“Excellent experienced doctor . When you’re with her it’s like you’re her only patient. Excellent bedside manner.”
Education and Training:
- Hunter College
- BA Psychology, Valedictorian
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- MD
- Internship Internal Medicine
- Residency in Neurology
- Fellowship Clinical Neurophysiology
Board Certification:
- Neurology
Attending appointments:
- New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill-Cornell Medical College
- Lenox Hill Hospital
Languages:
- English
- Greek
Location:
- Manhattan
- Astoria
"My fascination with the brain began in my teenage years when I watched my grandmother struggle with memory loss. That experience gave me firsthand insight into how neurological conditions can leave both patients and their families feeling vulnerable. I believe that recognizing and addressing this emotional impact is essential to building a strong and trusting physician-patient relationship. Beyond diagnosing and treating, my goal is to connect with my patients on a personal level—truly listening to their concerns, providing clear and accurate medical information, and empowering them to take an active role in their care. By fostering open communication and trust, I strive to make each patient feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their journey."
Dr. Zaharakis is a native New Yorker born to Greek immigrant parents and the first woman in her family to earn a college degree, paving the way for future generations. She graduated Valedictorian from Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) with a degree in Psychology before earning her Medical Degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, one of the nation's most prestigious medical institutions. During her medical training, she pursued international clinical electives, spending a summer in Athens, where she cared for trauma patients, and in Vienna, where she gained invaluable experience working with psychiatry patients affected by neurological diseases.
Dr. Zaharakis completed her internship in Internal Medicine and Neurology residency at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, two of the most renowned medical centers. She then pursued additional training with a highly specialized fellowship in Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Board-certified in Neurology since 2006, Dr. Zaharakis has dedicated her career to providing exceptional neurological care. She currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical Center and is an attending neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health. Her expertise spans all aspects of general neurology, and she is committed to offering comprehensive care, expert consultations, and second opinions.
Dr. Zaharakis has been featured in Greek newspaper articles and health-related television programs on the local Hellenic TV network, where she shared her insights on neurological health.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Zaharakis resides in New York City with her husband, daughter, and their beloved pets, including their spirited Pug, Rex. She enjoys reading, running, and spending quality time with friends and family on the scenic North Fork of Long Island.