Reema Maindiratta
Neurologist
Reema Maindiratta, MD, has a private practice in Dix Hills, NY. Dr. Maindiratta specializes in the complex pathways of the neurosystem, treating various disorders, diseases, and injury. During her neurology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she was voted Chief Resident, and later on one of America's Top Physicians. Being a physician is a privilege. It gave her the chance to work with people and their families who were sick and in pain, to listen and learn from each one of them, and with what she had learned academically, to diagnose and hopefully provide relief and a cure.
Professional Information
Job Title :
Neurologist
Areas of Treatment :
Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Pain Management
Specialties :
Neurologist
Hospital Affiliation :
Good Samaritan Hospital
Practice Name :
Reema Maindiratta, MD, P.C.
Years in Practice :
20 Years
Description of Practice :
- Board Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology); American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- General Neurology
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Pain Management
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Neurodiagnostic Testing
- Past training in Physiotherapy
Areas of Expertise :
14 years. Muscular Disorders, Disease and Injury to Nervous System
Education/Degree :
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Year Graduated :
1991
Internships :
New York University Medical Ctr / Veterans Affairs
Residencies :
Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Resident & Chief Resident)
Fellowships :
Montefiore Hospital Medical Center
Board Certification :
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology; American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Professional Society Memberships :
American Medical Association, American Neurology Association, American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Honors and Awards :
- Master Physician of The American Institute of Geriatrics, 2012
- America's Top Physicians, 2012-2009
- Grand Physician of Geriatrics, 2012
- Professional of the Year, 2012, Strathmore's Who's Who.
- Chief Resident (1995-1996), Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Scholar in Pediatrics (1991), University of Connecticut Medical School
- Dean's Honors List (1985-1987), New York University
- Highest Distinction Honors, London, UK (1984): Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Articles/Publications :
Book Chapters
Teaching and Speaking :
I've had the oppotunity to present grand rounds and round table conferences on multiple topics including: Pain Management, Movement Disorders, Headaches, and Dementia. I have also had the pleasure to work with medical students, interns, and residents in the hospital and office setting.
Research Interests :
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pain Managament
Philanthropic Initiatives :
Child Abuse education, awareness and recognition. Supported Education for Underprivileged Children in India, Contributions to Medical Care for the Underprivileged and Third World Countries, Contributions for Cancer, Lupus, and Multiple Sclerosis Research
Attributes Success To:
Encouraging mentors and colleagues together with supportive family and friends made this path easier. Success was the unexpected sweet fruit that followed.
Languages :
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Gender :
female
Favorite Medical Journal :
Neurology
Favorite Vacation Place :
Old Quebec, Canada
Hobbies/Sports :
Reading, Writing poetry, Traveling, Cooking
