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Dr. Florence Shum, DO
Overview of Dr. Florence Shum, DO
Dr. Florence Shum, DO is a Neurology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Neurology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology. They graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Shum, completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center. Patients rated Dr. Shum an average 4.6 star rating.
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NY NeuroCare Medical Services, PLLC8321 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Directions (718) 996-9888Monday09:00 - 17:00Tuesday09:00 - 17:00Wednesday09:00 - 17:00Thursday09:00 - 17:00Friday09:00 - 17:00Saturday09:00 - 16:00SundayClosed
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Healthcare Associates in Medicine- 8th Ave. Brooklyn5303 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Directions (718) 667-3333
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Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- Maimonides Medical Center
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Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Insomnia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
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Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
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Tourette's Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Tremor
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Vertigo
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Botox® for Blepharospasm
Botox® for Cervical Dystonia
Botox® for Chronic Migraine
Botox® for Upper Limb Spasticity
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
EMG (Electromyography)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Cervical Vertigo
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Facial Nerve Disorder
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Myelopathy
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Acoustic Neuroma
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Anterior Horn Disease
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Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
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Bell's Palsy
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Burning Mouth Syndrome
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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
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Cluster Headache
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Compressed Spinal Cord
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
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Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
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Episodic Cluster Headache
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Essential Tremor
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Herniated Disc
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Hypothalamus Cancer
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
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Ischemic Encephalopathy
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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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Loss of Smell and Taste
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Lyme Disease
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Meningitis
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Parkinsonism
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pinched Nerve in Back
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Pituitary Tumor
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Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Primary Insomnia
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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
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Pseudobulbar Affect
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Rasmussen's Syndrome
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Seizure Disorders
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Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
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Sleep Apnea
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Spina Bifida
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Spinal Demyelination
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
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Tourette's Syndrome
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Vasculitis
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
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Botox® for Blepharospasm
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Botox® for Cervical Dystonia
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- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Elderplan
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4.6
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About Dr. Florence Shum, DO
Specialties*
- Neurology
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Years of Experience
- 19 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1336378850
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center
Fellowship
Residency
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center
Residency
Internship
- Staten Island University Hospital - North Campus (SIUH), New York City, New York
Internship
Medical Education
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology
Board Certifications
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Dr. Shum speaks Cantonese and Mandarin.
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