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.
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3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
555 Taxter Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
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.
The Children's Hospital At Montefiore
Solomon L. Moshé, MD, is Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of the Isabelle Rapin Child Neurology Division and Director of Clinical Neurophysiology at Montefiore. He is also the Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Vice Chair, Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, and Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein). Dr. Moshé’s clinical focus is on epilepsy and electroencephalography with special emphasis on age-related influences on the expression, control and consequences of seizures. Dr. Moshe is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.
The Children's Hospital At Montefiore
Elissa G. Yozawitz, MD, is Director of Neonatal Neurology at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Yozawitz focuses on the neurological management of children, from the neonatal period through adolescence, particularly those with difficult-to-treat seizures. She also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, stroke and seizures in the newborn. Dr. Yozawitz’s expertise includes electroencephalography (EEG) and state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Yozawitz is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy.
Montefiore Medical Center
Shlomo Shinnar is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Shinnar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Epilepsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen R. Ballaban
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen R. Ballaban?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen R. Ballaban by calling their office at 718-920-4378. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen R. Ballaban has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Karen R. Ballaban's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- EpilepsyDr. Ballaban isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Ballaban isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Ballaban isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Ballaban isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- West SyndromeDr. Ballaban isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.