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Dr. Shamim Imam, MD

Dr. Shamim Imam, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Shamim Imam, MD is a family medicine physician in Herndon, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women in 1980. She is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (38 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Imam specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Imam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Imam

2.3

38 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
63%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 17, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ali – Dec 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara – Jun 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Bra Tok – Nov 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Miriam Ornstein Rodriguez – Mar 02, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Laraib – Feb 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Herndon, VA – Jul 27, 2018
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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
Jess in Alexandria, Virginia – Feb 21, 2018
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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
Dawn Munn in Orange Virginia – Feb 01, 2018
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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
Helpful
Maria in Herndon, VA – Dec 19, 2017
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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
Helpful
Reston, VA – Dec 07, 2017
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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
Helpful
TATIANA LOPEZ in reston, va – Nov 27, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 08, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dipu in reston – Aug 02, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara in Reston va – Jul 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Omar Z in Reston, VA – Jun 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shamim Imam, MD is a family medicine physician in Herndon, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women in 1980. She is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family 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.

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Residency Hospital
  • Howard University

    Internship Hospital
  • Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Reston Hospital Center

    1850 Town Center Pkwy
    Reston, VA 20190
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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