Infectious Disease

Aleena Zahra, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

Riverhead, NY

About Me Intrigued by the mysteries of infectious diseases since seventh grade, my journey into medicine was sparked by an early fascination with Ebola, which I learned about in science class. My passion only deepened during my undergraduate years at NYU, where I joined the Philips research lab and delved into the intricacies of host-pathogen interactions, particularly focusing on Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This enduring interest naturally led me to specialize in infectious diseases in medical

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Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease), 2023
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2020

Education & Training

Fellowship: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program (Infectious Disease, 2022)
Residency: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program (Internal Medicine, 2020)
Medical Education: St Georges University (MD, 2017)

Years in Practice

9+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

NYU Langone Hospitals
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
St. Charles Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Zahra treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Zahra accept Aetna insurance?

Aleena Zahra's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Zahra practice?

Aleena Zahra practices in Riverhead, NY with hospital affiliations including NYU Langone Hospitals, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, and St. Charles Hospital.

What does Dr. Zahra specialize in?

Aleena Zahra is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Zahra been practicing?

Aleena Zahra has 9+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Zahra's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program (Infectious Disease, 2022); Residency: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program (Internal Medicine, 2020); Medical Education: St Georges University (MD, 2017).