What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.66
Average wait time
4.27
Bedside manner
4.72
“Dr Bakru is the best hands down .. she pays so much attention to details.. I use to go to another doctor but I had to come back to Dr Bakru because she gives the best care ”
Ria C.March 14, 2026
“Dr Bakru is true quality. She is a consummate professional. Good communicator, great bedside manner, very comprehensive approach. ”
Shevawn B.February 3, 2026
About Dr. Ashima Bakhru
If you have an HMO or Medicaid plan, please ensure that our provider is selected as your Primary Care Physician (PCP) with your insurance carrier. If we are not your PCP, you will be responsible for the bill.
Please complete the forms on Zocdoc before your appointment and include a copy of your insurance card.
Dr. Ashima Bakhru earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Bakhru specializes in Internal Medicine and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Northwell Health. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and dedicates ample time to listening carefully to her patients' concerns.
Is this doctor in your insurance network?
Enter your insurance carrier and plan
choose insurance
In-network insurances
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Office location
Manhattan Internal Medicine Associates, P.C.
145 E 32nd St, Ste 303, New York, NY 10016
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Education and training
- Medical School - Ross University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
- New York Methodist Hospital (Residency)
Race and ethnicity organizations
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1649454927
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.66
Wait time
4.27
Bedside manner
4.72
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
1884 reviews
Most relevant
I found her approach to be cold.. and somewhat of an alarmist. She was thorough but terrible bedside manner.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
Very professional,, organized and clean I must shout out the sonogram tech she was the warmest person at my visit.
October 14, 2025Giselle T.Verified patient
She's a good doctor, very thorough, and once you are with her she takes a lot of time with you. You don't feel rushed.
March 6, 2025Diane P.Verified patient
Really wonderful doctor. She *actually* listened to me and preformed a very thorough physical. I will be going back to her!
October 21, 2024Yasaman A.Verified patient
Dr Bakhru is a very kind person and a very professional doctor when dealing with your overall health concerns.
November 5, 2024Thomas D.Verified patient
Dr. Bakhru is amazing, always very timely, thorough and efficient. 10/10 would recommend as a Primary care physician.
May 8, 2024Dorcas H.Verified patient
The doctor was very efficient and answered all my questions. I left with a clear plan for treatment.
November 14, 2024Carolyn T.Verified patient
Dr. Ashima is very thorough and knowledgeable, which explains the long wait time but worth the wait.
January 7, 2025Jennifer Z.Verified patient
I love visiting this doctor. Dr. Bakhru is Extremely thorough and attentive. A great visit every time, a great PCP !
October 27, 2023Initials hidden
I highly recommend! She’s so kind and a great listener. I love having a doctor who really cares about you and what you need!
February 27, 2022Charlotte S.Verified patient
Not the best bedside manner and I don’t feel like my concerns were heard as much as what she wanted to address.
January 17, 2024Initials hidden
She is very thorough and covered a lot of bases. Also very friendly and I felt comfortable with her. I would go back to her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Fantastic! Great listener, explained everyhing to me I was confusd about and was incredibly understanding to my concerns.
April 29, 2016Dan K.Verified patient
Dr. Ashima is very attentive and is willing to answer your questions/concerns. Her staff is also wonderful and informative.
More than 1 year agoCrysbel V.Verified patient
She is very thorough and professional.Her staff was also great. I didn't wait too long and everything was done seamlessly.
December 7, 2020Natalie M.Verified patient
Dr. Bakhru was kind and incredibly thorough. She listened to my concerns and gave me the attention and care that I needed.
July 25, 2018Regan M.Verified patient
Dr Bakhru takes more time than any other doctor that I have seen to understand my overall health. She is VERY thorough.
September 12, 2021Deborah V.Verified patient
She's very attentive and intelligent. Answered all my questions well and to a degree that I was able to understand well.
November 1, 2020Initials hidden
Great Doctor takes the time to listen and go though all past history throughly. Doesn’t seem rushed which I appreciate.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Bakhru has incredible bedside manner and a wonderful way of communicating. I recommend her highly
June 21, 2024Sarah H.Verified patient
Dr. Bakhru is so friendly and has great bedside manner, and her staff were all wonderful
January 31, 2025Courtney C.Verified patient
She was really attentive to medical history and thus easy to communicate with. Also, very kind during the examination.
March 10, 2020Initials hidden
She was really attentive and thorough! Never felt more comfortable and more cared for by a doctor than I did with Dr. B!
