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Dr. Iraj Akhavan, MD

Dr. Iraj Akhavan, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Iraj Akhavan, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Morningside and Northern Westchester Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

315 W 50th St New York, NY 10019
(212) 397-7975

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Akhavan specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Akhavan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhavan

3.4

39 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
51%
51%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
36%
36%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth Vandepaer – Jun 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Glenn English – Jul 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aref Algazali – Feb 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Yankowski – Aug 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Patient 1 in New York, NY – Jun 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Javid – Dec 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Taymour M in Westfield – Oct 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Brooklyn, NY – Jun 24, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Catherine H in New York, New York – Jun 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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New York, NY – Apr 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Iraj Akhavan, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Mount Sinai Doctors Westside Int Med315 W 50th St New York, NY 10019
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St
    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mount Sinai Morningside

    1111 Amsterdam Ave
    New York, NY 10025
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

    1 Brookdale Plz
    Brooklyn, NY 11212

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    71%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    13% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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