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Dr. Nilanee Karikaran, MD

Dr. Nilanee Karikaran, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Nilanee Karikaran, MD is a neurologist in Snellville, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Of Jaffna,Faculty Of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Piedmont Eastside Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

2336 Wisteria Dr Ste 340 Snellville, GA 30078
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Karikaran specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Karikaran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karikaran

2.9
45 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
47%
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4 star
0%
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3 star
2%
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2 star
2%
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1 star
49%
49%

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The Worst
She is rude, abrupt and has no bedside manner. Worst doctor ever and her office staff is worse! They messed everything up and act like they don't care. No follow up after an MRI. RUN FAR AND FAST FROM THIS OFFICE!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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DeeW – Jul 11, 2023
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This doctors office is the worst doctor I have ever had! The doctor and staff are rude, unsympathetic, insensitive and disrespectful sealing with patient at a vulnerable time . Everything is about money, then you still have to wait til she gets ready .
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 15, 2020
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She is very caring and takes her time with my son who is her patient. My son is a brain tumor survivor who has several neurologist until we found this great doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Beatriz Maliszewski – Nov 18, 2019
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This doctors office is the worst doctor I have ever had! Stay AWAY! They are unresponsive to me, knowing I have epilepsy & need the medicine! The front desk staff is terrible. Not sure if the problem is the staff or the Doctor. Lazy, rude, incompetent, (possibly racist since they don't answer my call). I don't what the issue is. Throwing out the race card but damn it can't be that difficult to read my chart, write the prescription & fax for the patient assistance program for free. They don't answer I try to press 0 and they still don't answer. If they don't answer this time I am driving up to the location giving them the fax# to have them do their job. All they have to do is to fax a piece of paper &they won't. I hate the staff! The girl up front won't even look me in the eye. They literally won't answer my phone call. One day when I asked what day does the dr work and they said every day. If I ask to speak with her they say she is with a patient. Switching when I get insurance.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2019
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Very unprofessional and rude. Everything was all good when i payed her $300 for not having insurance. I asked to have my medical records for a court case i also provided records from my previous doctor. It took 9 days to get both records back she put the wrong state i was from twice in the report and added things in the report that did not take place during the visit. I told the receptionist the report was incorect and dr nilanee said the records can not be corrected once enterd into computer.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Latoya in Loganville – Feb 15, 2018
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She recommend Dr Hartman the very competent Neurological surgeon. She knows what she is doing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John Eberhart in Snellville – Feb 14, 2018
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WARNING, DO NOT VISIT this facility. The doctor was rude, judgmental and disrespectful. I would give zero stars if I could. For example, she compared my weight from when I was 17, to my weight at 21, and she made demeaning comments such as “just because there’s food in the house doesn’t mean you have to eat it all”. Save yourself some time and see someone else.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jefferson, GA – Dec 19, 2017
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dr. karikaran is amazing. she is knowledgeable and pays attention to what you say. (even you may think you were not heard she takes in all you say).the exam rooms are set up for a more comfortable exam and review ,once examined you sit at a desk and discuss your issue. it is calming and professional. I thank God daily I meet her. she is stern but extremely caring. the perfect combination.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Snellville, GA – Oct 27, 2017
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Good doctor I like her staff very helpful and polite
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Lawrenceville, GA – Oct 23, 2017
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Very polite doctor the front staff took sometime but visit went great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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John Carleton in Atlanta, GA – Apr 28, 2017
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excellent doctor, very through, spend time and listens !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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james in Lawrenceville, GA – Mar 02, 2017
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Staff was not prepared. When she conducted her nerve procedure on me, she was messy and unprofessional. Her diagnosis of my condition was innacurate. I went to another neurologist after, and the experience was way better and he diagnosed my condition accurately.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2016
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She was rude,! Non caring , constantly interrupted me, and would not let my husband sit with me for a procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Hurting one in Georgia – Jan 23, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Nilanee Karikaran, MD is a neurologist in Snellville, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Of Jaffna,Faculty Of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northside Hospital...read more
  • Neurology

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • North Shore University Hospital-cornell

    Fellowship Hospital
  • North Shore University Hosp/nyu School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina / College Of Dental Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Jaffna,faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Spanish

  • Tamil

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Locations

Practice

Office2336 Wisteria Dr Ste 340 Snellville, GA 30078
1

Practice

Northside Hospital-Gwinnett1000 Medical Center Blvd Lawrenceville, GA 30046
2
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Northside Hospital Duluth3620 Howell Ferry Rd Duluth, GA 30096
3
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northside Hospital Gwinnett

    1000 Medical Center Blvd
    Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

    1700 Medical Way
    Snellville, GA 30078

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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