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Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO

Family Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO
3.9 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Central Islip, NY.
Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO
3.9 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO

Family Medicine* Age 54
Central Islip, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Central Islip, NY.

About

Dr. Sheflin graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY. Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Central Islip, NY and has 23 years experience. Dr. Sheflin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and South Shore University Hospital. At present, Dr. Sheflin received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Sheflin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sheflin is board certified in Family Practice/OMT and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Sinusitis
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Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
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Bronchitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
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Cluster Headache
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Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 1
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Dizziness
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Essential Tremor
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Influenza (Flu)
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Intertrigo
Iodine Deficiency
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Limb Pain
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
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Nail Infection
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Onychomycosis
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Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
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Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Pro Plus Plans EPO
    Pro Plans EPO
    Total Plans EPO
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  • Freedom
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Family Health Care Center
    267 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722
  2. 2 Office
    600 Northern Blvd, Greenvale, NY 11548

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sheflin
3.9
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Feb 14, 2018
Dr. Sheflin is a great physician. She has a wonderful bedside manner. She and her staff are always super attentive. I highly recommend her. In addition I like he fact that she does not write script after script. She runs a very proactive practice.
Michelle in West Babylon, NY — Feb 14, 2018
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice/OMT
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sheflin's profile.

Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and South Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Sheflin, DO holds board certification in Family Practice/OMT.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

  • South Shore University Hospital

    301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY