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Dr. Florence Shum, DO

Neurology* Age 46
Dr. Florence Shum, DO
4.6 (46 Ratings)
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Dr. Florence Shum, DO is a Neurology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Florence Shum, DO
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Dr. Florence Shum, DO

Neurology* Age 46
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Florence Shum, DO is a Neurology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY.

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Dr. Florence Shum, DO is a Neurology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has 19 years experience. They graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center.They currently practice at NY NeuroCare Medical Services, PLLC and are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Shum has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and Cervical Vertigo among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shum received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 46 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shum also speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. Dr. Shum is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Cervical Vertigo
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Cervical Vertigo
Dizziness
Headache
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aural Migraine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Epilepsy
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Syncope
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Tension Headache
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Nerve Conduction Studies
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Abdominal Migraine
Acoustic Neuroma
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Anterior Horn Disease
Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Injury
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Episodic Cluster Headache
Essential Tremor
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Insomnia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Temporal Arteritis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tourette's Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vasculitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Botox® for Blepharospasm
Botox® for Cervical Dystonia
Botox® for Chronic Migraine
Botox® for Upper Limb Spasticity
EMG (Electromyography)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Emblem Health
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 NY NeuroCare Medical Services, PLLC
    8321 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Healthcare Associates in Medicine- 8th Ave. Brooklyn
    5303 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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4.6
Based on 46 Reviews
5 Stars (39)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jun 06, 2023
Took her time to answer questions. Excellent staff, very friendly.
— Jun 06, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electromyography
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology
Board Certifications
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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
  • Staten Island University Hospital - North Campus (SIUH), New York City, New York
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center/Health Science Center
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Shum frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and Cervical Vertigo. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Florence Shum, DO is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Florence Shum, DO holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY