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Shaheda N. Azher, MD

Shaheda N. Azher, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Neurology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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36 reviews

  • Apr 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    Because, as good as she is, I am a firm believer that no matter how well a person performs in their profession that there is always room to improve and thus I never rate anyone at top rating.

  • Apr 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is a great listener and she take all concerns always seriously and on timely fashion

  • Mar 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is amazing

  • Mar 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    Shedheda keeps me informed, and takes the time to answer my questions.

  • Mar 4, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is always professional and compassionate

  • Mar 1, 2026
    Verified Review

    She knows her job

  • Feb 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    a compassionate Dr

  • Feb 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    She was thorough and knowledgeable. I liked her and would recommend her to my family and friends if they needed a neurologist

  • Feb 12, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is knowledgeable and friendly. I trust her.

  • Jan 27, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is very through with her examination. Very caring and compassionate. Very willing to listen. She really cares about her patient being me.

  • Dec 28, 2025
    Verified Review

    She’s a good doctor

  • Dec 15, 2025
    Verified Review

    She is excellent.

  • Dec 14, 2025
    Verified Review

    Compassionate doc

  • Dec 6, 2025
    Verified Review

    Always professional, receptive, and caring

  • Dec 1, 2025
    Verified Review

    She is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. She listens to me and gives me advice.

  • Nov 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    She is thorough and courteous. She takes time to explain things and answer my questions. She also is willing to relate on a woman to woman level with concerns other than medical ( day to day things).

  • Nov 29, 2025
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    The worst doctor I've ever seen; his only concern is making money and waiting for the next patient.

  • Nov 27, 2025
    Verified Review

    Excellent service.

  • Nov 20, 2025
    Verified Review

    Respectfull

  • Nov 10, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Azher is knowledgeable and an excellent doctor. She is friendly and is easy to talk to.

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  • About Shaheda N. Azher, MD

    Dr. Shaheda N. Azher is a board-certified neurologist and movement disorder specialist with advanced fellowship training from Baylor College of Medicine. She treats a wide range of movement disorders and performs botulinum toxin injections. Dr. Azher has published extensively and received multiple Top Doctor honors.

    Philosophy of care

    She is dedicated to educating patients and families while advancing neurologic care.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Licenses

    NY, 228482

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1811098171

  • 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

    • Nagarjuna University

    Residency

    • Tufts University School of Medicine

  • Awards and Publications