Overview
Kara Shetler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
Dr. Shetler is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Encephalitis, and Memory Loss.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara Shetler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Shetler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara Shetler by calling their office at 215-662-3606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara Shetler a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara Shetler is classified as an Advanced expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kara Shetler specialize in?
While Dr. Kara Shetler is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Encephalitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kara Shetler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara Shetler has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Kara Shetler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara Shetler accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara Shetler accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Independent Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-662-3606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- SeizuresDr. Shetler isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Shetler isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Shetler isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Shetler isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Shetler isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shetler isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy