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Dr. Ashiqueali Poonawala, MD

Dr. Ashiqueali Poonawala, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Ashiqueali Poonawala, MD is an internist in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Cypress Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (26 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Poonawala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poonawala

2.8
26 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
35%
35%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
50%
50%

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Great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2020
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He runs around the office telling everyone he is broke. He has a horrible bedside manner. If you get two minutes with him you’re in luck. He manages everything with a referral and see you in two weeks. He yells at patients. Just horrible!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 05, 2020
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I love Dr Poonawala.. he is very polite and gets things done .. staff is wonderful too
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Patty in Houston , TX – Mar 19, 2019
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Worst doctor ever two family members have passed away under his care. Terrible Never even came to talk to family.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 09, 2019
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Dr. Poonawala is an excellent doctor. He is one of the top 10 best doctors in Houston. He is very friendly and has a great sense of humor. He has a great bedside manner. He takes time to listen to the patient and answers all the questions and concerns that the patients might have. He gives enough time for the patients to ask questions and spends 20 -30 minutes talking to them. His staff is very friendly and helpful. They can get you in within a couple of days. I would highly recommend Dr. Poonaw
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
jsnow in TX – Jul 06, 2018
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I can not answer all the questions below, as Dr. Poonawala is my mom's PCP and I only dealt with him in a hospital setting. I couldn't disagree more with the only other review posted here. He was very caring and had a great bedside manner when dealing with my mom. He would explain any question I had about her condition. He would ask me to step outside her room to talk to me about her. He said that when we were in her room we would talk TO her and not about her.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Spring, TX – Mar 03, 2017
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About Me

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Dow Medical College

    Medical School
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  • English

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Urdu

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

    605 Holderrieth Blvd
    Tomball, TX 77375
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • North Cypress Medical Center

    21214 Northwest Fwy
    Cypress, TX 77429
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy
    Houston, TX 77090
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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