About
Dr. Saima Rashid is a board-certified internist and geriatrician practicing in Manhasset, NY. She earned her Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery from Foundation University Medical College in Islamabad, Pakistan. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. She then pursued a geriatric medicine fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, finishing in 2021.
Dr. Rashid holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Since 2021, she has served as a Faculty Member in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. She has presented at academic forums on topics including infectious disease, thyroid disorders in pregnancy, and antibiotic treatment of endocarditis. She speaks Urdu and Hindi in addition to English. Patient empowerment drives her clinical philosophy. She works to give every patient the knowledge and support they need to pursue their health goals. Outside medicine, she enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, home decorating, and reading.
Education & Training
Medical School
Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan - Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery (2010)
Residency
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ - Internal Medicine (2018-2020)
Fellowship
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY - Geriatric Medicine (2020-2021)
Additional Training
Internship: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ (2017-2018); Faculty Member, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital (2021-present)
Certifications
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rashid right for?
Dr. Rashid is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise in both internal and geriatric medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her preventive and condition-focused approach. Older adults who want a geriatrician as their primary doctor will find her training directly relevant. Patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability, will appreciate her practice structure. Urdu- or Hindi-speaking patients can communicate with Dr. Rashid in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rashid practices both internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both fields. This combination allows her to serve adult patients across a wide range of ages and health needs, with particular depth in caring for older adults.
Yes. Dr. Rashid holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She earned these certifications after completing her residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and her geriatric fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Rashid earned her medical degree from Foundation University Medical College in Islamabad, Pakistan. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. She finished her geriatric medicine fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn in 2021.
Dr. Rashid treats chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her dual background in internal and geriatric medicine equips her to manage complex, overlapping conditions in adult and older adult patients.
Yes. Dr. Rashid has served as a faculty member in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital since 2021. She has also presented at academic forums on topics including infectious disease, thyroid disorders in pregnancy, and antibiotic treatment of endocarditis.
Dr. Rashid speaks English, Urdu, and Hindi. Patients who prefer to communicate in Urdu or Hindi can do so comfortably during their appointments.
Patient empowerment drives Dr. Rashid's clinical philosophy. She works to give every patient the knowledge and support they need to pursue their health goals. She sees every patient directly, with no nurse practitioners or physician assistants substituting at visits.
Yes. Dr. Rashid holds board certification in geriatric medicine and has dedicated fellowship training in the care of older adults. She is well-suited to serve as a primary care physician for aging patients with complex or multiple health conditions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026