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Dr. Shahzad Hussain, MD

Dr. Shahzad Hussain, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Shahzad Hussain, MD is a rheumatologist in Whiting, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hussain has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Sindh Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Garden State Medicine PC

1100 Highway 70 Whiting, NJ 08759
Telehealth available

Dr. Hussain is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hussain specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Hussain's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hussain

4.1
49 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
6%
6%
1 star
16%
16%

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August Bisit
Dr. Hussain , and his assistants, always listen to you .. when they decide on the treatment, Dr. Hussain always explains it and answers any questions you may have. He is a very astute physician.
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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Aug 20, 2024
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Welcoming
He was very welcoming, very informed, he listened to what I had to say and answered all my questions.
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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Valerie King – Jul 02, 2024
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THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO FIND !
This doctor is an absolute Marvel and I am so blessed to have been able to find him finally after searching many years for a doctor who was knowledgeable and also trustworthy and also would look you square in the eye and make you feel comfortable that he knew what he was doing he truly is an amazing natural doctor Who has met his calling he has an amazing educational background in both internal medicine as well as rheumatology he has many other feathers under his hat in the medical field and this is a rarity when you can walk into an office and actually meet with a genuine doctor that is caring knowledgeable educated understanding and truly humble with all of that I am so pleased to have met this doctor and will be going to him for many years to come I highly recommend him and he has offices in Bricktown Lakewood and Manchester
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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Susan Anne Wagner – Jul 02, 2024
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Dr. Hussain is very caring. He listens to your health issue and answers your questions. Very satisfied with my care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2024
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Dr Hussain for osteoarthritis
He listened to me and explained plan for relief. There was no quick in and out
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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May 30, 2024
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I have been to a lot of medical Doctors through the years and have work along side with them.. Dr. Hussain is very thorough , he is very attentive and explains what is going on where a person can understand clearly, he answers all questions,and he doesn't rush in and rush out of the room, Dr Hussain actually shows his interest in his patient well being
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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New patient BJL – Mar 26, 2024
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First Visit
I'm 75 yes old and fairly active and reasonably good health. last year I had treatments for knee arthritis back arthritis and last month I injured my shoulder. My first visit with Dr Hussein was for consultation about my shoulder.. Very pleased with his office demeanor and professionalism. Not only did he listen to my overall arthritis concerns and pain in my shoulder I was pleasantly surprised when he also gave me a lidocaine shot in my shoulder as part of my initial visit and insurance copay. Consequently being very satisfied with Dr Hussein and confident in my decision I decided to consolidate all of my arthritis issues and treatments moving forward with Dr Hussein. I highly recommend anyone with pain issues to consider consultation and treatments with Dr Hussein.
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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David Michaud – Feb 28, 2024
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Not Very Thorough, No Follow-Thru
Went to this dr. to follow-up on my osteoporosis. Wound up having my GP order the scans. Even though Dr. Hussain received the results, he never bothered calling or discussing the results at my visit weeks later. Also have several back problems. He did bloodwork, never received a call. Six weeks later at my follow-up appointment, I had to ask him about the results. He recommends anti-inflammatories that cause problems with GERD. I doubt he even looks up what is good or bad or what medicines have severe side effects. Totally disappointed. Staff is excellent.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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 22, 2024
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Amazing Doctor
Dr. Hussain is a very tentative doctor. He pays attention to your concerns and he works with you as to help alleviate some of the pain or most of the pain that you are going through at any given time. He is gentle with his injections and he tries his best to make his patients comfortable. I have been with Dr. Hussain for many years and I will stay with him as long as I can. So, if you are looking for a good rheumatologist, I highly recommend Dr. Hussain.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2024
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Great Doctor
Extraordinary Doctor extremely knowledgeable, definitely knows his speciality and treat his patient well. Super compassionate.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2024
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I would recommend him to everybody.
Short wait time, girls are very friendly. Best decision I ever made. I love Dr. Hussain! So kind and friendly. Looks at you when you’re speaking to him, listens. Doesn’t make you feel rushed or like he doesn’t care. I would recommend him to everybody.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Patricia Miller – Oct 18, 2023
