Karen R. Ballaban

Dr. Karen R. Ballaban

Pediatric Neurology
3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
Bronx, NY 
Referral may be required
3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
Bronx, NY 

Overview

Karen Ballaban-Gil, MD, is Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Center and Deputy Director, Division of Child Neurology at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein, and Professor, Pediatrics and Neurology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Ballaban-Gil has a large clinical practice in child neurology, including the evaluation and treatment of children with epilepsy, headaches, sleep disorders, autism and other developmental disabilities.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, West Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Memory Loss.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Albany Medical College

Residency

Johns Hopkins Medical Center

Specialties

Pediatric Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in NY

Fellowships

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Montefiore Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

The Children's Hospital at Montefiore
3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Other Locations
Montefiore at 555 Taxter Road
555 Taxter Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461

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Is Dr. Karen R. Ballaban a top-rated expert for Seizures?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen R. Ballaban is classified as an Experienced 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. Karen R. Ballaban specialize in?

While Dr. Karen R. Ballaban is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, West Syndrome, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.

Does Dr. Karen R. Ballaban accept my insurance?

Dr. Karen R. Ballaban accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-4378 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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