Neurologist
8395 West Oakland Park Blvd
Suite E-F
Sunrise, FL
Top reviews
Long wait with many people in waiting room which is not ideal in COVID times. Seems overbooked. Very noisy with much PHI discussed in front of other patients. Such as taking new patient info over phone and repeating back so we Show morecan hear and discussing balances. Appt felt rushed once finally in there. Verdict still out on quality. Considering memory issues written instructions should be given. Felt like I repeated history 4 different ways. Form, tech, intern doctor and felt unsure doctor reviewed it all. Not peaceful visit. Compared to GI and ObGyn I just saw who had privacy booths for discussing bills and appt setting. And spacious waiting rooms. Suggest adding privacy booths and expanding wait room or book less at a time. I was concerned seeing frail elderly awaiting appts for packed waiting room. Also all the seats had stains and looked unclean.
No complaints about the doctor. She seemed very knowledgeable. But here is what I didn’t like: The over 1 hour wait to see the doctor. After that long wait, I had to first talk to medical student for him to relay my issues tShow moreo the doctor. He was very nice but I would have preferred that the doctor was with him so that the doctor could hear from me first hand and not just the medical student relaying it to her. Lastly the next follow up visit was not available until February which is 3 months out. So I had to schedule it with a different doctor to be seems sooner.
Sonia Kalirao, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist. She provides patients with the highest levels of care at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Kalirao serves as the Program Director for Neurology Residency at Westside Regional and Northwest Medical Center. She sits on multiple committees and works with multiple organizations to ensure the highest level of comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Kalirao completed her neurology residency at New York Medical College in New York and a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota with epilepsy at Minnesota Epilepsy Group, Minnesota.
Dr. Kalirao's sees all spectrums of neurology disorders with emphasis on clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy, intra-operative monitoring, EEG, EMG, and using onabotulinum toxin A (Botox®) and rimabotulinum toxin B (Myobloc®).
Dr. Kalirao has experience treating patients of all types and complexities. She is widely published and acts as a principal investigator for multiple ongoing clinical trials in various neurological disorders. She has given dozens of lectures on a wide range of neurological topics and is actively involved in neurological research and education.
Throughout the years, Dr. Kalirao has received multiple awards for patient satisfaction. She believes in personalized, compassionate care. Dr. Kalirao is on staff as faculty with various institutions in South Florida and believes in offering the latest in patient care.
Dr. Kalirao is passionate about treating patients, improving the quality of care, educating others, and conducting research.
ADHD
ALS
Alzheimers
Botox
CIDP
Dementia
Depression
EEG
EMG
Epilepsy
Lower Back Pain
Migraines and Headaches
Multiple Sclerosis
Neck Pain
Neuropathy
Neuropsychology
Occupational Therapy
Parkinson's Disease
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Seizures
Sleep Disorders
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Locations (3)
The Neurology Institute
8395 West Oakland Park Blvd
Suite E-F
Sunrise, FL, 33351
The Neurology Institute
5441 N University Drive
Suite 101
Coral Springs, FL, 33067
The Neurology Institute
1414 SE 3 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
More About Dr. Sonia Kalirao, MD
NPI Number
1518134881
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
The staff was very profesional. I was treated respectfully. My wait before seeing the Doctor was long, but she spent time with me appeared to have a good grasp as to what was going on and ordered diagnostic tests that will help to educate her better on what my body is going through. Dr Sonya K is leaving no stone unturned.
Love Dr. Kalirao. Was on time and efficient.
Very professional and pleasant, helped not only with the issue that I was seeing her for but another issue as well. I would recommend her , she listens.
The best Neurologist. She is caring and she also makes you feel comfortable and calm.
Very thorough, I feel she will get my problem solved.
Friendly staff. Doctor listens to you and makes appropriate suggestions. I would recommend.
She is extremely helpful and her mannerisms and professional attitude are on point,she was extremely knowledgeable and would highly recommend her "
Dr Sonia,you is vey good,to me .
She provided testing clearly and answered all my questions.
The staff and doctors were very attentive to my needs and took care of me quite well. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Great care!
Liked Dr Kalirao. She was very thorough and asked questions and answered my questions. I recommend Dr Kalirao
Very patient and understanding
Diagnosed my condition and now doing so much better!
A very nice practice with carrying Doctor’s and staff…..
All of my doctors are within the UHealth Miami system specifically so that I can have all of my records in one place. But I won't leave Dr. Kalirao. She spends time with you and really listens and understands. How many doctors do you feel heard by? I don't know about you, but I'm finding it more and more rare every day. I just like everything about her. She has a great bedside manner, makes you feel comfortable, and seems to really care. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Very comfortable facility with an efficient and friendly staff. Dr. Kalirao and her APRN were very thorough and empathetic in their exams and procedures. Scheduling for future appointments was facilitated by a very friendly scheduler.
Dr. Sonia is terrific. Be prepared for a wait, she's always busy but always takes all the time that's needed for the visit. Staff is usually quite pleasant.
I find the office staff very efficient, professional & personable. Dr. K is outstanding, very professional and she listens! She has always treated me very well and I feel blessed to have her as my Neurologist. If you are looking for a neurologist- you should definitely choose her!
Dr Kalirao is very understanding and kind. She takes her time and listens to my concerns. I have been a patient over five years.
Excellent
Dr. Sonia Kalirao is the best
The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr Sonia is very smart!!! I highly recommend her.
Dr Kalirao was attentive and the waiting time was short. Thank you
Professional, patient and caring
Great doctors and great staff
No complaints about the doctor. She seemed very knowledgeable. But here is what I didn’t like: The over 1 hour wait to see the doctor. After that long wait, I had to first talk to medical student for him to relay my issues to the doctor. He was very nice but I would have preferred that the doctor was with him so that the doctor could hear from me first hand and not just the medical student relaying it to her. Lastly the next follow up visit was not available until February which is 3 months out. So I had to schedule it with a different doctor to be seems sooner.
She was amazing. Answered all my questions
Always great care!
Very professional staff
There’s occasionally a wait but the doctor listens intently and takes all concerns into account.
