Dr. Evan Kushner, MD
SaveInternal Medicine  · Â
Male  · Â
57 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Evan Kushner, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Paramus, NJ and has been practicing for 32 years. He specializes in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and more.
Forest Healthcare Associates
277 Forest Ave Ste 200
Paramus, NJ 07652Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Bankers Life and Casualty
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Devon Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- Medicare
- +Â 7Â More
Learn about Dr. Kushner
Be confident in your decisions by checking out your provider's top areas of care, education, patient reviews and more. Learn about finding the right doctor for you.
Dr. Kushner's Experience
Dr. Kushner's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Internal Medicine
- Board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kushner "In my practice, our goal is to help patients stay well. We work hard to make sure that patients understand their conditions and the importance of taking their medications as directed. We also encourage them to get screenings and tests that will help us catch problems early. It?s equally important for patients to know and understand any risk factors including those from family history. In medicine, knowledge is power."
3 Â Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
2 Â Board Certifications
- Geriatric MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
190 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bunion
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Cervicitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Confusion
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Febrile Convulsion
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- High Cholesterol
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypotension
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nausea
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Rib Fracture
- Ringworm
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sepsis
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Sore Throat
- Spondylosis
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Syncope
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
Less
45 Â Procedures
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Allergy Testing
- Allergy Treatment
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Biopsy
- Bone Density Scan
- Breath Testing
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Screening
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Herpes Simplex Screening
- HIV Screening
- Immunization
- Joint Injection
- Liver Function Test
- Newborn Metabolic Screening
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pap Smear
- Physical Examination
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Rapid Flu Test
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Spirometry
- Syphilis Screening
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Screening
- Urinalysis
- Vaccination
- Wellness Examination
Less
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New Jersey.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1986
- SUNY at Stony BrookInternship Hospital | Completed
- SUNY at Stony BrookResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Kushner has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
Dr. Kushner does not have any memberships or affiliations listed. If you are Dr. Kushner and would like to add memberships or affiliations, please update your profile.
Dr. Kushner's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kushner
Leave a review
How likely are you to recommendDr. Kushner?
Average Wait Time
- 10 – 15 minutes
Dr. Kushner's Performance
Office & Staff Performance
What People Say About Dr. Evan Kushner, MD
Dr. Evan Kushner, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
My 90 year old father presented to Dr. Kushner with congestion, muscle aches, dizziness and a 103 degree fever. Dr. K told my father it was an allergy and told him to take an antihistamine. Unbelievable! I took him to an urgent care facility where he was correctly diagnosed with the flu.
Was this helpful?
1
1Mar 28, 2018
Dr. Evan Kushner, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
I did not have any serious problems or complaints and my first visit was perfunctory at best. But when I called him with a question about a test he recommended (at my suggestion), his response revealed his disinterest, and he did not offer an answer or offer to research the answer.
Not exactly what...Read More
Was this helpful?3
3Fort Lee – Dec 04, 2017
Dr. Evan Kushner, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Kushner for around 30 years, even before he opened up the current office. His medical knowledge is top notch, and he has an excellent way of explaining things in a clinical yet not confusing way. We trust his judgement explicitly.
Was this helpful?3
3Richard Czarnecki in Wayne, NJ – Mar 31, 2017
Dr. Evan Kushner, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
Dr. Kushners is one of the most attentive & caring doctors I've ever been treated by. He is involved in my overall health, communicates with all of my other physicians and my family. He is an incredible doctor & a wonderful person.
Was this helpful?17
17Joyce in Bergen County, Nj – May 04, 2016
Dr. Evan Kushner, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
I began seeing Dr. Kushner 5 years ago when my former primary care physician moved out of my area - she recommended Dr. Kushner to me. Her recommendation was spot on. I have complete confidence in the care I receive from Dr. Kushner. He truly takes the time to listen and thoroughly evaluate any...Read More
Was this helpful?232
232 NJ – Jan 15, 2016