Michael D. Kolesnik
Experienced in Encephalitis

Dr. Michael D. Kolesnik

Neurology
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck
611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
Great Neck, NY 
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Experienced in Encephalitis
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck
611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
Great Neck, NY 
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Overview

Michael Kolesnik is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Kolesnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Encephalitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Encephalitis.

Graduate Institution
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Northwell Health
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology
Fellowships
University of Colorado at Denver
Hospital Affiliations
Mather Hospital
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Plainview Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Staten Island University Hospital
Glen Cove Hospital
North Shore University Hospital Syosset
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
North Shore University Hospital
South Shore University Hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Russian
Gender
Male

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Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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Humana
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  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
SelectHealth
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute at Great Neck
611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, Great Neck, NY 11021
Call: 516-325-7000
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences and Cardiology at Rego Park
95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite D, Rego Park, NY 11374

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Total Publications

Perampanel and Postictal Agitation.
Perampanel and Postictal Agitation.
Journal: Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape
Published: March 16, 2024
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