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Summary
Dr. Kara Melmed is a neurologist and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. With 13 years of experience treating patients, she specializes in caring for individuals with complex neurological and internal medicine conditions. She speaks English with her patients.
Dr. Melmed practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including Tisch Hospital and NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She has particular expertise in treating stroke patients and those experiencing breathing difficulties. Her clinical skills include managing patients who need specialized cooling treatments and performing chest imaging studies to help diagnose medical conditions.
Dr. Melmed practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including Tisch Hospital and NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She has particular expertise in treating stroke patients and those experiencing breathing difficulties. Her clinical skills include managing patients who need specialized cooling treatments and performing chest imaging studies to help diagnose medical conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Arizona
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed has 3 locationsNeurological Surgery At Columbia University Medical Center
710 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032 Tel: (212) 305-5543
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
Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
622 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032 Tel: (212) 305-2500
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Neurology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Urdu | Speaks English, Spanish |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York City , NY |
| Med School: University Of Arizona | Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu | Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Med School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, MD |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed
Medical Specialties
Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Arizona and University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Melmed's NPI number is 1013354745.
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- Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
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- What languages does Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed speak?
- Dr. Kara Rachel Melmed speaks English.
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