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Dr. Alan Zalkowitz, MD

Dr. Alan Zalkowitz, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Alan Zalkowitz, MD is a rheumatologist in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Dr. Zalkowitz has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He is affiliated with Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

784 Franklin Ave Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Telehealth available
(844) 777-0910

Dr. Zalkowitz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zalkowitz specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Zalkowitz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zalkowitz

3.8

17 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
12%
12%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
douglas roth – Dec 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sheila Gore – Feb 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jason K Fox – Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 30, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Robin Lincoln in NJ – Feb 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Mildred G in Ridgefield, NJ – May 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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Chana R – May 25, 2018
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

At the Kayal Rheumatology Center, Dr. Zalkowitz will continue to offer specialized services in auto-immune disorders such as Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, IgG4 syndrome, Myositis, and Systemic Sjogren's Syndrome, inflammatory arthritidies...read more

biography

Dr. Alan Zalkowitz was born in New York City and received his Bachelor's of Science from Brooklyn College. He attended the Catholic University of Louvain Medical School in Belgium from 1964 through 1969 and graduated Cum Laude in 1969.  At...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974

  • Stamford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1972

  • St Marys Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Zalkowitz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office784 Franklin Ave Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office266 Harristown Rd Ste 107 Glen Rock, NJ 07452
    2
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office185 N State Rt 17 Ste 101 Paramus, NJ 07652
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Valley Hospital

      223 N Van Dien Ave
      Ridgewood, NJ 07450
      Recipient of 48
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality