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Dr. Neeta Motiwala, MD

Dr. Neeta Motiwala, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Neeta Motiwala, MD is an internist in Emerson, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Grant Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities Valley Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.5 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 1.5 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Bergen Medical Associates

466 Old Hook Rd Ste 1 Emerson, NJ 07630
Telehealth available

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Dr. Motiwala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Motiwala

1.5
26 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Telehealth
Horrible doctor! First available doctor for televisit (I see why) with severe Covid symptoms related to asthma and breathing wanting to get paxlovid prescription , which I have gotten a number of times in the past with no issues. She refused to give me a prescription, saying I hadn’t done bloodwork in one and a half years and needed to have it done within one year to check my liver and kidney levels, which were fine a year and a half ago and always have been fine. She told me to go get bloodwork done with a high fever and Covid symptoms, wait 3 days for results and symptoms to worsen , and then take when the results come in . I asked her about if she wanted me to go to expose all those people to get bloodwork , and she said wear and n-95 mask, which I don’t have. She was raising her voice at me and refused to send a message to my primary physician. Stay away!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Apr 23, 2025
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Long time patient
Dr Motiwala is a very caring physician She is extremely smart and very thorough She has helped me several times through medical crises I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking an internist
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 12, 2025
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So no see this doctor
I went for my annual physical and she charged me claiming I came into talk about a specific issue. Avoid at all costs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Oct 14, 2023
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Bad experience!
After my primary doctor left the practice I went to see Dr. Motiwala twice. All this time she was very rude and would not listen to my questions. I would not recommend anyone to see her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sep 10, 2022
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I've had the misfortune of having two different appointments with this doctor and both appointments were awful. She always seems to have availability when my primary doctor doesn't...I wonder why. She has no bedside manners whatsoever, she rushes you out of the appointment even though you spend a half hour waiting, she does not listen to your concerns, and she is just plain unfriendly. I would never recommend this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2021
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Dr. Motiwala charged me twice for a single visit when it was a preventative visit. She kept on complaining about her life and surroundings and was not focused on the patient. She was rushed to go home.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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River Edge – Jun 08, 2019
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I never went to a doctor for a physical where the only thing I took off was my shoes.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2019
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Doesn't seem to care about anything but running up exorbitant bills. $900+ for a routine physical exam is more than three times what I paid to another (far more competent) doctor for the same service only two years prior. She completely ignored my concerns and potentially life-threatening information in both my personal and family history, and she dismissed my questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Ladybird – Aug 23, 2018
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My primary care physician was not available so I was stuck and had to see Dr. Motiwala. Terrible experience. She was rude and most importantly gave me a wrong diagnosis that has left me with a hefty insurance bill. She told me that a doctor took my insurance however, they didn't. Very upset with this quality of care. Do yourself a favor and do not see this doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2017
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Dr. Motiwala did a fantastic job of diagnosing my Hashimoto's disease. She was extremely careful, doing every test required to figure out exactly what was going on with me. She was also extremely nice. I highly recommend Dr. Motiwala.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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River Edge, NJ – Feb 24, 2017
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Does not care about patients. Rushes you out and quick to say your fine. Never looked at nose or ears.....probably why she missed ear infection.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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J vil in rivervale – Dec 25, 2016
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My primary care wasn't available and she was - she was condescending, dismissive and didn't let me complete a sentence. AND wrong with diagnosis! Never again!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Paramus, NJ – Apr 16, 2016
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Worst experience I've ever had with a doctor. She was so cold and dismissive. I will NEVER go back.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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Bergenmommy in Montvale, NJ – Feb 26, 2016
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Neeta Motiwala, MD specializes and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr Motiwala practiced in Bergen County for over 22 years in ambulatory care and private practice. She is fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi and has a special interest...read more

biography

Neeta Motiwala, M.D. specializes and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Motiwala practiced in Bergen County for over 22 years in ambulatory care and private practice. She is fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi and has a special interest...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Umdnj - University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Grant Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1982
  • University Of Bombay

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • University Of Bombay / Grant Medical College

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Marathi

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Bergen Medical Associates

Bergen Medical Associates466 Old Hook Rd Ste 1 Emerson, NJ 07630
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 10:30am - 6:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions
Bergen Medical Associates1 W Ridgewood Ave Ste 301 Paramus, NJ 07652
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical

    250 Old Hook Rd
    Westwood, NJ 07675
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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