4.6
10 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Karlekar completed his pediatric residency in 2000 at NY Medical College/Westchester Medical Center after completing medical school at St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1997. Prior to coming to Hendersonville, TN in 2007, Dr Karlekar remained in New York City working at Beth Israel's Insititute for Neurology and Neurosurgery as a pediatric hospitalist. After gaining valuable experience there, he joined a pediatric practice in the Bronx, NY where he developed an interest in managing asthma/allergies, along with developmental issues such as ADHD/ADD in children and aldolescents. Dr Karlekar is a board certified pediatrician as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Before beginning his medical career, Dr Karlekar had always been involved with children in varying capacities. This included running programs for disabled children while earning his BS at the Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as volunteering as a teacher in the Peace Corps after …graduating from college. Dr Karlekar lives in Nashville with his wife, Kavita Karlekar, also a physician.
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- 29 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- New York Medical College
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Saagar B Karlekar has 3 locationsHendersonville Childrens Clinic
262 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 203Hendersonville, TN 37075 Tel: (615) 824-1142
Mon8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 11:00 am
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
355 New Shackle Island RdHendersonville, TN 37075 Tel: (615) 338-1000
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Polish, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Hendersonville , TN | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN |
| Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University | Med School: New Jersey Medical School | Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Saagar B Karlekar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Saagar B Karlekar has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
New York Medical College
Medical School
St Georges University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Saagar Karlekar affiliated with?
- Dr. Saagar Karlekar is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.
- What languages does Dr. Saagar Karlekar speak?
- Dr. Saagar Karlekar speaks Spanish and English.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Saagar Karlekar?
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- Where is Dr. Saagar Karlekar's office located?
- Dr. Saagar Karlekar's office is located at 262 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 203, Hendersonville, TN, 37075.
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