Summary

Dr. Tahira Ghaffar is a family medicine physician who graduated from Jinnah Sindh Medical University and completed her residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center. With 34 years of experience in healthcare, she brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Ghaffar speaks English and provides comprehensive primary care services to families in her community.

Dr. Ghaffar practices at Prime Medical Care in South Richmond Hill, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. She specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating diabetes, and addressing hyperlipidemia. Her practice offers virtual care consultations, flu vaccinations, and physical therapy services. Patients have given Dr. Ghaffar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stony Brook University Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Prime Medical Care

11808 101st Ave Ste BSouth Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
Sat11:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

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34 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Arabic
South Richmond Hill , NYPlainview , NYBrooklyn , NYYonkers , NY
Med School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: Rawalpindi Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tahira Farooqi Ghaffar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - IPA
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Davis Vision
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Integra - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tahira Farooqi Ghaffar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tahira Farooqi Ghaffar has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stony Brook University Medical Center

Medical School

Jinnah Sindh Medical UniversityGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Tahira Ghaffar's office located?
Dr. Tahira Ghaffar's office is located at 11808 101st Ave Ste B, South Richmond Hill, NY, 11419.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tahira Ghaffar affiliated with?
Dr. Tahira Ghaffar is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tahira Ghaffar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Tahira Ghaffar here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Tahira Ghaffar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Tahira Ghaffar accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Tahira Ghaffar speak?
Dr. Tahira Ghaffar speaks English.

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