Dr. Lotus Ahmed, DO

Dr. Lotus Ahmed, DO

Primary Care Doctor
518 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY
4.82
“Dr. Ahmed is very empathetic and has a holistic approach to improving one's overall wellness. I am happy to have connected with her!”
Initials hiddenSeptember 9, 2025
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
91% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.82

Average wait time

4.52

Bedside manner

4.91
“Dr. Ahmed is very empathetic and has a holistic approach to improving one's overall wellness. I am happy to have connected with her!”
Initials hiddenSeptember 9, 2025
“Definently a very great doctor, for just my first time being a patient here I was spoken to with a lot of respect. Positive attitudes, etc. Highly recommend!”
Lensky LAugust 19, 2025

About Dr. Lotus Ahmed

Dr. Lotus Ahmed is an American Board Certified Internist. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens in 2012. Before medical school, she attended Barnard College for her bachelor's and completed post-baccalaureate studies at Columbia University. During residency, Dr. Ahmed received the "Best Resident" award for two consecutive years. After residency, she joined the Hospitalist group at NYP Queens for two years, playing a key academic role in training residents. Her excellence as an educator earned her the "Best Attending Award" in her first year. She was appointed Associate Program Director in her second year as an attending. Despite these achievements, her passion was to return to serve her community in Brooklyn. In 2014, she took an administrative and academic position at Coney Island Hospital. Serving an immigrant population exposed her to a wide range of pathologies, enriching her training and confidence. Her dedication to teaching earned her the "Best Teaching Award" at Coney Island Hospital. In 2015, Dr. Ahmed began her outpatient primary care practice. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she merged her practice in 2017 and returned to her own office in January 2022. Today, Dr. Ahmed brings a comprehensive background in inpatient and outpatient medicine. She quickly recognizes acute ailments needing hospitalization versus those manageable outpatient. Her focus extends beyond treatment to prevention. She understands health as an intricate, comprehensive system-reflected in her personalized care. Dr. Ahmed and her team are committed to delivering ethical, individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic high blood pressure
Chronic diabetes
Chronic high blood pressure
Chronic diabetes

Office location

Dr. Lotus Ahmed, DO also offers online video visits for patients
Lotus Medical PLLC
518 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Coney Island Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • NewYork-Presbyterian, Queens, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • Barnard College (Bachelor's)
  • Columbia University (Post-Baccalaureate)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians

Awards and publications

  • Best Teaching Attending of the Year Award from Coney Island Hospital 2017
  • Best Teaching Attending of the Year Award from Coney Island Hospital 2015
  • Best PGY 2 in 2011
  • Best PGY 1 in 2010

