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Dr. Alan Zalkowitz, MD

Dr. Alan Zalkowitz, MD

Rheumatologist
519 Broadway, Ste 3700, Bayonne, NJ
***Before booking your appointment, please ensure you have the following: lab work and all studies completed by the referring physician or PCP. Your appointment will be cancelled if these items are not emailed two weeks prior to the appointment date. Dr. Alan Zalkowitz was born in New York City and received his Bachelor of Science from Brooklyn College. He attended the Université Catholique de Louvain Faculté de Médecine et de Médecine Dentaire in Belgium from 1964 through 1969 and graduated cum laude in 1969. Dr. Zalkowitz completed his internship at the McGill Hospital system at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal, Canada, from 1969 through 1970. As part of his medical residency at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, he spent time at Yale New Haven Medical Center from 1970 through 1972. After finishing his residency, Dr. Zalkowitz started the Rheumatology fellowship program at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he ran the arthritis clinic from 1972 to 1974. During his time at Mount Sinai, he was the clinical physician running the world-famous Gout Clinic. In the 1980s, he spent time at the prestigious Paterson Clinic in Paterson, NJ. After completing his education, Dr. Zalkowitz founded New Jersey Associates in Medicine, known at the time as Internal Medicine Associates. He was Chief of Rheumatology at The Valley Hospital for several years in the 1990s and taught rheumatology to the house staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. Dr. Zalkowitz was board certified in internal medicine in 1977 and rheumatology in 1981. He is a member of The Medical Society of Bergen County and the New Jersey chapter of the American College of Rheumatology. He started the Lupus Foundation of New Jersey in 1975 and gave lectures every five years on updates in the treatment and management of systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Overall rating

4.59

Average wait time

3.50

Bedside manner

3.50

About Dr. Alan Zalkowitz

***Before booking your appointment, please ensure you have the following: lab work and all studies completed by the referring physician or PCP. Your appointment will be cancelled if these items are not emailed two weeks prior to the appointment date. Dr. Alan Zalkowitz was born in New York City and received his Bachelor of Science from Brooklyn College. He attended the Université Catholique de Louvain Faculté de Médecine et de Médecine Dentaire in Belgium from 1964 through 1969 and graduated cum laude in 1969. Dr. Zalkowitz completed his internship at the McGill Hospital system at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal, Canada, from 1969 through 1970. As part of his medical residency at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, he spent time at Yale New Haven Medical Center from 1970 through 1972. After finishing his residency, Dr. Zalkowitz started the Rheumatology fellowship program at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he ran the arthritis clinic from 1972 to 1974. During his time at Mount Sinai, he was the clinical physician running the world-famous Gout Clinic. In the 1980s, he spent time at the prestigious Paterson Clinic in Paterson, NJ. After completing his education, Dr. Zalkowitz founded New Jersey Associates in Medicine, known at the time as Internal Medicine Associates. He was Chief of Rheumatology at The Valley Hospital for several years in the 1990s and taught rheumatology to the house staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. Dr. Zalkowitz was board certified in internal medicine in 1977 and rheumatology in 1981. He is a member of The Medical Society of Bergen County and the New Jersey chapter of the American College of Rheumatology. He started the Lupus Foundation of New Jersey in 1975 and gave lectures every five years on updates in the treatment and management of systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Areas of expertise

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Inflammation of artery(s)
Arthritis
Gout
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Arthritis
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Office locations

Kayal Orthopaedic Group (1 of 2)
519 Broadway, Ste 3700, Bayonne, NJ 07002
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Glen Rock, NJ Office (2 of 2)
266 Harristown Rd, Ste 107, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • The Valley Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Universite catholique de Louvain Faculte de Medecine et de Medecine Dentaire
  • Stamford Hospital (Residency)
  • The Mount Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Rheumatology

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1760487938

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Overall rating
4.59
Wait time
3.50
Bedside manner
3.50
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Dr. Alan Zalkowitz is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (Internal Medicine).

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Dr. Alan Zalkowitz frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, General Consultation, Illness, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alan Zalkowitz on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Alan Zalkowitz speak?

Dr. Alan Zalkowitz speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Alan Zalkowitz in reviews?

37 patients have reviewed Dr. Alan Zalkowitz. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.59/5. They have a 3.5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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