Summary

Dr. M. Zubair Kareem is a neurologist with four decades of experience treating patients with disorders of the brain and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from Punjab Medical College at the University of Punjab in Faisalabad, Pakistan, and completed his internal medicine residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Kareem pursued specialized fellowship training in stroke medicine at Washington University in 1998 and holds board certification in neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He provides care in English.

Dr. Kareem practices at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where he focuses on comprehensive neurological care. His expertise includes treating migraine headaches and pediatric migraines, helping both adult and young patients find relief from these debilitating conditions. He also addresses sensory symptoms such as hypoesthesia, where patients experience reduced sensation. Dr. Kareem performs specialized diagnostic procedures including electromyograms and nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve and muscle function, as well as electroencephalograms to assess brain activity. Patients rate him 3.4 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 40 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Washington University, Stroke Fellow
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Holyoke Medical Center Neurology & Sleep (Holyoke)

575 Beech St Ste 401Holyoke, MA 01040
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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NeurologyNeurologyPediatricsPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients
3.4 
40 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Holyoke , MASpringfield , MABoston , MAHartford , CT
Med School: University Medical College Med School: University Of Thessalia Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by M. Zubair Kareem

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • ConnectiCare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Freedom Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • Health New England - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

M. Zubair Kareem has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

M. Zubair Kareem has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

M. Zubair Kareem holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Washington University, Stroke Fellow in 1998.

Residency

Completed their residency at Muhlenberg Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, MUHLENBERG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, and Muhlenberg Regional Med Ctr, NJ, Medical Internship in 1994.

Medical School

Graduated from University Medical College, Punjab Med Coll, Univ of Punjab, Faisalabad, Pakistan in 1986, and Punjab Medical College in 1986.

NPI Number

M. Zubair Kareem's NPI number is 1235126061.

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What languages does M. Zubair Kareem speak?
M. Zubair Kareem speaks English.
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Which hospitals is M. Zubair Kareem affiliated with?
M. Zubair Kareem is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center Inc.
Where is M. Zubair Kareem's office located?
M. Zubair Kareem's office is located at 575 Beech St Ste 401, Holyoke, MA, 01040.

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