Dr. Roshni Karnani, MD
Board-Certified Neurologist | Rye Brook, Yonkers & New York City
Dr. Roshni Karnani is a board-certified neurologist and the founder of Chester Neurology, PLLC, a specialty neurology practice with offices in Rye Brook, Yonkers, and Midtown Manhattan. With years of clinical experience across Westchester County and New York City, Dr. Karnani brings deep neurological expertise matched by a genuine commitment to personalized, compassionate patient care.
Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and named among New York’s top neurologists, Dr. Karnani has built a reputation for combining advanced diagnostics with individualized treatment strategies across a broad range of neurological conditions.
Education, Training & Board Certification
Academic Background
Undergraduate: Barnard College at Columbia University, New York, NY
Medical Degree: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Neurology Residency: Westchester Medical Center, in affiliation with New York Medical College
Board Certification
Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Karnani is currently affiliated with White Plains Hospital and has previously held active staff privileges at several leading regional hospitals, including St. John Riverside Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Medical Center, Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, and Westchester Institute of Human Development. This breadth of hospital and clinical experience has reinforced her ability to manage complex neurological cases across care settings.
Professional Recognition & Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctor:
Recognized among the most respected physicians in the New York metropolitan area
Listed among New York’s top neurologists.
These distinctions are awarded based on peer nominations and rigorous review, reflecting Dr. Karnani’s standing within the medical community and her record of clinical excellence.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Karnani approaches each patient as an individual, taking time to understand not only their symptoms but their full health history, lifestyle, and personal goals. She believes that effective neurological care requires a strong physician-patient partnership built on open communication, mutual trust, and shared decision-making.
Her philosophy centers on thorough evaluation before any treatment recommendation. Rather than offering generic protocols, Dr. Karnani develops individualized care plans that reflect each patient’s unique neurological profile, response to prior treatments, and quality-of-life priorities.
Dr. Karnani is also multilingual (English, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu), extending her ability to serve a diverse patient population across New York City, Westchester, and the surrounding region. Patients and their families frequently note her warmth, thoroughness, and genuine dedication to seeing them improve.
Conditions Treated & Diagnostic Services at Chester Neurology
As a General Neurologist, Dr. Karnani provides expert evaluation and treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, dementias, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Migraines, Neuropathy, ALS, Myasthenia Gravis, sleep disorders, vertigo, balance disorders, Essential Tremor, dystonia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, back and neck pain, Fibromyalgia, Restless Leg Syndrome, and more.
To support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning, Chester Neurology offers a full suite of in-office diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These include electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) for evaluating nerve and muscle function, ambulatory video EEG for seizure monitoring, videonystagmography (VNG) for vestibular and balance assessment, autonomic nervous system testing, trigger point injections for myofascial pain relief, and BOTOX injections for migraines, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and spasticity post-stroke. For patients with treatment-resistant depression, Chester Neurology is also a certified provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and SPRAVATO (esketamine).
What to Expect at Your Appointment
New patients at Chester Neurology can expect a thorough consultation. During your first visit, Dr. Karnani will:
- Review your complete medical, neurological, and family history
- Conduct a detailed neurological examination
- Discuss your symptoms, concerns, and treatment goals
- Order or perform appropriate diagnostic studies as needed
- Explain findings clearly and outline a personalized treatment plan
Dr. Karnani takes the time to answer questions and ensure patients fully understand their diagnosis and options before leaving the office.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Karnani
- Board-certified neurologist with years of clinical experience treating complex neurological conditions
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor — peer-recognized for clinical excellence
- Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities in-office, including EMG, EEG, VNG, and autonomic testing
- Three convenient locations: Rye Brook, Yonkers, and New York City (Midtown Manhattan)
- Bilingual consultations available in English and Spanish
- Access to advanced treatments, including TMS and SPRAVATO, for patients with treatment-resistant depression
- Affiliated with White Plains Hospital for continuity of hospital-based neurological care
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Contact Us Today
Early diagnosis and correct identification makes planning, treatment, and care accessible to everyone.If you are experiencing neurological symptoms or have been referred to a neurologist in New York City, Westchester County, or the surrounding area, Chester Neurology offers expert care at three accessible locations. Dr. Karnani and her team are ready to help you get answers and move toward better neurological health.