Dr. Alan Salem, MD, Rockville Centre, NY

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Alan Salem

Alan Salem, MD is a Board Certified Pediatrician and Division Chief in Pediatrics. He also has served as the camp physician at Camp Chipinaw sleep away camp in Upstate New York. Dr. Salem is a graduate of the prestigious 6-year combined BA, MD Program at Boston University. After completing his residency at North Shore Hospital in pediatrics, Dr. Salem has been in the same practice for over 25 years. He has been a clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at both the Stony Brook Physician Assistant program and Hofstra Physician Assistant program and Medical School. Dr. Salem specializes in general pediatrics and is trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. He has a special interest in nutrition, growth disorders, and sports medicine. Dr. Salem is still accepting new patients and is looking forward to creating a positive experience for the patients in the practice.

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Popular visit reasons

Annual Physical

Child with Fever

Ear Infection

Illness

Medical Ear Piercing

Pediatric Consultation

Sleep Problems

Sports Injury

Annual Physical

Child with Fever

Ear Infection

Illness

Office location

Optum Medical Care P.C. - 2 Lincoln Ave, Ste 301

2 Lincoln Ave, Ste 301, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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Education and background

Practice names

Optum Medical Care, P.C.

Board certifications

American Board of Pediatrics

Education and training

Medical School - Boston University, Doctor of Medicine
North Shore University Hospital (Fellowship)
Boston University (Bachelor's)
North Shore University Hospital, Residency in Pediatrics

Professional memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics

Languages spoken

English
Hebrew

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1548289309

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Salem?

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Is Dr. Alan Salem accepting new patients?

Dr. Alan Salem generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Salem's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Dr. Alan Salem work with?

Dr. Alan Salem works with Optum Medical Care, P.C..

Where is Dr. Alan Salem's office located?

Dr. Alan Salem's office is located at 2 Lincoln Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Salem have?

Dr. Alan Salem is certified by American Board of Pediatrics.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alan Salem?

Dr. Alan Salem frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Illness, Pediatric Consultation, Sleep Problems, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alan Salem on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Alan Salem speak?

Dr. Alan Salem speaks English and Hebrew.

How do patients rate Dr. Alan Salem in reviews?

36 patients have reviewed Dr. Alan Salem. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.