Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD
Internal Medicine•Male•Age 62
Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ. He is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Shaker to book an appointment.

Shaker Medical Group
38 Summit Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601Compare with other Internal Medicine Specialists
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Dr. Shaker's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaker
4.8
Based on 206 ratings
5 Stars | 93.68932038834951% | (193) |
4 Stars | 0.970873786407767% | (2) |
3 Stars | 0.4854368932038835% | (1) |
2 Stars | 1.4563106796116505% | (3) |
1 Star | 3.3980582524271843% | (7) |
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- Explained conditions well (195)
- Appointment scheduling (194)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (194)
- Long wait times (19)
- Appointment was rushed (10)
- Staff wasn't friendly (10)
- Office environment
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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How was your experience with Dr. Shaker?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shaker to family and friends is 4.800971 out of 5
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Assistant Professor.Seton Hall Meridian medical School
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Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Education
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Shaker has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
What are Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Shaker frequently treats Animal Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See all procedures and conditions Dr. Shaker treats.
Where is Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD's office located?
Dr. Shaker's office is located at 38 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Safwat Shaker, MD speak?
Dr. Shaker speaks Spanish, Arabic, and English. View profile to see all.
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Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Shaker's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Administrative Physical
- Advance Directive End of Life Planning
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bird Flu
- Bladder Infection
- Bladder Scan
- Blood Draw
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- CDL Physical Examination
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia Infections
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Foot Exam
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysentery
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Earwax Buildup
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Genital Herpes
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Sprain
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization
- Immunization Administration
- Influenza (Flu)
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lyme Disease
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Mastodynia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Nasopharyngitis
- Neurogenic Bladder
- 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
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Physical Examination
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Sarcoidosis
- Scabies
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Spirometry
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stye
- Swine Flu
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Tension Headache
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tonsillitis
- Torticollis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Trichomoniasis
- Ultrasound, Abdominal Aortic
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaccination
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wellness Examination
- Wheezing
- Wrist Sprain or Strain
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Dr. Shaker accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Shaker accepts the following insurance:
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Amerihealth
- Amerihealth PPO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- CareOregon
- Medicaid
- CareSource
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Community Health Choice
- Medicaid
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- GHI PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health Net
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus
- Medicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Direct Access
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- inHealth
- Medicaid
- INTotal Health
- Medicaid
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom Plan
- Peach State Health Plan
- Medicaid
- QualCare
- QualCare HMO
- QualCare PPO
- Quality Health Plans
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Medicaid
- Options PPO
- Oxford Liberty
- United Healthcare
- WellCare
- Wellcare of Georgia
- Medicaid
- WellPoint
- WellPoint PPO
Locations
Shaker Medical Group
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 2:00pm
- Sat: 8:30am - 1:30pm
- Sun: closed
- Directions
- Call
- Fax
- Hours
- Mon: 9:00am - 4:45pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 4:45pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 4:45pm
- Thu: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Sun: closed
- Directions
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.69% Patient Experience Rating, Equal to the national average
10 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2018)
Compare with other Internal Medicine Specialists
Compare Dr. Shaker with our nearby Internal Medicine Specialists at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
These providers are on the medical staff of Saint Barnabas Medical Center.