About
Yvonne Zaharakis, MD graduated as valedictorian from Hunter College, CUNY, earning a BA in Psychology before completing her MD at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. As a medical student, she gained international clinical experience in Athens caring for trauma patients and in Vienna working alongside psychiatry patients affected by neurological diseases. She completed her internal medicine internship and neurology residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, with additional residency training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and then pursued a fellowship in Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Zaharakis holds board certification in Neurology since 2006. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical Center and holds an attending appointment at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health. Her clinical scope covers all aspects of general neurology, including consultations and second opinions. A native New Yorker and the first woman in her family to earn a college degree, she has a personal connection to neurological disease rooted in watching her grandmother navigate memory loss. She resides in New York City and enjoys reading, running, and time with family and friends on the North Fork of Long Island.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Hunter College (CUNY), BA in Psychology, Valedictorian
Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical College, MD
Residency
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Internal Medicine Internship and Neurology Residency; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (additional residency training)
Fellowship
Fellowship in Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Certifications
Languages
English, Greek
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Zaharakis right for?
Dr. Zaharakis is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive neurological care from a board-certified specialist. Patients dealing with memory concerns, neuromuscular disease, or complex neurological conditions benefit from her depth of training. She also serves patients who need electrophysiology studies such as EMG. Her international training and broad clinical scope make her well-suited for patients seeking second opinions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Zaharakis treats a wide range of neurological conditions. These include headache and migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, memory disorders, peripheral neuropathy, and neuromuscular disease. She also provides consultations and second opinions for complex neurological cases.
Yes, Dr. Zaharakis holds board certification in Neurology since 2006. She completed her training at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Zaharakis earned her MD at Weill Cornell Medical College. She completed her internal medicine internship and neurology residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, with additional training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She then completed a fellowship in Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.
Yes, Dr. Zaharakis holds fellowship-level training in Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology. She performs EMG studies as part of her evaluation of neuromuscular conditions and peripheral neuropathy.
Dr. Zaharakis serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical Center. She also holds an attending appointment at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health.
Yes, Dr. Zaharakis provides neurological consultations and second opinions. Patients who want an expert review of a diagnosis or treatment plan can schedule a consultation with her directly.
Yes, Dr. Zaharakis offers telemedicine appointments. Same-day virtual visits are available, and she also provides telemedicine care for patients spending time in Florida.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026