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Sheldon L. Axelrod, MD

Sheldon L. Axelrod, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Urology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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 - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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4.9

74 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    good service

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He seems knowledgeable and caring.

    • Reviewed on May 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was very good

    • Reviewed on May 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    If you have to have cancer this is the doctor to go through it with. He is the consummate professional with a heart and humanity.

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Have been his patient for 26 years

    • Reviewed on May 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    pleasant experience Explained everything thoroughly

    • Reviewed on May 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very attentive and knowledgeable. Stays on top of medical condition.

    • Reviewed on May 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He has been my Dr. re his specialty and provided the correct recommendation for me to follow for many, many years.

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Reviews my history and specifies followup

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He`s very thorough and makes me feel at ease and comfortable.

    • Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Because my experience with him gives me that opinion.

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Was satisfied with his care

    • Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Knowledge, took time to explain issue.

    • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Compassionate, keeps me informed

    • Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Axelrod is a very special medical doctor, both his professionalism and his extraordinary humanism. He always has time to talk to you, explain exactly what your issue is and how he is going to treat it.

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Informative and good humor

    • Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    As stated: efficient, intelligent, and kind.

    • Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent physician. Extremely helpful and thorough. Trivedi also has taken excellent care of my eyes.

    • Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He brings a lot of relevant medical experience, communicates well and has a sense of humor.

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He Is An Excellent Doctor

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  • About Sheldon L. Axelrod, MD

    Dr. Sheldon Axelrod is a board-certified urologist who received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his training at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He has served as Chief of Urology at Northern Westchester Hospital and has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Westchester Magazine and U.S. News & World Report.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Axelrod emphasizes early screening, patient education, and compassionate care.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Urology

    Licenses

    NY, 155914

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1528140217

  • 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

    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Residency

    • New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

  • Awards and Publications