Patient Information
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I go to the Emergency Room?
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room:
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If you need to speak to a physician regarding a medical emergency, please dial 516-371-6884.
Non-Urgent Medical Matters
- Renewal of prescription
- Referrals
- Appointments
Please call the appropriate office during normal business hours.
Why should I go to South Shore Family Medical Associates?
South Shore Family Medical Associates offers prompt, professional, and compassionate care in a family friendly convenient setting, 7 days a week.
Who will take care of me?
South Shore Family Medical Associates is staffed with experienced Board-certified physicians and physician assistants.
Hours of Operation
| Inwood | Monday - Thursday | 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. |
| Friday | 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | |
| Saturday | 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | |
| Sunday | CLOSED | |
| Arverne | Monday - Tuesday | 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. | |
| Thursday | 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | |
| Friday | 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | |
| Saturday/Sunday | CLOSED | |
| Long Beach | Monday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. | |
| Wednesday | 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. | |
| Thursday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | |
| Friday | 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | |
| Saturday | CLOSED | |
| Sunday | CLOSED. | |
| Rosedale | Monday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. | |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | |
| Friday | 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | |
| Saturday/Sunday | CLOSED | |
| Valley Stream | Monday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | |
| Wednesday | 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. | |
| Thursday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | |
| Friday | 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | |
| Saturday/Sunday | CLOSED | |
| Baldwin | Monday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. | |
| Wednesday | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | |
| Thursday | 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. | |
| Friday | 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | |
| Saturday/Sunday | CLOSED |
The Appointment Procedure
In order to facilitate the appointment procedure, prior to scheduling an examination by telephone, you should have the following information:
- Name, address, telephone number, date of birth of the patient being scheduled.
- Insurance card, with the name of the insurance company, and the Social Security number of the member/employee covered by the insurance.
- Primary insurance information of dependent/spouse if covered by another insurance company.
- Secondary insurance information, if applicable.
We are accepting new patients at all locations. Walk-ins are welcomed.
Hospital Affiliations
- Long Beach Medical Center
- Mercy Medical Center
- North Shore LIJ - Franklin Hospital
- Peninsula Hospital Center
- South Nassau Communities Hospital
- St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Patient Forms
The following form can be downloaded to your computer and printed at home. By filling out this form ahead of time, you will save a significant amount of time during your visit. Please be prepared to provide this information to our office along with your current medical insurance information. If you have any questions when filling out this form, please do the best you can and our staff will assist you with your questions on the day of your visit.
Need Adobe Acrobat Reader?
If you do not have a copy of Acrobat Reader you can get one for free by clicking on the icon 'Get Acrobat® Reader'. This will take you to Adobe's website and enable you to download the Acrobat program to your computer.
Accepted Insurance and Payment Options
- Most insurance plans are accepted.
- We also accept most personal checks and cash.
- Co-pays are collected at the time of visit.
