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Dr. Florence Shum, DO

Neurology* Age 46
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Dr. Florence Shum, DO is a Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Florence Shum, DO

Neurology* Age 46
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Florence Shum, DO is a Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Shum graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center.Dr. Florence Shum, DO is a Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY and has 19 years experience. Dr. Shum currently practices at Healthcare Associates In Medicine, P.C. and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals, Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Shum has experience treating conditions like Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Dizziness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shum received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 46 times. Dr. Shum's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shum also speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. Dr. Shum is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dizziness
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dizziness
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dizziness
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Headache
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Alzheimer's Disease
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Essential Tremor
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Parkinson's Disease
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stroke
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Tension Headache
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Visual Field Defects
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Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acoustic Neuroma
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Anterior Horn Disease
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Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
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Burning Mouth Syndrome
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Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
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Corticobasal Degeneration
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Diplopia
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Drug Induced Dystonia
Dystonia
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Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Episodic Cluster Headache
Febrile Convulsion
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Insomnia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Temporal Arteritis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tourette's Syndrome
Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Botox® for Blepharospasm
Botox® for Cervical Dystonia
Botox® for Chronic Migraine
Botox® for Upper Limb Spasticity
Botox® Injection
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Steroid Injections
Kyphoplasty
Manual Therapy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Occipital Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block

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Locations

  1. 1 Healthcare Associates In Medicine-8th Ave. Brooklyn
    5303 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 667-3333
  2. 2 Community Pediatrician PLLC
    5314 Roosevelt Ave Fl 2, Woodside, NY 11377
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 784-1400
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    2535 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 996-9888
  4. 4 Healthcare Associates In Medicine PC
    1099 Targee St, Staten Island, NY 10304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 448-3210
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 NY Neurocare Medical Services PLLC
    8321 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 996-9888
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shum
4.6
Based on 46 Reviews
5 Stars (39)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jun 06, 2023
Took her time to answer questions. Excellent staff, very friendly.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Staten Island University Hospital - North Campus (SIUH), New York City, New York
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Florence Shum, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shum's profile.

Dr. Shum frequently treats the following conditions: Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Dizziness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Florence Shum, DO is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals, Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery.

Yes, Dr. Florence Shum, DO holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, New York, NY