Accepting new patients
Thoughtful psychiatric care, built around you.
Dual board-certified psychiatry for adults and seniors on Long Island. One physician who knows your history, in person and by secure video.
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New patient evaluations
In person at our Central Islip office
- Thorough evaluationsTime for the whole picture, not a checklist
- Video follow-upsSecure telehealth once you're established (NY State)
- Medicare and major plans acceptedWe check your benefits before your first visit
Dual Board-Certified
Adult & Geriatric Psychiatry
Adults & Seniors
Including later-life care
Hybrid
In-person & video visits
Medicare
+ other major plans
Why Saleem Health
Physician-led psychiatric care
A medical doctor, every visit
Every appointment is with a board-certified psychiatrist.
Mind and body together
Medications, lab work and medical history are reviewed as one picture.
A later-life specialty
Board-certified in geriatric psychiatry.
Why Saleem Health
A doctor's eye on your whole health
Your care is led by a psychiatrist, a medical doctor, so mind and body are treated together.
Your whole health in view
Before changing anything, we look at your other medications, medical conditions, recent lab work and sleep. This matters most if you take several medications or manage a chronic illness.
Complex cases welcome
Treatment-resistant depression, unclear diagnoses, and medication plans that haven't worked yet are a core part of the practice.
Expertise in later life
Older adults often respond to medications differently, and changes in mood or memory can have medical causes. Caring for older adults is a specialty here.
Why Saleem Health
When it's more than a quick fix
People often come to us when:
- Two or more medications haven't brought enough relief
- They take medications for other health conditions and want everything considered together
- A parent's mood, sleep or memory has changed later in life
- They want a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment plan
If that sounds familiar, a full evaluation with a psychiatrist is a good next step.
What we do
Psychiatric care, end to end
One psychiatrist for every visit, so nothing gets lost in between.
How it works
Three steps to your first visit
Here's what happens after you reach out.
- 01
Request a consultation
Send a request online or call. We check your insurance and find a time.
- 02
Your first visit, in person
A thorough evaluation of your history and goals, which may take more than one visit. It ends with a working diagnosis and a plan, or a referral if another level of care fits better.
- 03
Ongoing care
Regular follow-ups, in person or by video, to fine-tune treatment and track progress.
Conditions
What we treat
Not sure your concern fits? Ask anyway. If we're not the right match, we'll point you to someone who is.
The practice
Care that remembers your history
Dual board-certified psychiatry
Saleem Health is a physician-led practice for adults and seniors, treating mood, anxiety, and attention conditions. You see the same psychiatrist every visit — someone who knows your baseline and can adjust treatment before a small change becomes a setback.
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Insurance & payment
Coverage depends on your specific plan, so we check your benefits and tell you the expected cost before your first visit.
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS of New York
- Cigna
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
- Oscar (Optum)
- Oxford (Optum)
- Providence Health Plan
- United Healthcare (Optum)
- Carelon Behavioral Health (select plans)
- Medicare (Original + Supplement)
- Medicare Advantage (select plans)
Self-pay rates are available and quoted up front.
FAQ
Questions we hear often
Your first visit begins a comprehensive evaluation, which can take more than one visit, with time for your questions. Follow-ups are shorter, with extra time scheduled when needed.
Our focus is evaluation and medication management, and many visits include supportive therapy. For weekly psychotherapy, we're glad to work with your current therapist, or we can suggest one if you need it.
Not entirely. Your first visit is always in person at our Central Islip office. After that, most follow-ups can be by secure video (you need to be in New York State during the visit), with in-person visits when needed.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night. For a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. This website and our contact form are not monitored for emergencies.
Ready when you are
Send a request online and we'll follow up to check your benefits and find a time.