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Bengali

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1003059981

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.52
Bedside manner
4.91
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First visit with Dr. Lotus, she's super nice and friendly! Staff was also very friendly. Will definitely become my new PCP!
Verified patient
Dr. Ahmed seemed very knowledgeable and organized. She had a plan for how to best help me and she explained it clearly.
Dr. Ahmed is great. She is attentive and kind. She works to find to best solution for illness and does not over medicate.
Verified patient
Asked all the right questions and listened carefully. Made me feel very comfortable, looking forward to returning.
Verified patient
Doctor Ahmed is easy to talk to and really considers a holistic outlook. The office staff was professional and courteous
Verified patient
Office staff was very knowledgeable. Dr. Ahmed was friendly, knowledgeable, and direct. Great experience
Clear, efficient and genuinely wants to help. I had an amazing experience with Dr. Ahmed and highly recommend!
Verified patient
I appreciated her advice on getting healthier and reminding me of the other health checks I needed completed.
Verified patient
She is amazing and she actually saved my life. I’m grateful to her and she will always be my doctor!
Verified patient
Doctor was nice and knows answers to your questions. Also very trustworthy. Thank you
I arrived early and I was still seen right away-I was seen by the PA and then Lotus Ahmed joined us to discuss my issues.
Verified patient
Went for my second visit, couldn't be more pleased with the care and attention I was provided. Thank you Dr. Ahmed!
I strongly recommend dr lotus. She is young, knowledgeable and caring doctor. She takes care of her patients very well.
Verified patient
I really appreciate that she was chill and direct. She was very kind to me and the staff were all awesome.
Dr Ahmed was highly professional, warm, kind and very thorough. I am so grateful to have found a wonderful physician!!
Amazing visit Dr. Lotus voice was so soothing to hear very professional and clean
Verified patient
She was so lovely, this was my first video chat with her and I’m excited for the next! She it’s very easy to talk to
Verified patient
Dr. Ahmed was so thorough! She listened to everything I had to say and took very good care of me.
Verified patient
She was very diligent ,pleasant and professional. For my first time visit I couldn’t be more pleased with the visit.
Verified patient
Dr. Lotus is amazing! I’m very nervous with new doctors, but she was knowledgeable and calm. I highly recommend her!
Verified patient
She was very curteous, clear, and concise about what I needed to do to improve my health. I greatly appreciate her!
Verified patient
Dr. Ahmed was kind and patient. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions thoroughly.
She made me feel very comfortable and explained everything thoroughly. I will definitely be making her my new PCP!
Verified patient
This organization was very professional, and listened to all of my concerns.
Verified patient
my personal experience with the Dr. was that she was very good at listening. and very considering.
Verified patient
Always a pleasure to see Dr Ahmed. Professional but concern and friendly. Would recommend her highly to anyone.
Verified patient
Fantastic doctor all around excellent experience. Dr. Ahmed was caring, kind and knowledgeable.
Verified patient
I was very pleased with services provided and detailed explanation of potential outcomes and ways to recovery.
Verified patient
The appointment was good and staff was friendly, pretty straightforward and my questions were answered.
Verified patient
I have finally found a new PCP. The doctor was polite, efficient, caring, knowledgeable, and thorough!
Verified patient
Doctor Ahmed is attentive and takes action immediately to encourage you into your best health.
Dr. Ahmed was exceptional! She was so sweet, caring, and such a great listener. Thank you so much!
The office Personal is fast and knows her job. Doctor Ahmed has personal touch and review test results.
As usual, she's a great listener and takes time to answer Friendly and professional!
It was a busy waiting room but I didn't wait long at all. As always Dr. Ahmed was super pleasant and helpful.
Verified patient
It was brief and helpful visit. Dr. Lotus was kind with her treatment and communicative.
Dr. Ahmed was very friendly and also very efficient and good at listening and addressing my concerns.
The entire appointment felt very rushed. The techs were clueless and Dr Ahmed came off very condescending.
Always a pleasure, extremely thorough and wants the best for the patient. Highly recommended
Verified patient
Dr. Ahmed was very kind, attentive and friendly. I felt very welcomed by the doctor and the staff.
Verified patient
I'm so excited about having Dr. Ahmed in Kensington! I had a great visit and look forward to going again.
Verified patient
Dr. Ahmed is adorable, professional, competent but also very nice and sweet! I am happy she is my doctor
Verified patient
Dr. Lotus was very kind and I appreciate her approach to my care and I’m glad to have met her
Verified patient
Excellent bedside manner. Very personable and listen to all of my concerns. I'll definitely be back!!!
Verified patient
Dr. Ahmed is a Fanastic Doctor. She is warm and caring,combined with comprehensive medical knowledge.
Verified patient
Dr Lotus was friendly, diligent and wonderfully responsive--I would recommend her without reservation.
My experience was great . this was my first visit and I will be returning. found my new doctor
It was only a preliminary visit but she was kind, thorough and took her time to answer my questions.
Verified patient
Really great first visit! Dr. Ahmed was so kind and I felt seen. Thankful for our time today!
Verified patient
Great personality and great Communications skills. Always give clear instructions and explanation.
Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Lotus Ahmed affiliated with?

Dr. Lotus Ahmed is affiliated with Coney Island Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

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Where is Dr. Lotus Ahmed's office located?

Dr. Lotus Ahmed has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dr. Ahmed's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Lotus Ahmed have?

Dr. Lotus Ahmed is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Lotus Ahmed?

Dr. Lotus Ahmed frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Annual Skin Screening, General Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Lotus Ahmed on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Lotus Ahmed speak?

Dr. Lotus Ahmed speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali.

How do patients rate Dr. Lotus Ahmed in reviews?

1511 patients have reviewed Dr. Lotus Ahmed. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.91/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.52/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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