Dr. Basit Qayyum graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1996.
Dr. Qayyum has one office in New York where he specializes in Rheumatology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Qayyum can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
Dr. Qayyum is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Qayyum is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
As an internist, Dr. Basit Qayyum specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions affecting many organ systems. Dr. Qayyum also can refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients having serious breathing problems may be referred to a pulmonologist for additional medical tests or therapies.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Qayyum, but only those who participate in Medicare.