About Me
As a pediatric neurologist at NYU Langone, my philosophy of care centers on providing compassionate, patient-centered treatment. I am deeply committed to involving parents and patients in the decision-making process, ensuring that each child receives the most appropriate and effective care. My role allows me to make a significant impact on the lives of children and adolescents, which is incredibly fulfilling.
I specialize in managing a wide range of neurological conditions in children, including seizures and epilepsy, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, headaches and migraines, and autism spectrum disorders. With over 20 years of experience, I have developed a particular interest in treating children with cerebral palsy, using innovative treatments such as Botox injections to manage spasticity. My extensive training in pediatrics and pediatric neurology, including a fellowship in child neurology, has equipped me with the expertise to handle these complex conditions.
Throughout my career, I have focused on proactive healthcare engagement, emphasizing the importance of research and independent reviews. I am honored to have been recognized by my peers and named in Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” series for the New York metro area and a “Top Doctor” on Long Island by Newsday since 2012. My affiliation with NYU Langone allows me to provide coordinated, seamless care, ensuring that my patients benefit from a comprehensive approach.
My journey into medicine began in South Africa, where I attended medical school and completed my residency in pediatrics. It was during my clinical rotations that I developed a fascination with neurological disorders, leading me to pursue further training in pediatric neurology. The opportunity to complete a fellowship in the United States was a pivotal moment in my career, and I have remained here ever since, dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- abnormal gait
- abnormal sensation
- absence seizures
- angelman syndrome
- apraxia
- autism
- balance disorders
- brain injury
- cerebral palsy
- cervicogenic headache
- chorea
- chronic migraines
- chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
- concussion
- continuous spike-and-wave during sleep
- convulsions
- cubital tunnel syndrome
- cyclic vomiting syndrome
- deafness
- developmental delay
- developmental disability
- developmental regression
- dravet syndrome
- drug resistant epilepsy
- dystonia
- epilepsy & seizure disorders
- epileptic encephalopathy
- essential tremor
- external compression headache
- eye movement disorder
- facial palsy
- fainting
- febrile seizure
- flashing lights
- headache
- hydrocephalus
- intellectual disability
- involuntary muscle jerking
- landau kleffner syndrome
- loss of consciousness
- memory loss
- menstrual migraine
- migraine
- movement disorders
- muscle contraction headache
- muscle disease
- muscular dystrophy
- neck pain
- neurofibromatosis
- neuropathy
- numbness
- nystagmus
- optic nerve edema
- peripheral neuropathy
- petit mal seizure
- polyneuropathy
- post concussion syndrome
- premature birth
- primary exertional headache
- reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome
- rolandic epilepsy
- seizure
- spasticity
- speech disorder
- spinal cord disease
- spinal neurofibromas
- sports concussion
- stereotypic movement disorder
- temporary vision loss
- tension headache
- tic disorder
- tingling
- tourette disorder
- traumatic brain injury
- tuberous sclerosis
- ulnar nerve compression
- unspecified brain disease
- vertigo
- vestibular migraine
Treatments
- botox
Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children , Cerebral Palsy in Children , Concussion , Developmental Delays in Children , Disorders of Puberty , Hydrocephalus in Children , Muscular Dystrophy , Neurofibromatosis , Tourette Disorder , VertigoCredentials
Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 1998
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - w/Spec Qual's In Child Neurolo, 1998
Education and Training
- Residency, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1998
- Fellowship, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Child Neurology, 1997
- Residency, The College of Medicine of South Africa, 1993
- MD from University Of Witwatersrand, 1985
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna International
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Open Access EPO
- Aetna Open Access HMO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
- Aetna Student Plan
- Allied
- Chesterfield Resources Inc
- Christian Brothers Services
- CoreSource
- Nippon Life of America-Aetna
- Nippon Life-Aetna
- Starmark
- WellNet
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Anthem BCBS Health Plus
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- BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange
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- BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY
- BCBS Healthplus NY Medicaid Managed Care NY
- BCBS Healthplus Special Needs
- Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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- BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group
- BCBS EPO
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS Federal Program
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- BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
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- New York Hotel Trades
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Cigna
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Connecticare
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Elderplan
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Emblem
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Fidelis Care
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First Health
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GHI
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Healthfirst
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- Healthfirst Medicare
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Local 1199
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Magnacare
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Medicaid of New York
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Medicare
- Medicare Part A and B
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Multiplan
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- Administrative Concepts
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- Kaiser Foundation
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- Mutual Of Omaha
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- PHCS
- Professional Benefit Admin
- Qualcare Inc
- Screen Actors Guild
- Teamsters Allied Benefits
- US Life Insurance Company
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NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
- NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan
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Oxford
- Oxford Health Plans Freedom
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POMCO Insurance Company
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Partners Health Plan Inc
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Qualcare Inc.
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Railroad Medicare
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Sedgwick WTC
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United Healthcare
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VA Community Care Network
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Wellcare
- WellCare Medicare
Robin E. Smith, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Children's Ambulatory Care Center-North Babylon
1486A Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703
Publications
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Smith, Robin E; Eden, Alvin N
Journal of urban health. 2002 Jun ; 79(2):219-24