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Summary
Dr. Shamim Begum treats hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol in children and teens, and diabetes mellitus, and performs depression screenings. She has practiced internal medicine for 43 years and is affiliated with South Brooklyn Health Hospital. Dr. Begum earned her medical degree from Chittagong Medical College and Hospital and completed her residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. She sees patients in Jamaica, New York, and speaks Arabic and English.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- 35 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Arabic, English
- Lincoln Medical And Mental Health Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Shamim Ara Begum has 3 locationsSmart Medical Care Pc
8742 168th StJamaica, NY 11432Mon4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat10:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Dr. Shamim Ara Begum, MD | Dr. Shatha Abudamous, MD | Dr. Andrew Fagelman, MD | Dr. Abdelrhman AboZed |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 43 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Arabic, English | Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish, Albanian, Turkish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Arabic |
| Jamaica , NY | Paterson , NJ | New York , NY | Branchburg , NJ |
| Med School: Chittagong Medical College And Hospital | Med School: St.George’s University | Med School: Zicklin School of Business | Med School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shamim Ara Begum
Medical Specialties
Dr. Shamim Ara Begum has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Shamim Ara Begum has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
Dr. Shamim Ara Begum holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Lincoln Medical And Mental Health Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Chittagong Medical College And Hospital in 1983.
NPI Number
Dr. Begum's NPI number is 1659431039.
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