Dr. Zumaira Fatima M.D.,
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
15211 89th Ave Jamaica NY, 11432About
Dr. Zumaira Fatima practices Geriatric Medicine in Jamaica, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Fatima works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
Fellowships
- St Vincents Catholic Medical Ctr/Brooklyn-Queens
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