Dr. Shalena Islam, MD

Dr. Shalena Islam, MD

Family Physician
40-16 74th St, Flushing, NY
4.78
“I was nervous since I had some communication issues with the front office but she is an excellent physician. Very straightforward and helpful.”
Amelia B.February 25, 2025
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
90% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.78

Average wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

4.84
“I was nervous since I had some communication issues with the front office but she is an excellent physician. Very straightforward and helpful.”
Amelia B.February 25, 2025
“immediately listened to me and all of the staff were super friendly! i was so nervous but they were extremely kind, i really love it there”
Alexia G.February 6, 2025

About Dr. Shalena Islam

Please be aware that after booking your visit, someone from our office will call you to confirm your appointment details within 24 hours of scheduling. If you do not respond, your appointment may have to be canceled. Please Note: Dr. Islam does not prescribe ADHD medications, narcotics, or controlled substances via video visits. Dr. Shalena Islam is a family physician affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Islam specializes in all aspects of primary care, including routine wellness and sick visits, treatment of minor injuries, and management of chronic conditions. She also focuses on hospital medicine, weight management, preventive medicine, aesthetic medicine, and women's health. Emphasizing preventive care, Dr. Islam sees herself as a partner in her patients' health and well-being. She takes pride in ensuring her patients feel heard and cared for at every visit, building the kind of relationships she witnessed growing up in Queens. She knew early on that she wanted to impact her community in the same meaningful way. The relationships built around helping others-and doing it with a strong and caring team-are what Dr. Islam appreciates most. ?Patients, staff, doctors, we're all in this together,? she says. Dr. Islam has been in practice for 8 years and speaks multiple languages, including Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi.

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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.
Sepsis
Sepsis

Other popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Dust Allergy
ENT Consultation
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Foot Consultation
Illness
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Dust Allergy
ENT Consultation

Office location

Dr. Shalena Islam, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Elmhurst Medical
40-16 74th St, Flushing, NY 11373

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

Board certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Residency in Family Medicine

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Bengali

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1386120095

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.84
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I’m a new patient and I was seen right away. Dr Shalena is relatable, a great listener. I highly recommend her!
Verified patient
AMAZING. Will be keeping her as my PCP. Informative, great listener, kind and caring. Can’t recommend enough.
Verified patient
Dr. Islam has a great service and wonderful bedside manner. She spent her time with me and was very helpful.
Organized, professional, friendly, super clean, parking available
Great vibe, understanding doctor, clinic is fast and convinent.
I was nervous since I had some communication issues with the front office but she is an excellent physician. Very straightforward and helpful.
Verified patient
immediately listened to me and all of the staff were super friendly! i was so nervous but they were extremely kind, i really love it there
Verified patient
Very kind, attentive and helpful. You can tell she’s caring and wants to help you. Staff is great and I love that she has two locations. Her PA is also absolutely wonderful.
I saw the doctor and PA and both were fantastic. Very good bedside manners and attentive to my concern. I will be following with the PA as I can see it’s a team effort from their medical team. Definitely going back.
She is so friendly and nice to talk .
Verified patient
Great physician and experience, will keep as pcp!
Verified patient
Such a kind doctor! Saw me right away and gave me a clear explanation on my medication and what is happening. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Highly recommended to go to her.
GREAT!
It was fast, simple, & courteous.
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From moment i walked in I never felt more welcomed. The doctors were the kindest I came across. They answered my questions from start to Finish. No confusing and straight to the point. I would not hesitate to return.
I had a great experience with this doctor. She made me feel very comfortable and is very professional. The clinic is so beautiful and clean. I will definitely be recommending this doctor for my family and friends.
Great doctor that spends time with you.
very nice look forward to seeing her again! Listened to all my problems and what we could do about them. very helpful and I'm greatly appreciative of her.
Verified patient
Beautiful clinic and amazing doctor.
Lovely team! And very good Doctor!!!
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Which hospital is Dr. Shalena Islam affiliated with?

Dr. Shalena Islam is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Valley Stream.

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Where is Dr. Shalena Islam's office located?

Dr. Shalena Islam has 2 office locations in Flushing, view full addresses on Dr. Islam's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Shalena Islam have?

Dr. Shalena Islam is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shalena Islam?

Dr. Shalena Islam frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shalena Islam on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Shalena Islam speak?

Dr. Shalena Islam speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali.

How do patients rate Dr. Shalena Islam in reviews?

85 patients have reviewed Dr. Shalena Islam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.