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Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 70
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Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 70
New York, NY
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45 years of experience
Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Sivapalan graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS. Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in New York, NY and has 45 years experience. Dr. Sivapalan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. Dr. Sivapalan has experience treating conditions like Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Aseptic Meningitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sivapalan's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sivapalan is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Aseptic Meningitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Aseptic Meningitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Aseptic Meningitis
Bacterial Sepsis
Bronchitis
Cellulitis
Epstein-Barr Virus
Gastritis
Gonococcal Bursitis
Hepatitis C
Orbital Cellulitis
Phaeohyphomycotic Brain Abscess
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis
Acute Sinusitis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Amebic Brain Abscess
Bird Flu
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Brain Abscess
Candidemia
Candidiasis of Central Nervous System
Candidiasis of Mouth
Chickenpox
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Endocarditis
Erysipelas
Gastric Ulcer
Genitourinary Chlamydial Infection
German Measles
Gonococcal Cystitis
Gonococcal Ocular Infection
Gonorrhea Infections
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hepatitis B
Herpetic Keratitis
Histoplasmosis
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Infective Arthritis
Infective Endocarditis
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Liver Fluke
Meningitis
Meningitis in Lyme Disease
Meningoencephalitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pharyngolaryngitis
Pinworm
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Scarlet Fever
Sepsis
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Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Tuberculosis
Urinary Schistosomiasis
Urogenital Candidiasis
Whipple's Disease
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cholesterol Screening
Diabetes Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Immunization Administration
Liver Function Test
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Osteoporosis Screening
Pap Smear
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Pulmonary Function Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Hospital Advantage EPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Local Value Network POS Plus
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
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    Choice POS
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    Navigate Plus POS
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    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Aetna HMO
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  • Open Access Plus
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    Cigna HMO
  • Freedom
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Locations

  1. 1 Nyc Health Hospitals / Harlem
    506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
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  2. 2 Office
    506 Malcolm X Blvd Rm 3101A, New York, NY 10037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 939-2940

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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sivapalan's profile.

Dr. Sivapalan frequently treats the following conditions: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Aseptic Meningitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem.

Yes, Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem

    506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY