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Dr. Shefali Karkare, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
4.0 (1)
Map Pin Small New Hyde Park, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Shefali Karkare, MD

Dr. Shefali Karkare, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in New Hyde Park, NY. They specialize in Pediatric Neurology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Epilepsy. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / LOKMANYA TILAK MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Glen Cove Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Karkare, completed a residency at Med College India|University of Michigan / Ann Arbor. Patients rated Dr. Karkare an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Karkare works at Practice in New Hyde Park, NY with other offices in Glen Oaks, NY and Smithtown, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Epilepsy and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Karkare's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cohen Children's Sleep Medicine Center
    2001 Marcus Ave Ste W290, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 465-5255
  2. 2
    North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
    7559 263rd St, Glen Oaks, NY 11004 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 727-5795
  3. 3
    Pediatric Specialists at Smithtown
    222 E Main St Ste 106, Smithtown, NY 11787 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 439-5437

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Overlook Medical Center
  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
  • North Shore University Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Glen Cove Hospital
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

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Migraine
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Visual Field Defects
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Aural Migraine
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Bacterial Sepsis
Bell's Palsy
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Down Syndrome
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Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Fabry's Disease
Facial Nerve Disorder
Fever-Induced Seizure
Fragile X Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
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Ischemic Encephalopathy
Itchy Skin
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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
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Malnutrition
Meningitis
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spina Bifida
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Deformities
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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376794107
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Med College India|University of Michigan / Ann Arbor
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / LOKMANYA TILAK MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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    Dr. Karkare has seen patients for Epilepsy and All Headaches (incl. Migraine), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Karkare on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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