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NUMC’S SATISH KADAKIA, MD, INCLUDED IN TOP 50 SMARTEST NEUROLOGISTS IN THE U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2011

PRESS CONTACT:
Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055


NUMC’S SATISH KADAKIA, MD, INCLUDED IN TOP 50 SMARTEST NEUROLOGISTS IN THE U.S.

EAST MEADOW, NY… Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System announced that Satish Kadakia, MD, chair of the neurology department at the Nassau University Medical Center had been included in the Top 50 Smartest Neurologists in the U.S.  Over 8,000 physicians participated with their colleagues in a daily quiz given by the Smartest DocTM.  Dr. Kadakia who ranked in the Top 50, received a certificate of Achievement from Smartest DocTM, part of MDLinx.

“Congratulations to Dr. Kadakia on this achievement.  Dr. Kadakia’s extensive knowledge of the field of neurology and his vast experience in providing quality care to our patients make him an ideal choice for this recognition,” said Gianelli.  “It is always gratifying for me as CEO to have our staff’s accomplishments recognized.”

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Dr. Kadakia completed his residency and his fellowship in neurology with special competency in child neurology at NUMC from 1986 until 1989.  He then became an attending physician in neurology as well as the director of the muscular dystrophy clinic and the neuro-muscular clinic at NUMC.  Dr. Kadakia assumed the role of chairman of the department of neurology in 2002.  Board certified in neurology and neuro-developmental disabilities, Dr. Kadakia resides in Syosset.


ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community.  By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.

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