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Mohana B. Karlekar MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Chief, Section of Palliative Medicine, and Associate Program Director, Palliative Care Fellowship
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Allergy / Pulmonary and Critical Care
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Liver Cancer
  • Palliative Care
  • Primary Care

Location

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Marathi
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1995
  • Residency - Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Karlekar is an extraordinary physician and human. I always feel acutely listened to and heard. She offers thoughtful insights and feedback.
May 14, 2026
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She is and has always been someone I have every trust she is there to provide excellent care for me.
May 14, 2026
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Dr. Karlekar is so thorough and kind!
May 1, 2026
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I have referred Dr. Karlekar to my immediate family. She is now our family doctor. She is thorough, knowledgeable, listens and cares.
April 29, 2026
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Dr. Karlekar is a highly knowledgable, very caring physician. I couldn't do better. Dr. Sternberg, former head of the Eye Institute said of her: She is an excellent doctor, and a very good person. My personal experience proves this accurate.
April 25, 2026
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I always feel like I am getting thorough care from Dr Karlekar!
April 8, 2026
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Dr. Karlekar is an excellent doctor. My concerns and questions are met with care and professionalism.
April 1, 2026
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Dr Karlekar is amazing! She takes time to listen. Assess, intervene, and follow-up. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and competent. I couldn't recommend her more highly! She is one of Vanderbilt's best!
March 11, 2026
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She listens well, answers thoroughly in a way that's easy to understand, and seems to care about me as a patient. She does not push me to do anything I'm uncomfortable with. She seem to take into account me as a whole person, not just a nameless faceless patient passing through.
March 11, 2026
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