Dr. Alina SharinnMD
Neurology
at Midtown Neurology MD — New York, NY
About
Dr. Alina Sharinn is a board-certified general neurologist with a subspecialty in Multiple Sclerosis and neuroimmunology. She trained at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York and completed her fellowship in Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis at UMDNJ in Newark. After her fellowship, she joined Maimonides Medical Center as a faculty attending, focusing on neuroimmunology and vascular neurology. She rose to serve as director of the Linda Morgante Multiple Sclerosis Center at that institution. Her clinical interests include dementia care, migraines, and spine disorders.
Dr. Sharinn treats a broad spectrum of neurological conditions. These include autoimmune neurological disorders, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, vertigo, peripheral neuropathy, gait disorders, and neuromuscular conditions. She has particular expertise in therapeutic Botox, applying it for migraines, spasticity from stroke and MS, dystonia, TMJ, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and hyperhidrosis. She also uses Botox and dermal fillers to correct facial asymmetry caused by stroke, MS, hemifacial spasm, and Bell's palsy. Dr. Sharinn holds hospital privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center. She holds membership in the American Academy of Neurology and earns recognition in Super Doctors annually. She also provides medical-legal consulting and travels between New York and Florida to serve her patients.
Education & Training
Residency
Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY (Neurology)
Fellowship
Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ
Additional Training
Faculty attending and Director of Linda Morgante Multiple Sclerosis Center at Maimonides Medical Center; Faculty attending in Department of Vascular Neurology at Maimonides Medical Center; Medical-legal consulting
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sharinn right for?
Dr. Sharinn is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic neurological conditions. Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, autoimmune neurological disorders, or dementia benefit from her subspecialty depth. She also serves patients dealing with migraines, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, or spasticity after stroke. Those who need elevated home-based care or have irregular schedules find her concierge model well-suited to their needs. Patients seeking Botox therapy for neurological or aesthetic purposes will find both services under her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sharinn treats a wide range of neurological conditions. These include Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, vertigo, peripheral neuropathy, gait disorders, autoimmune neurological disorders, and neuromuscular conditions. She also manages migraines, spine disorders, concussion, ADHD, tremors, and post-herpetic neuralgia.
Yes, Dr. Sharinn holds board certification as a general neurologist. She also completed a fellowship in Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis at UMDNJ in Newark, giving her subspecialty depth beyond her general certification.
Dr. Sharinn completed her residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York. She then pursued a fellowship in Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis at UMDNJ in Newark before joining Maimonides Medical Center as a faculty attending.
Dr. Sharinn has focused on MS throughout her career. After her neuroimmunology fellowship, she joined Maimonides Medical Center, where she eventually directed the Linda Morgante Multiple Sclerosis Center. She continues to treat MS and related autoimmune neurological conditions through her concierge practice.
Yes, Dr. Sharinn performs therapeutic Botox injections for a range of conditions. These include migraines, spasticity from stroke and MS, cervical dystonia, TMJ, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and hyperhidrosis. She also uses Botox and dermal fillers to correct facial asymmetry caused by neurological conditions.
Yes, Dr. Sharinn conducts home visits for patients with cognitive or physical disabilities. She also travels between New York and Florida to serve her patient panel, making her accessible to patients who cannot easily come to her Midtown Manhattan office.
Yes, Dr. Sharinn offers telemedicine visits. Concierge patients also reach her directly by cell phone around the clock, giving them immediate access between scheduled appointments.
Dr. Sharinn holds hospital privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center. This allows her to coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings when her patients require hospitalization.
Yes, Dr. Sharinn provides medical-legal consulting in addition to her clinical practice. Attorneys and other parties seeking neurological expertise for legal matters may contact her office for more information.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026