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Zahia Zhort, NP

Zahia Zhort, NP

Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

Arabic, English

Seeing patients at

Monday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

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29 reviews

  • Mar 27, 2026
    Verified Review

    First visit with her

  • Mar 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    I had a disappointing experience with the nurse practitioner at the Optum medical facility. During my visit, I felt that my concerns were not taken seriously, and the interaction came across as rushed and dismissive. There was limited effort to fully understand my symptoms or explain next steps in a clear and reassuring way. Good healthcare should involve listening, empathy, and thorough communication, and unfortunately, this visit did not meet those expectations. I left feeling frustrated and uncertain about my care. I hope the facility works on improving patient communication and attentiveness, as these are critical to building trust and providing quality care.

  • Mar 19, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is very concern about health, and put in a prescription for me to get a blood pressure machine. She wants me to monitor my blood pressure to keep me well.

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Awful service. Had an annual physical with Zahia Zhort, NP as a new patient. She barely looked at me, asked 3 questions, and was completely uninterested in what i had to say. She shouldnt be allowed to practice medicine. Never going there again.

  • Mar 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    She’s very respectful & honest

  • Feb 8, 2026
    Verified Review

    She was caring and gave good advice. Recommended a medication I’ve never had before (cough medicine). I was skeptical but it was good advice!

  • Jan 24, 2026
    Verified Review

    She’s very caring and informative. Very knowledgeable on her expertise.

  • Jan 23, 2026
    Verified Review

    Was not interested in my care. Very speedy and uninterested

  • Jan 23, 2026
    Verified Review

    She didn’t want to listen, rushed me out of the room. I don’t know how she has a license to care for people.

  • Jan 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    She prescribed the wrong dosage, which cost me $200, and there was no accountability or proper follow-up to correct the mistake.

  • Jan 8, 2026
    Verified Review

    Zahia Zahort only spent a few minutes with me and only asked if I had any specific questions. She didn't ask the questions reflected on my visit summary, do a breast exam, or advise me on self exams. I was so surprised that the visit was over that I didn't get a chance to ask about anything else

  • Dec 15, 2025
    Verified Review

    No follow up on my abnormal test results

  • Oct 16, 2025
    Verified Review

    She’s very nice and listen very attentive about my concerns

  • Oct 12, 2025
    Verified Review

    See earlier comments. Committed malpractice.

  • Oct 8, 2025
    Verified Review

    I had to ask numerous times to review what vaccines Im behind on or eligible for now, and did not get clear answers. I see Im behind on things in my chart after the appointment and need to schedule another visit now.

  • Oct 6, 2025
    Verified Review

    She didn’t let me explain a few symptoms I’m having and I wanted to ask her a few questions but she jumped and told me “let’s do bloodwork and we go from there” and left the room

  • Sep 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    She didnt really try to heal me; she just threw medications at me, which didnt work. Absolutely no care to the underlying issue. Seems lack of competency, not personal.

  • Sep 29, 2025
    Verified Review

    because she's clearly doing her best and she's smarter than a lot of the docs i've seen through Optum in the last few years. oh, why have i seen so many docs? why do i have a new doc on almost every visit to Optum? the fact i've seen Dr. zhort three times is an anomaly.

  • Sep 24, 2025
    Verified Review

    Shes very nice and listen very attentive about my concerns

  • Sep 24, 2025
    Verified Review

    She didnt let me explain a few symptoms Im having and I wanted to ask her a few questions but she jumped and told me lets do bloodwork and we go from there and left the room

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  • About Zahia Zhort, NP

    Zahia Zhort is a nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience caring for adult and geriatric patients. She has a strong passion for working with older adults and values the wisdom gained through their life experiences. She is fluent in Arabic, which supports effective and comfortable communication with many patients.

    Philosophy of care

    Zahia Zhort treats every patient as family and believes compassionate service is at the heart of healthcare.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

    Licenses

    NJ, 26NJ00627900

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1215385505

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 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

    • Saint Peter's University