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Awful
Wait time is over an hour and looks at his watch. In it for the money. Never going back.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Private name – Sep 13, 2023
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NOT a good review
Doctor is in it for the money. He will give you MANY medications that are NOT necessary to keep you having to come back to him. He gives unnecessary cortisone shots over and over that so way more harm than good. He will tell you you need to go on IV steroids that will make you more ill so you remain his patient. After leaving this Dr. I found out I didn’t need ANY of the medication or injections he was giving me and he had basically just guessed at my diagnosis. Other Drs looked over his notes and what he did & were appalled. I lost out on about ten years of my life due to this Drs negligence. I’d say… find a different Dr. I also feel that most of these reviews are faked by his glorified secretary Canta. I’m the waiting room, other patients used to tell me to leave now while I could(some of them couldn’t bc he was the only Dr that accepted their ins within 50 miles)… I wish I had listened.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Hello – Aug 01, 2023
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Dr. Hussain review
Dr. Hussain is a good doctor and he has a lot of patience with me. I really appreciate everything he has done to help treat my rheumatoid arthritis. He has a good personality and is easy to talk to. I love Dr. Hussain!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Shirley H. – Oct 26, 2022
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Dr. Hussain treats me for 7 autoimmune diseases. I first came to Dr. Hussain for inflammation, but he put the pieces of the puzzle together and diagnosed me with Lupus/mixed connective tissue disease. Dr. Hussain takes time to listen to my concerns and will address each issue. He even gives me injections in my hands and feet. Dr. Hussain takes a personal interest and really cares about my quality of life. I'm so grateful I have such a kind and competent rheumatologist
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Sonia Linkfield – Oct 26, 2022
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Dr. Hussain has helped me tremendously!
When I first came to see Dr. Hussain, I had been through a lot of doctors for help. It didn't seem like I was ever going to get proper health for my symptoms. Dr. Hussain listened to me and fully checked out all of my problems. I was finally able to get some relief and I can't thank him enough for this.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 26, 2022
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Debilitating whole body arthritis cured!
When I first walked into Dr. Hassain's office I had a body outline ( the kind you can get on line and mark all the body parts that hurt) and it was covered with circles. I had suffered a lifetime of this pain---this kind, listening, compassionate doctor treated me and I can say that my pain is 80% gone. To many details to list here-but I can say no other doctor ever helped me as much as Dr. Hassain. I even had a horrible allergy outbreak all over my body that he explained and cured. I have never had such pain relief in my life that did not include pain killer pills (which I do not need anymore). I also made healthy changes in my life that contributed to my improvement-but the doctor was the catalyst to my recovery.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Marianna White – Oct 24, 2022
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My first experience going to your office went in with bad bad pain came out. I would say 7 percent better. Thank Dr. Hussain for your good work. PT R. Brown
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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R. Brown – Oct 24, 2022
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Dr. Hussain is great!
Dr. Hussain has a great bed side manner and was able to explain everything that was going to happen. He seemed interested in what I was telling him unlike other doctors I have seen in the past. Dr. Hussain is great!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Karen Asper – Jul 07, 2022
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I was referred to Dr. Hussain by one of my friend who has been a patient of him. I suffered from arthritis of the hands and knee's. since I start seeing Dr. Hussain, with his treatment most of my joint pain is relieved and I am able to do my routine without being in pain. He has a wonderful personality and bed side manners. God bless him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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JS – Dec 30, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shahzad Hussain, MD is a rheumatologist in Whiting, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hussain has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Sindh Medical College, Dow University Of Health...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Allergy & Immunology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Suny Health Science Center University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • St Francis Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • St Francis Mc|st Francis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Sindh Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Hussain is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Garden State Medicine PC

    Garden State Pain and Radiology Center PC1100 Highway 70 Whiting, NJ 08759
    1

    SNS Rheumatology Associates

    Office101 Prospect St Ste 216 Lakewood, NJ 08701
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ocean University Medical Center

      425 Jack Martin Blvd
      Brick, NJ 08724
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all 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

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

      600 River Ave
      Lakewood, NJ 08701

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Community Medical Center

      99 Route 37 W
      Toms River, NJ 08755
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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