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Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD

Pediatrics*
Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD
2.6 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD

Pediatrics*
Flushing, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD is a Pediatrician in Flushing, NY.
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Dr. Merchant graduated from Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences|University of Bombay / Grant Medical College in 1998 and completed a residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center.Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD is a Pediatrician in Flushing, NY and has 26 years experience. Dr. Merchant currently practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Fresh Meadow Pediatrics and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Merchant has experience treating conditions like Epilepsy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merchant received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Merchant's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merchant also speaks Hindi. Dr. Merchant is board certified in Epilepsy and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Fresh Meadow Pediatrics
    19815 Horace Harding Expy, Flushing, NY 11365
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 509-6518
  2. 2 Child Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355
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Experience and Background Check

Epilepsy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Chronic Pain
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Migraine
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Bedwetting
Cerebral Leukomalacia
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Concussion
Conduct Disorder
Constipation
Cranial Trauma
Dehydration
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Erb's Palsy
Facial Nerve Disorder
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Joint Pain
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Metabolic Disorders
Movement Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rett's Syndrome
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Stroke
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Tethered Cord Syndrome
Tic Disorders
Tourette's Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Visual Field Defects
Vocal Tic Disorder
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Medication Management
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
Neuro Interventions
Neuroimaging
Neurological Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merchant
2.6
Based on 25 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (14)

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May 23, 2024
I'm shocked to see some bad reviews. Dr. Merchant was recommended to me by someone who's son she had helped. She and her staff were very kind and caring, patient, and thorough with us. This was our first appointment and I feel we are in good hands.
— May 23, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD is a pediatrician in Flushing, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences|University of Bombay / Grant Medical College in 1998. She specializes in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences|University of Bombay / Grant Medical College
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
    2000
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merchant's profile.

Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD holds board certification in Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Dr. Merchant has over 26 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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