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Summary
Dr. Karthik Sivashanker is a board-certified physician specializing in neurology and psychiatry with 18 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital. This dual specialty background allows him to address both neurological conditions and mental health disorders with comprehensive expertise.
Dr. Sivashanker practices in Lynn, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with West Roxbury VA Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating mood disorders in children and adolescents, including bipolar disorder in young patients. He also has experience managing schizoaffective disorder, which combines symptoms of schizophrenia with mood disorder episodes.
Dr. Sivashanker practices in Lynn, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with West Roxbury VA Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating mood disorders in children and adolescents, including bipolar disorder in young patients. He also has experience managing schizoaffective disorder, which combines symptoms of schizophrenia with mood disorder episodes.
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Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- New York Presbyterian Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Neurology | Psychiatry | Psychiatry | Psychiatry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 18 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Lynn , MA | Jamaica Plain , MA | Charlestown , MA | Newton Lower Falls , MA |
| Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karthik Sivashanker
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karthik Sivashanker has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karthik Sivashanker has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Karthik Sivashanker holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 2009 and NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY THE FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Sivashanker's NPI number is 1912140054.
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- Dr. Karthik Sivashanker's office is located at 112 Market St Ste 2, Lynn, MA, 01901.
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