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Fatema Islam, MD

Fatema Islam, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English

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31 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Islam is very knowledgeable. She listens to my concerns, and we discuss a plan for treating my health issues. I like her very much and I have recommended her to family and friends.

    • Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
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    I feel like I don’t really know her as a provider. We have not built a rapport.

    • Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
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    thorough and welcoming

    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I only saw her a couple times. She was thoroughly and easy to communicate with

    • Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Islam, MD, is very respectful and genuinely thoughtful during treatments and reviews.

    • Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
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    She took time to help result on going back issues and provided medication and a referral for physical therapy which I believe will help address the ongoing issue

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
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    Because she was kind, she trusted my judgement and my knowledge about my body.

    • Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Fatema is very pleasant to talk to and very thorough in my exams. She makes me feel very comfortable.

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
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    Since I have been with her as my Primary Doctor. She has been diligent trustworthy and honest about her care for me. She does what she says.

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I have seen several pcp and like her the best. She is timely, extremely thorough and listens with compassion and care. I highly recommend her. She also came as a recommendation to me from a family member.

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is a good fit for me.

    • Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
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    Very good Physician, knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. Easy to get to her office.

    • Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
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    She's carrying and shows concern for me. She listens and she stays on top of what my issues are. She thoroughly examines her patient's.

    • Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
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    Very nuce

    • Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very nice and don’t pressure me to taking anything I don’t wanna take but recommends it

    • Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Professional and thorough

    • Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Doctor Islam is caring and compassionate

    • Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
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    Dr Islam was very thorough. She reviewed my information and asked pertinent questions.

    • Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
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    She is compassionate but I have been disappointed with her process of referrals. She has simply referred me to groups but with no recommendations on individual Drs. Also, one referral for a dermatologist gor cancer screening put me in touch with avgroup that was not accepting new patients.

    • Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very thorough

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  • About Fatema Islam, MD

    Dr. Islam grew up wanting to be like her sibling. Her sister was a successful doctor. That, along with her compassionate nature, helped her choose to go into medicine. Dr. Islam is patient and empathetic. She believes these two qualities make her a better doctor. She offers personalized and complete care to all. To note, she has been recognized as America's top family doctor in 2008. Dr. Islam is bilingual. She speaks English and Bengali.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Licenses

    CT, 72102

    Network Name

    ProHealth Physicians

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current health plans accepted by the provider. Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • Aetna
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage
    • Anthem
    • Anthem MA
    • CIGNA
    • CarePartners MA
    • Centivo
    • ConnectiCare
    • ConnectiCare MA
    • HUSKY Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Multiplan
    • TRICARE
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • UnitedHealthcare MA
  • Medical School

    • Sir Salimullah Medical College

      1992

      Dhaka

    Residency

    • Louisiana State University School of Medicine

      2005

      Shreveport

    Internship

    • Louisiana State University Health Science Center,

      2003