Dr. Figen Altunkaya, MD

Dr. Figen Altunkaya, MD

Pediatrician
521 Van Houten Ave, Suite 1A, Clifton, NJ
5.00
“Great experience as a first timer. I barely waited to be helped when I checked in. The staff and Dr. Figen Altunkaya were all very friendly and helpful.”
Kazim H.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Great experience as a first timer. I barely waited to be helped when I checked in. The staff and Dr. Figen Altunkaya were all very friendly and helpful.”
Kazim H.More than 1 year ago
“My experience was very lovely! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The pediatrician helped my problem right away and went above and beyond to help my daughter.”
Lilliana O.December 5, 2022

About Dr. Figen Altunkaya

Dr. Figen was raised in Istanbul, Turkey. She earned her medical degree from Istanbul Üniversitesi, Istanbul Tip Fakültesi (Istanbul University School of Medicine at Çapa). She completed her postgraduate training in Pediatrics at New York Medical College and Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) in Staten Island, NY, where she received the highest qualifications during her educational experience. At RUMC, she was presented the “Mario J. Merlino” award, which is given to the “most professional and caring” graduating resident. Today, she continues mentoring nursing students in the urgent care setting, where she also practices. Dr. Figen is proficient in English and Turkish and is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In our office, it is our policy to follow as closely as possible the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding the care of infants, children, and young adults. Therefore, we urge that all children receive a yearly complete examination and that immunizations are kept current. Our provider is in good standing with the major pediatric organizations in the U.S., and our office follows their recommendations when instituting new pediatric procedures, techniques, drugs, and vaccines. Please be aware of your insurance plan’s coverage, as they have different rules regarding the number of well visits and immunizations they will pay for each year. Thank you for choosing Little Big Pediatrics as your child’s primary healthcare provider!

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Popular visit reasons

Adolescent Annual Check Up
Annual Check Up
Annual Pediatric Checkup
Annual Physical
Cold
Illness
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Annual Physical
Adolescent Annual Check Up
Annual Check Up
Annual Pediatric Checkup
Annual Physical

Office location

Dr. Figen Altunkaya, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Little Big Pediatrics
521 Van Houten Ave, Suite 1A, Clifton, NJ 07013

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics

Education and training

  • Medical School - Istanbul Üniversitesi, Istanbul Tip Fakültesi
  • New York Medical College (Pediatrics)

Professional memberships

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Turkish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1326306689

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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Wonderful Doctor she is so patient and kind
Verified patient
Great experience as a first timer. I barely waited to be helped when I checked in. The staff and Dr. Figen Altunkaya were all very friendly and helpful.
Verified patient
My experience was very lovely! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The pediatrician helped my problem right away and went above and beyond to help my daughter.
Verified patient
Very satisfying.
Verified patient
I was seen right west, the doctor was super nice and easy to speak to and she also gave me a great recommendation for a service I might need for my child, especially when his previous doctor never suggested anything. I am more then heir to have this doc s as my sons PCP
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Dr. Figen Altunkaya has 2 office locations, including in Clifton and Batsto, view full addresses on Dr. Altunkaya's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Figen Altunkaya have?

Dr. Figen Altunkaya is certified by American Board of Pediatrics.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Figen Altunkaya?

Dr. Figen Altunkaya frequently sees patients for Annual Check Up, Annual Physical, Cold, Illness, and New Patient Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Figen Altunkaya on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Figen Altunkaya speak?

Dr. Figen Altunkaya speaks English and Turkish.

How do patients rate Dr. Figen Altunkaya in reviews?

14 patients have reviewed Dr. Figen Altunkaya. 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.

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