4.6
7 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Sivapalan graduated from the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He works in New York, NY and specializes in Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Sivapalan is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center.
Quick Facts
- 46 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD | Dr. Douglas V. Sepkowitz, MD | Dr. Elizabeth Robilotti, MD | Brian E Scully, MD |
| Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 46 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 55 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| New York , NY | Brooklyn , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: University Of Colombo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vel Sivapalan
Medical Specialties
Dr. Vel Sivapalan has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vel Sivapalan has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
Dr. Vel Sivapalan holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Colombo Faculty Of Medicine in 1980.
NPI Number
Dr. Sivapalan's NPI number is 1427005255.
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- What languages does Dr. Vel Sivapalan speak?
- Dr. Vel Sivapalan speaks English.
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- Does Dr. Vel Sivapalan accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Vel Sivapalan accepts on their Vitals profile.
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