Safwat Shaker
Internist
38 Summit Ave Hackensack New Jersey, 07601About
BOARD CERTIFIED.INTERNAL MEDICINE FELLOW OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS SENIOR ATTENDING IN HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ASSIS. PROFESSOR. RUTGERS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Education and Training
Albert Einstein School of Medicine MD 1991
Faculty of medicine,Cairo univ MD 1982
Univ Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1982
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Safwat Shaker Other's Expert Contributions
My father has a problem with hard stools. Is there a medication for this?
There is many stool softeners but has to have GI work up and blood work READ MORE
My husband has gone to LSU Research and nothing is being done.
Gastroenterologist READ MORE
Is there a best time of year to get the flu shot?
September READ MORE
Can diverticulitis be cured?
Yes but needs colonoscopy a month after READ MORE
How can I control my blood pressure apart from medication?
Yes, it’s possible with lifestyle modification, but it depends on how high the blood pressure is. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate professor.Rutgers School of Medicine Newark,NJ 2015 - 2017
Awards
- Mark Benge award 1999 Passaic and Bergen county HIV planning council
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Enlarged Prostate
- Osteoarthritis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Head of the board of St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church ,Barnegat ,NJ
Treatments
- Internal Medicine
Internships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard working and enjoy treating and dealing with patients with love and compassion
Philanthropic Initiatives
President the Board of St Mary and St Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Barnegat,NJ
Teaching and speaking
Assistant Professor in Rutgers School of Medicine teach medical students in my office and hospital
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Internal Medicine
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Safwat Shaker's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Shaker
- John
great ,compassionate and knowlegable doctor
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