Summary

Dr. Vicki Shanker is a neurologist with 25 years of experience treating disorders of the nervous system. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 2002, followed by her residency at Montefiore Medical Center in 2005. Dr. Shanker speaks English fluently.

Dr. Shanker practices at Mount Sinai Brooklyn and serves patients in New York, NY. She specializes in treating movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and dystonia that begins early in life. Her treatment approaches include physical therapy to improve mobility and Botox injections for muscle control. Patients have given Dr. Shanker an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 25 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Vicki Shanker

521 W 57th St Fl 6New York, NY 10019
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Vicki Shanker, MDDr. Aric Hausknecht, MDDr. Joel Salinas, MDDr. Sylvia Anna Mohen, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
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4.3 
25 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Russian
New York , NYForest Hills , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Med School: University of Miami Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vicki Shanker

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care
  • United Health Care - Top Tier

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vicki Shanker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vicki Shanker has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Essential Tremor
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Parkinson Disease
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center2005

Internship

Long Island Jewish Medical Center2002

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Vicki Shanker accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Vicki Shanker accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vicki Shanker affiliated with?
Dr. Vicki Shanker is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn.
Does Dr. Vicki Shanker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Vicki Shanker accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vicki Shanker?
You can find contact information for Dr. Vicki Shanker here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Vicki Shanker speak?
Dr. Vicki Shanker speaks English.

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