January 27, 2015Stephanie R.Verified patient
She was excellent. Very kind and patient. Explained all necessary information at a pace suitable for me to understand.
June 19, 2019Leah T.Verified patient
I went in for an annual and she was thorough. Everyone was professional and pleasant. The whole experience was great!
April 17, 2019Elizabeth M.Verified patient
Very professional on all levels. Bedside manners extraordinary, haven't seen mannerisms such as hers since the 1990s.
August 19, 2016Sharon J.Verified patient
Dr. Bakhru was wonderful. She was patient and thorough and answered all of my questions. I will definitely return!
February 4, 2021Initials hidden
Excellent and thorough. I'm really excited to have finally found a primary care doctor in NYC that I am happy with.
April 20, 2016Shannon B.Verified patient
She was very talkative, she answered all of my questions and gave me all the remedies to feel better. She is great!
June 18, 2015Amy L.Verified patient
She was really nice and super super SUPER thorough. way more thorough than most doctors I have had experiences with.
April 9, 2015Edward R.Verified patient
Great PCP. Efficient but thorough exam. Kind and non judgmental. Only problem was a 45 min wait in waiting room
September 9, 2021Initials hidden
Receptionist staff a little disorganized. And basically do not know what they are doing. But Dr Bakhru is great.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Doctor Bakhru is just amazing. she takes time to talk to you and is very thorough. I would highly recommend her.
August 13, 2019Sanida A.Verified patient
extremely unprofessional nurse that made me feel uncomfortable
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was good - a little abrupt and to the point - but she didn't pull any punches and she was very professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Wait time was almost two hours. Absolutely ridiculous. That said, Dr Bakhru was really sweet and very thorough.
July 8, 2014Vivien L.Verified patient
very professional and knows what they are doing. the staff was awesome. I am making Dr.B my primary doctor.
January 14, 2021Ermin R.Verified patient
Always great when you land on good new pcp with lovely medical assistants.
January 22, 2025Abbygale F.Verified patient
She was very thorough and the nurse was great as well. It took a bit of time, but it wasn't too long a wait.
July 29, 2015Legarlin L.Verified patient
I have been going for several years and like professionalism, cleanliness and thorough exams provided.
June 27, 2022Nancy S.Verified patient
Dr. Bakhru is so thorough and has excellent bedside. Really enjoy and appreciate my appointments with her!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Bakhru was wonderful! She and her staff are incredibly kind and thorough, I would highly recommend!
August 23, 2021Courtney C.Verified patient
I loved that she was very very thorough and explained things as she was doing them. I will be going back
June 4, 2015Shaili P.Verified patient
Dr. Ashima presented as incredibly thorough. Took time to review all my symptoms and medical history.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The visit went very well. Dr. Bakhru was very pleasant and handle me with care. I found my replacement
August 7, 2017Tanya B.Verified patient
Very busy but they communicated well and took all my issues seriously. Very nice and professional.
More than 1 year agoPalmer M.Verified patient
Very professional and very attentive. The doctor gave me a lot of chances to ask any questions I had.
More than 1 year agoJerron F.Verified patient
It was a really great visit. Will be sticking with her for primary care. Very efficient and thorough
January 15, 2019Aimee D.Verified patient
Incredible doctor. Very empathetic and answers all of your questions. Never makes you feel rushed.
November 25, 2018Katherine W.Verified patient
Dr. B is great but the nursing staff at this clinic were not friendly and felt like they rushed you.
More than 1 year agoAllison X.Verified patient
Loading...
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Ashima Bakhru?
Generally, Dr. Ashima Bakhru has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Bakhru's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Ashima Bakhru accepting new patients?
Dr. Ashima Bakhru generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Bakhru's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Ashima Bakhru accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Bakhru is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Dr. Ashima Bakhru online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Bakhru using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Ashima Bakhru work with?
Where is Dr. Ashima Bakhru's office located?
Dr. Ashima Bakhru's office is located at 145 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ashima Bakhru have?
Dr. Ashima Bakhru is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ashima Bakhru?
Dr. Ashima Bakhru frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ashima Bakhru on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ashima Bakhru speak?
Dr. Ashima Bakhru speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Ashima Bakhru in reviews?
1884 patients have reviewed Dr. Ashima Bakhru. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.66/5. They have a 4.72/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.27/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.