Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has 42 years experience. They graduated from University Of Cairo Faculty Of Med Cairo Egypt in 1982 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center. Dr. Shaker has experience treating conditions like Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaker received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 213 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaker also speaks Arabic and Spanish. Dr. Shaker is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

Xpress Diagnostics Laboratory LLC
38 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Directions (201) 343-6360
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08:30 - 17:00

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08:30 - 17:00

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08:30 - 17:00

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13:00 - 20:00

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08:30 - 14:00

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08:30 - 13:30
Montclair Family Practice
230 Sherman Ave Ste A, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Directions (973) 746-6466
Complete Care At Regent LLC
50 Polifly Rd, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Directions (201) 343-6360
Shaker Medical Group-hospitalists LLC
155 Polifly Rd Ste 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Directions (201) 343-6360

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Mar 16, 2022

Dr shaker i have went to for many years and he and his children are fantastic. Very caring and compensate, i highly recommend their office and front end excellent especially Monica who i have been dealing with for years, i give them 5 stars.

Michael n Teresa Kernes — Mar 16, 2022

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Languages Spoken

Arabic

Spanish

Specialties*

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education

University Of Cairo Faculty Of Med Cairo Egypt
1982

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine

Residency

Residency Hospital

Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
1994

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital

Ass Professor Rutgers
2015

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What are Dr. Shaker's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Shaker in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

What conditions does Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD treat?

Dr. Shaker frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shaker's office is located at 38 Summit Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

What languages are Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD fluent in?

Dr. Shaker is able to speak Arabic and Spanish. View profile to see all.

Is Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Shaker provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center.

Is Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD has a star rating of 4.7/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ
Holy Name Medical Center
718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ

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