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Puntambekar, Preeti V., MD, PhD

Puntambekar, Preeti V., MD, PhD
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About

Certification: Neurology, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology,

Health Clinic for Women with Epilepsy

At WMCHealth's Clinic for Women with Epilepsy, we recognize that epilepsy management is as unique as you are. Our specialized team is dedicated to empowering women with epilepsy throughout all life stages.

We offer customized care that goes beyond seizure control:

  • Adolescence to Menopause: We address age-specific challenges, including catamenial epilepsy and menopausal transitions
  • Family Planning: Our proactive medication adjustments and folic acid guidance help support safe pregnancies
  • Pregnancy and Beyond: Partnering with maternal-fetal specialists for high-risk pregnancies, we monitor your medication regimen and provide tailored delivery and postpartum plans
  • Comprehensive Women's Health: We manage birth control interactions, bone health and other epilepsy-related concerns Our board-certified epileptologists work alongside you, providing sophisticated care, up-to-date resources and continuous support.

Whether you're navigating daily life with epilepsy or planning for major milestones, we're here to help. Call 914.345.1313 to learn more.

Transition Clinic for Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care

If you have epilepsy, navigating the transition from pediatric to adult care can be overwhelming. At WMCHealth's Transition Clinic for Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care, we bridge the gap with expertise and compassion.

Our team specializes in guiding young adults through this crucial phase. We offer:

  • Comprehensive medical evaluations
  • Tailored treatment plans
  • Practical advice on adult epilepsy management
  • Support for complex epilepsy cases
  • Strategies for increasing independence in care

Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and resources and address your specific needs and concerns, providing a launch pad for confident, informed epilepsy management in adulthood. Call 914.345.1313 to learn more.

 

Professional Memberships:

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Epilepsy Society
  • American Clinical Neurophysiology Society

Awards/Professional Recognition:

  • Fellow of American Clinical Neurophysiology Society


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Insurance: WMCHealth and WMCHealth Physicians accept most insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. Please confirm your insurance with your provider’s office and if necessary, with our hospitals and diagnostic testing services.

Education

Medical Education: Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
Medical Education: B.J. Medical College PUNE India, Pune
Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine (Michigan), Detroit, MI - Neurology
Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine (Michigan), Detroit, MI - Transitional Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA - Clinical Neurophysiology/Electroencephalography

Specialties

Specialties:
  • Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology
  • Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy
  • Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
Special Clinical Interest:
  • Seizures/Epilepsy
  • Women with Epilepsy
  • Critical care EEG Monitoring
  • Anti-seizure medications
  • Refractory epilepsy
  • Epilepsy surgery

Locations

19 Bradhurst Avenue
Suite 3850S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Phone: 914.345.1313