Dr. Hasan Khondker
Internal Medicine
Huntington, NY
14 years experience male
Locations
Brookhaven memorial hospital
Ny, NY
Northshore medical group
Huntington, NY
About
Bio
Board certified in internal medicine and nephrology
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Licenses
United States: New York
Languages spoken
Bengali, English
Doctor Q&A
333 Answers
2.9K Agrees
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A male asked:
Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
As long as you have: no fever should be fine..you might want to give your doctor a stool sample to test
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Most people: do not grow much past the age of 18 but as long as your growth plates are not fused you may still grow some
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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If you have a: historybof cold sore or heroes then yes a trial of Valtrex (valacyclovir) may help but have looked by a doctor first
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Unclear if: menstruation is related in any way but you should start by getting a lower back MRI
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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I wouldnt recommend: it..the vinegar can burn an open sore..it should be properely treated with medication
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Rotator cuff?: have your doctor examine it to make sure there is no structural damage
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Yes..: please a doctor immediately as circulation to the area may be compromised
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Muscle strain?: possibly from sleeping in an awkward position..see if it improves through the day if not have a doctor examine you
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
It may be a sign of : your body increased demand for nutrition for a growth however it is not normal if it continues for a prolonged period of time and you start to gain ex... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
It could be from : your bra or it could be a lymph node which could be a sign of something more serious ..have a doctor look at it
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Please go see a: doctor or emergency immediately as this can be a presentation of a heart attack
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Get an xray: contusions should heal rather quickly, if pain persists it could be a fracture so only an xray can tell
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Check lable: Check the bottle for the appropriate dose and do not take any more than is recommended
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Rib fracture?: or possible muscle strain since it's made worse by movement ...please get xray
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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It could be: tendonitis and you may benefit from some fluid drainage..consult with your orthopedist
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Not usually but: it can be controlled with proper medication and diet
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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It depends: how bad the posture is...roper stretched and excercises will speed up the process
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Get an xray: to make sure it is nothing serious..you may just be prone to excess gas production by your digestive system
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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It can: Bacteria and/or viruses associated with colds and upper respiratory illnesses can cause bad breath
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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A female asked:
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Warm compresses: if it doesn't help then see you doctor
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Hard to say: you would need a full neurological work up to determine the cause
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A female asked:
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As long as you wash: your hands before and after
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Yes this could: be badly infected and needs to be seen by a dentist
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes it is: possible..need to take a pregnancy test one week after a missed period to confirm
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Sounds like a nerve : maybe affected..you should get an MRI to see exactly what the problem is before we can recommend a solution
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A male asked:
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Surgery: is usually a last resort..I would give the antibiotics a chance to work first
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
If the leg is : swollen see your doctor to get a Doppler to rule out a blood clot
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
It could be a : reaction to stress or anxiety however if it has been going on for a long your doctor may need to do some blood tests to figure out the cause
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Yes it can be: especially if it is causing you to gain excess weight
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Not common but: possible however the best prevention is vaccines and safe sex
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Osteoarthritis?: Many times no blood test will show this condition. Consult your doctor for other types of work up such as imaging of the areas that bother you the mos... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Any fevers?: if its just pain that is probably par for the course. As long as you are not having fevers you should be fine but obviously follow up with the dentist... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Anxiety or infection: More likely anxiety but if redness persists should be examined by a doctor to rule out infection
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Cold sores can be: symptoms of a herpes breakout.
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A member asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Avoid: Any more type of entry into that orifice..Tylenol (acetaminophen) /Advil May help with pain and maybe even a warm sitz bath
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Oncology/cancer: many cancers are genetic so many oncologist will use genetics to identify those at higher risk
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Depends on how long: since you had a bowel movement. more than a week is definitely dangerous and increases the chance of intestinal infection or even ruptire
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Scabies?: please see a dermatologist or PCP as this could be a sign of scabies which is very contagious and needs a special type of treatment
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Have it examined: to you have fevers?..does it look infected?..it should be examined by a doctor as soon as possible
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A female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Possibly: this is one of the many blood tests used to diagnose lupus..you should consult your rheumatologist to have them run a full battery of tests
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Not usually: it can sometimes effect the size of a non erect penis but should not effect the size of an erection
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Just continue to: monitor ..if anything changes such as size or if they start to cause pain see the ENT again
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Hard to tell: without a picture..maybe a lipoma if it doesn't hurt which is usually harmless
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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A female asked:
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Each disorder: is rare in and of itself so to have both at the same time is even rarer
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A female asked:
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You need to get an: xray or ct scan of the area as it could be any number of things some of which can be dangerous
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A male asked:
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Dermatologist eval: Hard to tell what they are without a picture so they should be examined by a dermatologist if they haven't been already
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Carpal tunnel?: It could be carpal tunnel; have it examined by your doctor.
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Dr. Philip Miller
Oct 24, 2014
I highly endorse Dr. Khondker as an expert on both HealthTap and HealthTap Prime. His commentaries and insights are astute and educational for both patients and physicians alike. He is an asset to th...Read More
Oct 27, 2014
Dr. Khondker is a compassionate and knowledgeable physician. His answers are on point. Pleasure to have as a Healthtap colleague!
Oct 27, 2014
Thorough and compassionate answers, with excellent collaboration with colleagues.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks went to urgent care, emergency rooms to far they think its costochondritis chest wall pain i have a dr appointment monday to find outmore
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Results have not been read by my dr yet. I know pain isn't from the Mri. I was thinking he needle from putting in contrast dye. But how long will this last?
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks very much - I really appreciate your advice! It's great to know that I don't need to rush to a doctor straight away.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Upstate Medical University, NY
MD
Residency
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 2009
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, East Long Island Region - Fall
2014
Top General Internist, First Place, East Long Island Region - Fall
2014
Most Influential Doctor, Second Place, New York - Fall
2014
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