As an osteopath, Dr. Sheflin treats patients similarly to other physicians, with additional emphasis on a hands-on, or manipulative, approach to treatment.
Yes, Dr. Karen M. Sheflin is accepting new patients at this office.
(516) 686-7890
300 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722-4502
Dr. Karen Sheflin graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001.
Dr. Sheflin has two offices in New York where she specializes in Osteopathic Medicine and Family Medicine.
Dr. Sheflin works with twenty-eight doctors including Dr. Adena Leder and Dr. Reem Abu-sbaih.
Dr. Karen Sheflin is trained to address a wide range of medical needs in patients through a more holistic approach to care. Osteopathic physicians (DO), also known as osteopaths, are trained in a similar fashion to medical doctors (MD), but are also trained in the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment, abbreviated as OMT. Osteopathic providers like Dr. Sheflin take a broader view of patient care, looking at factors like lifestyle choices, diet and exercise regimen.
As a family doctor in New York, Dr. Karen Sheflin provides thorough medical treatment for the entire household. Family physicians may detect, address, & manage a broad spectrum of conditions, illnesses, & diseases. Being a family physician, Dr. Sheflin commonly acts as the first contact for patients in search of general or primary medical treatment & can direct patients to a specialist if needed.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Sheflin, but only those who participate in Medicare.