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Dr. Zafar Shaheen, MD

Dr. Zafar Shaheen, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Zafar Shaheen, MD is a cardiologist in Middlesex, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morristown Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

498 Union Ave Middlesex, NJ 08846
Telehealth available
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Dr. Shaheen's Reviews

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4.2
21 ratings, 7 with a written review
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My mother was over-medicated by Dr. Zafar Shaheen to the point that it almost killed her. These were MULTIPLE medications that he prescribed for her. The amount of blood pressure medicine he put her on dropped her heart rate to 35. Her BP dropped to 70/30 (all documented). She was rushed to the hospital where her blood and her heart were tested, and it was found by the cardiologist there that she was on far too much heart medication. She was slowly titrated on a different and lower dose of medication. Her hospital stay left her weak, and she needed some in home physical therapy and a visiting nurse. After being presented with over 90 pages of records from her hospital stay, this doctor refused to sign the paperwork allowing her PT unless she came into the office to see him; an already extremely elderly, weak woman who could not walk on her own, who ended up in the hospital because of the medication he prescribed!! Very fortunately, my mother has switched to a more competent physician.
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What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bonny Fabricius – Nov 27, 2023
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He is an excellent doctor understands the patient’s problem with his experience.I would highly recommend him for your wellness.
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
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May 18, 2020
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I have been a patient for over 15 years - my grown children go to him as do my parents. Very kind, caring and involved in your health. Physical, mental all around a great doctor who cares more than any I’ve seen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 17, 2019
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best doctor there is - - everyone I know feel the same way - kept my father going long after others would - very concerned about quality of life
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2019
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We have been going to Dr. Shaheen since 1985 and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent doctor. He is very caring and always looks to resolve what is ailing you. He and his staff is nothing short of excellent.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Josephine Ambrosini in Middlesex, NJ/Lewes, DE – May 08, 2018
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Not a good doctor - please DO NOT go to him. He does not have respect for other healthcare professionals, he does not know how to talk to them at all as I overheard him being rude and disrespectful to them. Everyone is supposed to work together for the benefit of the patient, no one is smarter than one another, and I don't think he understands that. Worst doctor and worst experience ever. please do not go here if you want a good doctor who is kind and patient, he is the complete opposite.
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
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Jasmine in Edison, NJ – Dec 16, 2016
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I HAVE BEEN GOING TO HIM FOR YEARS. HE IS A WONDERFUL DOCTOR. HE LISIONS TO ALL MY HEALTH PROMLES. HE IS KIND, CARING AND HE TAKES THE TIME TO FOUND ABOUT MY HEALTH ISUSES. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH. HE IS THE MOST WONDERFUL DOCTOR IN THE WORLD. MY HUSBAND TONY GOES TO HIM TOO. HE ALSO LOVES HIM TOO.. DOROTHY AND TONY CIMINO
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
8 others found this helpful
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DOROTHY CIMINO in Bound Brook, NJ 08805 – Jan 20, 2016
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Dr. Zafar Shaheen, MD is a cardiologist in Middlesex, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morristown Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Advocare Mehta Pediatrics498 Union Ave Middlesex, NJ 08846
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    (732) 469-0565

    Practice

    Office18 Matthew Ct Piscataway, NJ 08854
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