Hempstead Medical Group

Geriatric Medicine • Hempstead, NY

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Hempstead Medical Group in Hempstead, New York offers Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine. The practice, led by board-certified physicians Dr. Rupal Shah and Dr. Vilma Vas, treats chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and dementia, emphasizing preventive care and a holistic approach to health.

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Clinic Type

Geriatric Medicine

Address

500 Front St. Hempstead NY 11550

Phone

516-636-1203

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday to Friday- 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm

Website

http://www.hempsteadmedicalgroup.com/

Services Offered

Internal Medicine
Primary Care
Geriatrics
Obesity Medicine

Team

Dr. Rupal Shah, Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine — MD, FACP; Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Vilma Vas — MD

Insurance & Payment

1199SEIU Benefit
AETNA
Age Well New York
AmeriChoice MC HMO Personal Care
Amerigroup
CHN PPO
CIGNA
Elder Plan, Inc
Empire BCBS of NY
Empire Government Plan
Fidelis
First Health
Galaxy Health
HEALTH FIRST
HIP OF NY
Humana
Humana Tricare East
Magnacare
Multiplan
New York Medicaid
NGS New York/Connecticut Medicare
Oxford Health
Palmetto Gba Railroad Medicare
Partners Health Plan NYC
Quality Health Plan NYC
Three Rivers, NY
United Healthcare
Wellcare

Insurance, Uninsured, Self-pay

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What services does Hempstead Medical Group provide?

Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Geriatrics and Obesity Medicine.

What is the address of Hempstead Medical Group?

500 Front St. Hempstead NY 11550.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday to Friday- 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm.

How can I contact the office?

Phone: +1-516 636 1203; Contact page on the website.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Oak Street Health (Hempstead location): 4.33 out of 5 stars (based on 51 ratings) (51)
Healthgrades: 4.4 out of 5 stars (5 ratings (for Dr. Vilma Vas specifically))

Patients praise

Highly professional and knowledgeable doctors (specifically Dr. Rupal Shah and Dr. Vilma Vas)
Compassionate, attentive, and understanding medical care
Doctors who take time to listen to patient concerns
Some reports of proactive follow-up and personal care

Common complaints

Poor office management and organizational issues
Long wait times
Reports of rude, dismissive, or unprofessional front-desk staff
Concerns regarding lack of respect for patients' time and health
Instances of poor communication, particularly over the phone

"Very poor experience – lack of respect and organization... I was not seen until almost 2:00 PM, and when I finally saw the doctor, she told me it was too late to perform the tests... Her response was dismissive and unempathetic."

— LocalityBiz review

"Very caring and wise doctor. I recommend her to everyone!"

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Vilma Vas

"Hempstead Medical Group is a highly recommended medical practice, particularly due to the exceptional care provided by its doctors."

— BestProsInTown summary

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.