NY Neurological Associates, PC - Doctors
Tanya Fatimi, MD
"I became fascinated by the diagnostic puzzles of clinical neurology after reading Oliver Sacks’ neurological tales during medical school. While I still enjoy diagnostic challenges, building long-term relationships with patients has proven to be the most fulfilling aspect of my medical career. I truly love getting to know my patients as individuals apart from their health concerns. I listen carefully, quickly establish rapport and put my patients at ease during what can be a scary time. My strong relationships are based upon collaboration with my patients as well as their family members, caregivers, and other health care providers."
Dr. Tanya Fatimi grew up in the seaside village of Bellport on Long Island, the daughter of two physician parents. She completed her undergraduate studies at Yale University in 1996 where she received a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. She graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2001 where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded a distinction in research. During medical school, she spent additional clinical time in Botswana during its HIV/AIDS epidemic and at her mother’s alma mater, the renowned Christian Medical College in Vellore, India studying neurological infectious diseases.
She completed all her post-graduate medical studies at Columbia University. After a rigorous internal medicine internship caring for medically complex patients, Dr. Fatimi trained at one of the top neurological programs in the country, The Neurological Institute, where her peers elected her Chief Resident in her senior year. Following her residency, she undertook additional training in Clinical Neurophysiology, specializing in neuromuscular disease and electromyography. During her fellowship, she co-authored two book chapters in written and online textbooks.
She is board certified in Neurology since 2006 and has subspecialty board certification in Neuromuscular Diseases. Currently, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical Center and an attending neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health. She has extensive clinical experience in all aspects of general neurology. She is available for ongoing neurological care, consultations, and second opinions.
She resides north of New York City with her husband, teenage daughter and son, and her Welsh Springer Spaniel. In her free time, she is an avid gardener, tennis player, and adventurous traveler.
- Yale University
- BS Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- MD, Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society - Columbia University Medical Center
- Internship Internal Medicine
- Residency in Neurology
- Chief Resident Neurology
- Fellowship Clinical Neurophysiology
- Neurology
- Neuromuscular Disease
- New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill-Cornell Medical College
- Lenox Hill Hospital
Yvonne Zaharakis, MD
"My fascination with the brain first began when my grandmother started losing her memory during my teenage years. From this experience, I know firsthand that neurological conditions have the potential to make patients and their families feel very vulnerable. I believe that a physician’s ability to recognize and address this is essential in the development of a successful relationship with patients. Aside from diagnosing and treating individuals, I strive to empower my patients by providing them with accurate medical information, listening to specific concerns, and encouraging them to be involved in their care."
Dr. Zaharakis is a native New Yorker born to parents who immigrated from Greece. She completed her undergraduate studies at Hunter College of CUNY where she graduated Valedictorian of her class with a major in Psychology. She received her Medical Degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, which included an international clinical elective in Athens where she spent a summer caring for patients in a trauma unit and in Vienna where she followed psychiatry patients with neurological diseases.
Dr. Zaharakis completed her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Neurology at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She then pursued a fellowship in Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Zaharakis is board-certified in Neurology since 2006. Currently, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical Center and an attending neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health. Over the years, she has been featured in Greek newspaper articles as well as health-related programs on the local Hellenic television network. Her extensive clinical expertise includes all aspects of general neurology. She is available for ongoing neurological care, consultations, and second opinions.
Dr. Zaharakis lives in New York City with her husband, daughter and their many pets including a Pug named Rex. She enjoys reading, running, and spending free time with friends and family on the North Fork of Long Island.
- Hunter College
- BA Psychology, Valedictorian - Weill Cornell Medical College
- MD
- Internship Internal Medicine
- Residency in Neurology
- Fellowship Clinical Neurophysiology
- New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill-Cornell Medical College
- Lenox Hill Hospital