Shami Nandy, M.D. Family Medicine Geriatrician
Primary Appointment Location
Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic
629 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6219
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Senior Health
- Primary Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Languages
- English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
Make an Appointment With Dr. Nandy
New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.
Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.
About Dr. Nandy
Clinical Biography
Shami Nandy, M.D., is a geriatrician who sees patients at the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic in the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. Dr. Nandy also serves on the geriatrics consult service at UAMS and will help to identify patients who are at high risk of falls and who might be developing delirium.
Dr. Nandy's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Dr. Shami Nandy is an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Geriatrics.
She received her medical degree from Dhaka Medical College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2009. She completed her family medicine residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Monroe and then continued her training with a fellowship in geriatrics at UAMS.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Geriatrics
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Residency
- Ochsner LSU Health – Monroe Medical Center
Family Medicine - Medical School
- Dhaka Medical College
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine — Family Medicine
Dr. Nandy's Research
Dr. Shami Nandy recently completed a case report, “Knowledge of Fall Risk Factors among Older Adults in South Central U.S.” and will be involved with clinical research on dementia.
Dr. Nandy's Areas of Expertise
Senior Health
As your body matures, we want to give you the medical tools and resources you need to stay healthy and active.
Primary Care
Seeing a primary care provider is a great way to get healthy and stay that way. Let a UAMS Health provider get you to a better state of health.
Locations Where Dr. Nandy Practices
Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic , Primary Location
629 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6219
New and Returning Patients
Patient Ratings & Reviews
Average Ratings
- Recommend Provider
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4.4 out of 5
- Listened Carefully
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4.2 out of 5
- Knew Important Medical History
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3.7 out of 5
- Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
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4.2 out of 5
- Trust Provider
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4.3 out of 5
Overall: 4.1 out of 5
(361 Ratings, 65 Comments)
Individual Reviews
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Very good way go handle when conditions do not require in person visit.
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Aug 1, 2024Comment
Yes, I met with Dr. Nandy. She was very attentive and it seemed like she understood what I needed to do. She was going to send me to a couple of places and we talked about that. So I was very impressed with the visit.
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Jul 10, 2024Comment
I love this kind of appointment!
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Jul 1, 2024Comment
Long wait time, almost an hour, before I was called back
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Jul 1, 2024Comment
A good beginning for what I hope to be a long term relationship.
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Jun 24, 2024Comment
Dr. Nandy is very thorough.
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Jun 19, 2024More Reviews
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Yes, I met with Dr. Nandy. She was very attentive and it seemed like she understood what I needed to do. She was going to send me to a couple of places and we talked about that. So I was very impressed with the visit.
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Jul 10, 2024Comment
I love this kind of appointment!
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Jul 1, 2024Comment
Long wait time, almost an hour, before I was called back
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Jul 1, 2024Comment
A good beginning for what I hope to be a long term relationship.
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Jun 24, 2024Comment
Dr. Nandy is very thorough.
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Jun 19, 2024Comment
Seeing doctor for the first time
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Jun 12, 2024Comment
Excellent experience!
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May 20, 2024Comment
very good
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May 20, 2024Comment
Mainly wait times too along
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Apr 29, 2024Comment
It was my first visit, therefore I need more than one contact to form a definitive opinion.
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Apr 4, 2024Comment
Was a good experience.
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Mar 27, 2024Comment
Haven't heard from Dr Nandy(?) About lower leg tests ??
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Mar 6, 2024Comment
Very happy with this visit
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Feb 29, 2024Comment
All good
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Feb 26, 2024Comment
I was just grateful to be able to be seen.
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Feb 23, 2024Comment
The Doctor was very rushed and said she had a time in which to see Me! She treat like I just a number! That was very different from what I'm accustomed to.
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Feb 21, 2024Comment
Will be finding a new PCP.
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Feb 14, 2024Comment
My doctor was very caring and understand my need and I appreciate that
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Feb 12, 2024Comment
very thorough - thanks
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Feb 9, 2024Comment
I had to say something to her that she was not listening and I had to repeat myself many many times.My aunt who has hearing aids heard what I said and she was sitting in the other side of the room. So I told the doctor your not listening. After that she started to pat attention. Maybe she had some personal things going on in her life that she mentally wasn't there. I don't know
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Feb 7, 2024Comment
Experience with the Dr. was amazing! q
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Feb 1, 2024Comment
At the beginning of this essay or this survey, I was pressing one, thinking that that was a yes. But so all of the ones, please delete the ones that were negative and put the highest score because everything was fantastic. You folks are all wonderful and I'm so happy that you're there for us. And Dr. Nandy was fantastic. So please, resubmit my scores all very, very, very high. Thank you. Have a Merry Christmas.
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Dec 11, 2023Comment
Yes, Dr. Nandy was very thorough and I believe that she has given me the best care possible and I will continue going to her. I recommend her to my friends all the time and I think she's doing the best medical care that's available. Thank you for letting me share.
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Dec 4, 2023Comment
Please tell the doctor to stop saying fat every other sentence. The patient knows that they are over weight. It won't help saying it every other sentence,"the problem is you're fat".
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Nov 28, 2023Comment
Overall satisfied.
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Nov 16, 2023Comment
Dr. Nandy is patient and caring, so knowledgeable and articulate. I am so lucky to be her patient.
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Nov 15, 2023Comment
I was not treated by a Nurse; but checked in. The attending Doctor was not a good listener; made assumptions about my condition and based prognosis on misconceptions.
