Summary

Dr. Michelle Kaku is a neurologist who has dedicated 15 years to caring for patients with neurological conditions. She earned her medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed her internship at Rush University in 2012, followed by her residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2015. Dr. Kaku is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, allowing her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Kaku practices at Boston Medical Center and sees patients in New York, New York. She specializes in treating various types of back pain, including back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teenagers. Her expertise includes performing electromyogram and nerve conduction studies to diagnose nerve and muscle conditions. She also performs skin biopsies when needed to help identify certain neurological conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Michelle Kaku

1468 Madison Ave Annenberg Building, 2nd FlNew York, NY 10029

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Med School: State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, MD
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michelle Kaku

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • 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

Medical Specialties

Michelle Kaku has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michelle Kaku has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 2015.

Internship

Completed their internship at Rush University in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Michelle Kaku's NPI number is 1275829574.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Michelle Kaku affiliated with?
Michelle Kaku is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.
What languages does Michelle Kaku speak?
Michelle Kaku speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Kaku?
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Does Michelle Kaku accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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