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Dr. Salima Alwani, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Salima Alwani, MD
4.8 (117 Ratings)

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Dr. Salima Alwani, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Fresh Meadows, NY.
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Dr. Salima Alwani, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 49
Fresh Meadows, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Salima Alwani, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Fresh Meadows, NY.

About

Dr. Salima Alwani, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Fresh Meadows, NY and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Dow Med Coll, Karachi|Dow Medical College Karachi in 1997 and completed a residency at Queens Hospital Center Mt Sinai.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and Episcopal Health Services St. John's Medical Group. Dr. Alwani has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alwani received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 117 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alwani also speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu. Dr. Alwani accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Muscle Spasm
Obesity Counseling
Wellness Examination
Muscle Spasm
Obesity Counseling
Wellness Examination
Muscle Spasm
Obesity Counseling
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Common Cold
Constipation
Joint Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achlorhydria
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Pain
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Arthritis
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Diabetes Type 1
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Down Syndrome
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Dyslipidemia
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Emphysema
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Enteritis
Esophagitis
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Fibromyalgia
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Lipid Disorders
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
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Nasopharyngitis
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
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Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Potassium Deficiency
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Pulmonary Disease
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sleep Apnea
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Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Strep Throat
Stye
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Throat Culture
Urinalysis
Vaccination
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Locations

  1. 1 Fresh Meadows Best Medical Care PC
    7667 174th St, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 880-1062
  2. 2 Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center Inc.
    11439 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 945-7150
  3. 3 Sommai Bunyavanich
    6200 Beach Channel Dr, Arverne, NY 11692
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alwani
4.8
Based on 117 Reviews
5 Stars (110)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Mar 03, 2024
I am always satisfied with the service at the office. The staff is kind and welcoming. Definitely recommend coming during the week for shorter wait times!
Munir ahmad — Mar 03, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Punjabi
Sindhi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Med Coll, Karachi|Dow Medical College Karachi
    1997
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Mount Sinai at Queens Hospital Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Queens Hospital Center Mt Sinai
    2005
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Dr. Salima Alwani, MD is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and Episcopal Health Services St. John's Medical Group.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    8900 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens

    8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY

  • Episcopal Health Services St. John's Medical Group

    327 Beach 19th St, Far Rockaway, NY