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Mohana B. Karlekar MD

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

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

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

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Dr karlekar is the best. She include me and my mother in the decision making and guided our learning and understanding. I have recommended her several with older parents. She also visited my mom daily in the hospital and was always advocating foe her and her care. Amazing!!!
June 5, 2025
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She is THE BEST
May 29, 2025
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I have nothing negative to say, Dr. Karelakar is the best doctor I have ever went to, her compassion, knowledge, expertise is above board. She goes out of her way to explain everything and makes me feel informed and that she cares. She is the best.
May 29, 2025
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Dr. Karlekar is the best provider you could have. She is always willing to listen to your concerns. I love her so much.
May 28, 2025
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Excellent experience
February 13, 2025
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Dr. Karlekar Listens To the concerns you have, then answers Themin a down to Earth explanation. She was very considerate about the concerns I had plus she also helped with what is needed for end of life situations. She also reviews medications, suggests how to eliminate those not needed Without affecting your health, she thoroughly reviews the charts And previous data and test and recommends the types Vaccine shots to stay healthy. Overall, Dr. Karlekar manners,explanations and responses We're very professional. I personally believe she is one of the best intern best doctors at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
December 4, 2024
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Excellent!
November 20, 2024
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Dr. Matthew O'Malley is the BEST!!
November 10, 2024
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Always present and inclusive
October 23, 2024
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