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Jul 31, 2023Comment
Hope to get some more info on what all of these Rx meds are supposed to be doing for me.
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Jul 31, 2023Comment
This was my first visit. I wish there was more time.
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Jul 31, 2023Comment
It was my first appointment at this clinic & I feel confident in the Doctor and nurse that I saw.
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Jul 26, 2023Comment
The doctor did not listen to me when I tried to explain that I had moved to [OUT OF STATE] but was in LR solely to address a specific issue I had and would follow up as soon as zi had a PCP in [OUT OF STATE]. She interrupted several times and showed she had not listened to the fact I lived in [OUT OF STATE]. Very frustrating.
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Jul 24, 2023Comment
Dr. Nandy was great! She got to the root of the problem!
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Jul 24, 2023Comment
It was good
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Jul 19, 2023Comment
I'm always satisfied when both my husband and myself come to the Longevity Center. We like the doctors we've had and there's good communication. Thank you.
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Jul 19, 2023Comment
Listened, we did not feel rushed, took in our concerns, and called personally that afternoon to discuss some issues after lab results. We would definitely recommend!
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Jul 17, 2023Comment
I like that they are always on schedule here and I don't have to sit and wait forever. I make an appointment and they honor it. Thank you.
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Jul 17, 2023Comment
I am very impressed with Dr. Nandy. She is sincerely interested in my health and is determined that I enjoy "my golden years" as she refers to them. Thank you Dr. Nandy.
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Jul 10, 2023Comment
Love going to longevity center. They are very caring and go the extra mile to understand my condition for that visit. They work hard to find answers, including testing.
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Jul 10, 2023Comment
Dr. Nandy did not welcome me. She did not introduce herself. She showed no hint of kindness or interest in establishing a repoire. For the first time, I was told about the new policy, which she thought was about 2019, in regard to drugs like Ambien. I was shocked. Thinking about my current pcp, I said that doctors should explain things like that to their patients. She said, "We don't have time." I told her doctors should TAKE the time to explain something like that. She said, "We only have 15 minutes per patient, and I've spent more time than that on you." I was reminded of that at least 2 more times during our visit...[IRRELEVANT]... When Dr. Nandy told me she could not fill my [MEDICATION] and she was going to lower my dosage of [MEDICATION], I began to gather up my belongings. I told her that there was no way this was going to work. She convinced me to stay and listen, but I was so upset I started crying. It was hard to even concentrate on what she was saying. She didn't speak up, she didn't look me in the eye, and she rambled. Even as she explained she meant to taper these meds, I knew it was wrong to do them both at the same time. I have tried to wean myself off these meds before with a lot of misery and no success. The pharmacist, [NAME], called that afternoon, and I cannot sing her praises enough. She listened and together we developed a workable plan. I did not feel rushed or judged. She explained the conflict between [MEDICATION] and [MEDICATION] in a way I understood, and, of course, I would like to do something about it, but not while I'm quitting [MEDICATION]. In fact, the thought of stopping [MEDICATION] is overwhelming to me. I dread the thought of going back to the nightmares and sleepless nights. I have zero confidence that Dr. Nandy will compassionate and understanding while I'm trying or proud of me when I succeed. I have other examples of how we could not communicate. I would say that 80 percent of our exchanges were misunderstood by one or the other of us. I just cannot see myself growing old with Dr. Nandy. At the end of our visit, I said, "Dear, I am so sorry I got upset earlier. " As I turned and smiled, my apology was met with a jerk on her name tag and, "My name is Dr. Nandy." I don't know if I offended her by calling her dear or if she was introducing herself like she should have done when we first met. I made the decision in January to be the healthiest I could be as I grow ol [Truncated]
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Jul 10, 2023Comment
I thank you for the care you provide my mother. Dr Nandy and nurses are awesome people that seem to really care. I appreciate all you do. Thank you
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Jul 6, 2023Comment
Dr. Nandy and staff are much appreciated! Kudos to the tech who drew blood with only ONE stick; almost never happens.
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Jul 5, 2023Comment
A young MD should NOT be in geriatric center! Dr. Nandy was short and quick to prescribe and refer! My blood pressure is being supervised/prescribed by my long-term stroke Dr. (rehab Dr [NAME]). All tests within normal range including BP and she prescribed Lipitor and Norvasc (another BP Pill!!!) after a cursory glance at my bag of 2 bottles of BP pills I am currently taking and written instructions said to ADD the two new to those I'm currently taking! NO Confidence! [PATIENT NAME]
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Jun 29, 2023Comment
I had a very good experience. I really appreciate the doctor and the nurses. I'm very happy to be coming to UAMS. Thank you.
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Jun 26, 2023Comment
An all-around positive experience. I had a good follow-up call from Dr Nandy the next day.
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Jun 26, 2023Comment
I feel very comfortable using the senior Clinic and all that is provided.
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Jun 22, 2023Comment
It was a very good experience. Some of the information on MyChart was out of date or incomplete--I'm not sure where it came from. I need to know how and when to update it with most current information.
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Jun 19, 2023Comment
Good over all experience.
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Jun 14, 2023Comment
I just felt that the dr did not know anything about my health history. She also told me she didn't have time because she had another patient waiting. It was my first time to see her & I won't be seeing her again. Only bad experience I have ever had at the longevity clinic.
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Jun 14, 2023Comment
Very positive
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Jun 12, 2023Make an Appointment With Dr. Nandy
New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.
Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.