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Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD

Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD

Pediatric Neurology*

Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Flushing, NY. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Locations

Practice

Child Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens5645 Main St Flushing, NY 11355
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Practice

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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Care Philosophy

"We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. "

- Dr. Sabiha Merchant, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Merchant specializes in the areas of Epilepsy & Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalNeurosciences Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Merchant's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merchant

2.8

27 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
41%
41%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
52%
52%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 05, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S. Sripathy – Jan 30, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tatjana – Sep 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joanna – Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Katie Elliot – Jun 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sonia Lopez – Jan 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Janet Caneli – Jan 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Diana – Oct 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
mother in NY.NY – Dec 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous in New York, NY – Oct 01, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mother in New York, NY – Sep 14, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paulina in Brooklyn, NY – Aug 15, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anne in New York, NY – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. 

biography

Dr. Sabiha Merchant is a Child Neurologist practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Fresh Meadows, NY. She received her medical degree from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Shivaja University, completed her residency in...read more
  • Pediatric Neurology

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School
  • University Of Bombay / Grant Medical College

    Medical School
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-weill Cornell Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Epilepsy
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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  • English

  • Hindi

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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  • Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
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