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Rene Talai, MD

Rene Talai, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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20 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Rene Talai takes time to explain and give comfort to her patients. She shows interest in your health journey.

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very caring. Listened to me and answered my questions.

    • Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Intelligent, concerned, caring.

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I’m very happy with her care she pays attention to my complaints and works to solve it!

    • Reviewed on May 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Talai is an amazing doctor. I am lucky to have such a knowledgeable and nice doctor. Optum is lucky to have her as one of their physicians.

    • Reviewed on May 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Wonderful, caring doctor who provided quick and through feedback on my test results. This was greatly appreciated.

    • Reviewed on May 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Kind. Informative. Did not rush me. Asked me if I had any questions. Telephone conference to explain results of tests and follow up of meds.

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Talai is professional and kind.

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Talai is a good PCP. She was efficient, asked good questions, and made sure my healthcare records are up-to-date. It was frustrating and difficult to get an appointment with her when she returned from maternity leave but I am glad that I waited patiently.

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is an amazing doctor who is extremely knowledgeable and goes out of her way to check all my medical issues. She also responds quickly to messages.

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She listens to your needs and is very knowledgeable about your health care. She’s friendly and easy to talk to

    • Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
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    Outstanding listener and well informed about my history. Great bed side manner.

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She listens to me, asks questions and explains when I ask about something

    • Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very thorough and kind.

    • Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is a very knowledgeable doctor and listens to your questions and provides good information.

    • Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great Doctor. Asks questions. Goes over everything.

    • Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very friendly, knowledgeable and understanding.

    • Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very compassionate and gives you information so you understand.

    • Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She's kind, personable, thorough

    • Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent questions and history taking to identity and deal with problems in best way. Pleasant and caring manner

  • About Rene Talai, MD

    Rene Talai, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She completed her residency at Rutgers Health Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, where she served as Chief Resident and earned certification in integrative medicine, with a special interest in women's health.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Talai focuses on personalized, preventive care and partners with patients to support long-term health and wellness.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 317481

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1063077071

  • 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
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

    Residency

    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital