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Dr. Yousaf Ali, MD

Dr. Yousaf Ali, MD

Rheumatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Yousaf Ali, MD is a rheumatologist in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ali has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Royal Free Hosp-U London in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 114 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (114 reviews)

Practice

425 W 59th St New York, NY 10019
Telehealth available
(212) 523-8672

Dr. Ali is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ali specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ali's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ali

4.7
114 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
86%
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4 star
7%
7%
3 star
1%
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2 star
1%
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1 star
5%
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Lapses in Judgment and Harmful Therapy Shift
I share this review to inform and protect others navigating complex care. Dr. Yousaf Ali initially provided attentive care for my loved one with ANCA vasculitis, but his engagement declined during critical moments. When she began coughing blood, he dismissed it as non-urgent. Imaging was delayed, and we weren’t advised to go to the ER until she had trouble breathing. During her hospitalization, he was remotely involved with guidance despite being the primary physician and receiving multiple requests for an in-person review. Later, the ICU team—remotely guided and approved by Dr. Yousaf—switched from Rituximab to high-dose Citoxan without clear justification. After a second dose, she experienced immediate lung damage and required ICU readmission. The prescribing physicians were absent during the infusion and unresponsive to reported symptoms. This experience raises concerns about continuity, oversight, and deviation from proven treatments during high-risk care.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Apr 21, 2025
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Terrible!!
The worst from that 300 cadman plaza place dealing with the horrible security to the wait time, to the doctor!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Terrible!! – May 22, 2024
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Horrible!!
Horrible experience!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Horrible! Please do yourself the favor and stay aw – May 22, 2024
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Terrific
I've seen Dr. Ali for about 6 years. I had seen many rheumatologists before. He is by far and away the most informed, patient, kind, and thoughtful doctor I've seen. He's gone out of his way to help me out to find medication more than once. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Michael Brownstein – Feb 17, 2023
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Stay Away!
Dr Ali diagnosed me with an autoimmune disease and prescribed a very expensive medication without warning me about the side effects. When I consulted a different rheumatologist, he explained to me how this was the wrong medication for me since it could have interacted with my other meds, with potentially deadly consequences. When I contacted Dr Ali he gave me some vague excuses that seemed sketchy at best. Stay away!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2022
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He is a kind person and caring physician. He is very thorough and doesn't rush you during appointments. If you need something he will always call or email you back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 17, 2019
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He came highly recommended by my orthopedic surgeon, and he did not disappoint!
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
ER – Aug 16, 2018
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fantastic doctor!
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
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LA, CA – May 16, 2018
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outstanding doc
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
J. in Greenwich, CT – Oct 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Yousaf Ali, MD is a rheumatologist in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ali has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Royal Free Hosp-U London in 1992. He is affiliated...read more

  • Rheumatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Yale University

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Ohsu

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Ohsu

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Royal Free Hospital & School Med/u London

    Undergraduate School, 1992

  • Royal Free Hosp-u London

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Ali is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    SLRHC Faculty Practice425 W 59th St New York, NY 10019
    1
    Mount Sinai Morningside-Institute for Advanced Medicine Morningside Clinic440 W 114th St Fl 6 New York, NY 10025
    2

    Practice

    MSSM-Optical Shop17 E 102nd St New York, NY 10029
    3

    Practice

    Divine Home Care Agency300 Cadman Plz W Brooklyn, NY 11201
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • Mount Sinai Morningside

      1111 Amsterdam Ave
      New York, NY 10025
      Recipient of 24
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality