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Dr. Ashraf Elshafei, MD

Dr. Ashraf Elshafei, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ashraf Elshafei, MD is a psychiatrist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elshafei has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse, Personality Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from Alexandria University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

420 64th St Brooklyn, NY 11220
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(718) 630-1310

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Elshafei specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Elshafei's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elshafei

2.3

40 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
23%
23%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
10%
10%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
60%
60%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Hanan J – Aug 27, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 14, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
BROOKLYN, NY – Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Austin Bradley in Astoria, NY – Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Flor in Forest Hills, NY – Nov 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michaela G in Brooklyn, NY – Oct 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oliver in Fresh Meadows, NY – Oct 23, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charles Simon in New York, NY – Sep 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marwa in Glen Oaks, NY – Apr 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ariadne in M – Apr 09, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Abtsam in New york – Mar 03, 2016
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Dr. Ashraf Elshafei, MD is a psychiatrist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elshafei has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse, Personality Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders. He graduated...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • Alexandria University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office420 64th St Brooklyn, NY 11220
1

Practice

New York City Health and Hospital Corporation1901 1st Ave New York, NY 10029
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

    1901 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10029

    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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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