Charles Tyshkov, MD

Dr. Asim Shahid is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Attending Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He will also serve as the division chief of pediatric neurology and epilepsy at NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital with the task of expanding the services provided by the division. Before joining the Brooklyn faculty, Asim served as division chief of pediatric neurology and epilepsy at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. Asim obtained his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Dominican Republic and completed his pediatric residency in Morristown, NJ before pursuing his pediatric neurology fellowship at Rainbow babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH. He then completed his epilepsy training at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Asim has worked as a pediatric epileptologist since 2009 treating patients with medically refractory epilepsies with special interest in patients with epileptic encephalopathies, tuberous sclerosis complex and those with surgically remediable epilepsies. Asim also has an interest in clinical trials for patients with medically refractory epilepsy. Asim believes in providing timely, high-quality care to all his patients and focuses on family centered model. Given his interest in education and aligning with the academic mission of the institution, he strongly believes in evidence-based medicine and staying up to date with the latest research.

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn, located at 501 6th St in Brooklyn, New York, is dedicated to bringing world-class care to the Brooklyn community. Our team of doctors—including leading experts from Weill Cornell Medicine—offers high-quality outpatient services, including neurosurgery services and more. Make an appointment with us today.

Ankur B. Shah, MD, FACC, FAAP is a general pediatric cardiologist at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Shah specializes in the evaluation and treatment of congenital heart disease, pediatric echocardiography, and fetal echocardiography. His other clinical interests include heart murmurs, chest pain, syncope, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Dr. Shah received a B.S. in Medical Engineering and an M.D. from Northwestern University, as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. He then completed pediatrics residency and a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Shah is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Prior to joining New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist and Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Shah cared for patients at a private pediatric cardiology practice in Queens for five years. Dr. Shah recognizes the importance of fostering strong relationships with his patients and their families. He loves spending time with families to counsel them and to ensure their questions are thoroughly answered.