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Urmila Shivaram, MD

Urmila Shivaram, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Languages

English, Hindi

Seeing patients at

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

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36 reviews

  • Mar 22, 2026
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    Dr . Shivram is very knowledgeable and spent time explaining my results . She is kind and compassionate.

  • Mar 15, 2026
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    She is compassionate and professional

  • Mar 15, 2026
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    Dr Shivaram is a truly amazing doctor. Her concern for her patients is palpable. Additionally she treats the whole patient which makes a huge difference in her care and in our recovery.

  • Mar 7, 2026
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    Dr.Shivaram communicates very well with the patient and is understanding.

  • Mar 2, 2026
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    She is expert in her field Good listener and Caring

  • Feb 25, 2026
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    Very very nice and very good Dr Urmila.Marks 100 Out of 100.very intelligent Dr.

  • Feb 25, 2026
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    Dr. Shivaram is very knowledgeable in her field. She listens and answers all of my concerns. She is very courteous and professional.

  • Jan 31, 2026
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    n/a

  • Jan 28, 2026
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    Dr Shivaram is so very compassionate, empathetic, kind, caring & reassuring

  • Jan 21, 2026
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    Advised me properly and I am satisfied

  • Jan 11, 2026
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    N/A

  • Jan 10, 2026
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    She is very informative about patient issues and what treatment is available.

  • Jan 9, 2026
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    She repeatedly checked on lab results till they became available then called me at 9pm to go to the emergency room for 2 units of blood, very well may have saved my life.

  • Dec 23, 2025
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    Dr Shivaram was of great help with managing my COPD

  • Dec 9, 2025
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    Dr Shivaram was warm and kind. Waiting for her to get back to me on how she can help me. She said she needs to do some research.

  • Nov 23, 2025
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    She is very knowledgeable & well behaved physician.

  • Nov 20, 2025
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    Took great care

  • Nov 7, 2025
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    Dr.Shivaram is one of my best doctors. She shows concern for me and answers all of my questions.

  • Oct 21, 2025
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    She's a caring Dr and very informative. Takes the time to give you the best care

  • Oct 2, 2025
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    Dr. Shivram is very thorough and extremely knowledgeable. Shes a patient listener and Im very comfortable with her .

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  • About Urmila Shivaram, MD

    Dr. Urmila Shivaram is a board certified pulmonologist. She treats asthma, chronic cough, COPD, and sleep disorders with a whole-person approach.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Shivaram focuses on understanding each patient beyond the diagnosis to provide comprehensive, individualized care.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 144841

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1215025473

  • Insurance accepted

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

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR