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The Divisions
| The Department of Neurology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center is one of the largest in the country. There are over 120 attending neurologists and 45 post-residency fellows representing all subspecialties of neurology. This vast size and the commensurate facilities allow for exceptional clinical versatility and expertise. Each of the divisions has several clinicians who are nationally and internationally recognized for their accomplishments. Most physicians are involved in research and clinical trials, thus offering their patients the newest therapeutic options. The links below provide each of the divisions with descriptions of the program, physicians, facilities, and current research projects, as well as how to make appointments and obtain more information. |
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Behavioral
Neurology |
Alzheimer's Disease Frontal Lobe Dementia Multi-Infarct Dementia Huntington's Disease Degenerative Disorders |
Pediatric
Neurology Director: Darryl C. De Vivo, MD Address: Neurological Institute 2nd Floor 710 W 168th St Telephone: 212-305-5244 Contact: Abba Cargan, MD |
Epilepsy Metabolic Diseases Congenital Syndromes Genetic Disorders Mental Retardation Cerebral Palsy | |
| Neuro-Critical
Care Director: Stephan A. Mayer, MD Address: Neurological Institute 710 W 168 ST Telephone: 212-305-7236 |
Guillan-Barre' Brain Hemorrhage Myasthenia Gravis Major Stroke Trauma -brain -spinal cord |
Neuro-Oncology Casilda Balmaceda, MD Michael Fetell, MD Address: Neurological Institute 710 W 168 St Telephone: 212-305-5571 |
Glioma Lymphoma Meningioma Metastatic Cancer Chemotherapy | |
| Stroke and
Cerebrovascular
Disease Director: J.P. Mohr, MD Address: Neurological Institute 5th Floor 710 W 168 St Telephone: 212-305-8033 |
Stroke AVM's TIA's Aneurysm Venous Thrombosis Angioplasty |
Neuromuscular
Disease Director: Lewis P. Rowland, MD Address: Neurological Institute 710 W 168 St Telephone: 212-305-1330 Contact: Louis Weimer, MD |
Neuropathy Myopathy ALS Vasculitis Myasthenia Gravis | |
| General
Neurology Director: Marcelo Olarte, MD Address: Neurological Institute 710 W 168 St
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Out-Patient Management of chronic neurological conditions Consultations |
Movement
Disorders Director: Stanley Fahn, MD Address: Neurological Institute 3rd Floor 710 W 168 St Telephone: 212-305-5295 |
Parkinson's Disease Tics Tremor Dystonia Dyskinesia Myoclonus | |
Epilepsy Director: Martha J. Morrell, MD Address: Neurological Institute 7th Floor 710 W 168 St Telephone: 212-305-1742 |
Seizure
Control Epilepsy Monitoring Status Epilepticus Epilepsy Surgery EEG |
Neuro-Immunology Director: James Miller, MD Address: Neurological Institute 2nd Floor 710 W 168 ST Telephone: 212-305-5508 |
Multiple
Sclerosis Chronic Meningitis Neuro-Infectious Disease Vasculitis CNS Lupus | |
| Interventional Neuroradiology Director: John Pile-Spellman, MD Address: Milstein Hosp Bldg 8 South Knuckle Telephone: 212-305-6384 |
AVM's Angioplasty Tumor Embolization Carotid Stent Aneurysm Embolization |