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Dr. Nila Karim, MD

Dr. Nila Karim, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Nila Karim, MD is an internist in Newton, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Dhaka Medical College in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

SMG Newton Primary Care

29 Crafts St Ste 400 Newton, MA 02458
Telehealth available
(617) 964-7530

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Karim specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Karim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karim

2.8

20 ratings, 14 with a written review
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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
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Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Rick – Jan 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 28, 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
Helpful
Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 16, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Newton, MA – Jul 27, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
A. Min in Newton, MA – Jul 15, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Myron in Waltham, MA – Jan 16, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Waltham ma – Dec 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debi G. in Waltham, MA – Apr 11, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nila Karim, MD is an internist in Newton, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Dhaka Medical College in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Medical Center Central Mass

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Lemuel Shattuck Hosp-tufts University

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Dhaka Medical College

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

SMG Newton Primary Care

SMG Newton Primary Care29 Crafts St Ste 400 Newton, MA 02458
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mount Auburn Hospital

    330 Mount Auburn St
    Cambridge, MA 02138
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St
    Brighton, MA 02135
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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