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Ayesha Mahmoud, MD, FAAP

Ayesha Mahmoud, MD, FAAP

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pediatrics

Languages

English, Urdu

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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12 reviews

  • Apr 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is patient caring and very informative. She Won't leave your visit until you understand exactly why u came and how to handle it. I absolutely love her

  • Apr 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    Not informed about lack of vaccine prior to coming in for the appt

  • Mar 31, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is apart of my family. She has seen all 4 of my children at one point. We love her, I swear she has the best intentions, bed side manner is amazing. Very good with my kids. God bless her

  • Feb 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very professional

  • Feb 5, 2026
    Verified Review

    Knowledgeable, compassionate, takes time to listen to everything, recommends alternatives and really helps the parent understand what is going on and how to get to the best possible outcome.

  • Jan 29, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent service and my teenagers like the way she attends to them

  • Jan 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    Good doctor

  • Nov 4, 2025
    Verified Review

    She has seen my son since birth and has always been on top of his care and treatment. She never pressured me to give my son a medication that I wasn't sure of, and she always listened to my concerns as a new Mom after 16 years of starting over.

  • Oct 22, 2025
    Verified Review

    i trust her with my 3 daughters shes the best

  • Oct 1, 2025
    Verified Review

    She is the best doctor! I never feel rushed, she answers all my questions, and is very kind to my baby.

  • Aug 12, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Mahmoud is an outstanding pediatrician! Very caring, patient, and thorough with both children and parents. She takes the time to listen, explains everything clearly, and makes sure we feel comfortable with each step of care. My kids always feels at ease with her, which speaks volumes. We feel very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor looking after our familys health. Highly recommend!

  • Jul 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    Doctor Mahmoud has patience and listens to everything I had concerns with my children and as well prescribe what is best for my children

  • About Ayesha Mahmoud, MD, FAAP

    Dr. Ayesha Mahmoud is a board certified pediatrician with decades of clinical experience. Her areas of interest include developmental screening, autism screening, asthma management, and mental health support.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Mahmoud values understanding each family's parenting style and partners with caregivers to support healthy development.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics

    Licenses

    NJ, 25MA09363300

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1538185459

  • Insurance accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • AmeriHealth
    • Amerigroup
    • BCBS
    • Braven Health
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • FirstHealth
    • Horizon BCBS NJ
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NJ Medicaid
    • Oxford
    • QualCare
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
    • USFHP
  • Medical School

    • King Edward Medical College

    Residency

    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine