Dr. Ataul Chowdhury

Dr. Ataul Chowdhury is a board-certified Internist with 28+ years of experience at NYCDocs Norwood in the Bronx, NY. Rated 4.74/5 from 65 reviews. Holds an MPH from University of Southern Mississippi and studied Medical Informatics at Columbia University. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.

Category: MD

Overview of Dr. Ataul Chowdhury

Specialty	Internal Medicine / Primary Care
Hospital / Clinic	NYCDocs Norwood — 1888 Westchester Ave, Ste B, The Bronx, NY 10472
Secondary Location	320 E 204th St, Bronx, NY 10467
Location	Bronx, New York, USA
Experience	28+ years
Zocdoc Rating	4.74 / 5 (65 reviews)
Board Certification	American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships	American Medical Association; American College of Physicians
Hospital Affiliations	Abrazo West Campus
Languages	English, Spanish, Bengali
Telehealth	Available (video visits)

Brief Introduction: Dr. Ataul Chowdhury

Dr. Ataul H. Chowdhury is a well-regarded, board-certified Internist with more than 28 years of clinical experience, practicing at NYCDocs Norwood in the Bronx, New York. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital in Bangladesh and completed his internal medicine residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. He further holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Southern Mississippi and has pursued advanced studies in Medical Informatics at Columbia University.

Dr. Chowdhury is a member of both the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. He is affiliated with Abrazo West Campus and is licensed to practice by the New York State Board. His post-graduate credentials include the National Merit Scholarship, E.C.F.M.G. Certification, and the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

Patients consistently describe Dr. Chowdhury as thorough, personable, and genuinely invested in their health. He is known for taking extra time to understand patients’ concerns and exploring multiple treatment approaches rather than defaulting to a single prescription. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali, and offers immigration medical examinations in addition to his full suite of primary care services. Telehealth video visits are available.

Education & Training

Medical School: Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital, New York — Internal Medicine

Master’s Degree: University of Southern Mississippi — Master’s in Public Health (MPH)

Graduate Studies: Columbia University — Medical Informatics

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Memberships: American Medical Association; American College of Physicians

Credentials: National Merit Scholarship; E.C.F.M.G. Certification; USMLE

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive primary care and preventive medicine
Chronic disease management: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, GERD
Immigration medical examinations
Prescription management and medication refills
Pre-surgical clearance and medical clearance evaluations
Transgender care and hormone management
Welcome to Medicare physicals and annual wellness visits
Yellow fever vaccination and travel health
Worker’s compensation evaluations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What makes Dr. Chowdhury’s approach unique?

A: Patients highlight his thorough, unhurried style and his willingness to explore multiple treatment options and lifestyle factors, rather than simply prescribing medication at every visit.

Q: Does Dr. Chowdhury offer telehealth?

A: Yes, video visit appointments are available in addition to in-person care at his two Bronx locations.

Q: What languages does Dr. Chowdhury speak?

A: He speaks English, Spanish, and Bengali.

Q: Is Dr. Chowdhury accepting new patients?

A: Yes, he is accepting new patients. Appointments are available via Zocdoc.

Q: Does he perform immigration medical exams?

A: Yes, immigration medical examinations are one of his listed visit reasons.