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Dr. Dana Leifer, MD

Neurology*
Dr. Dana Leifer, MD
4.0 (49 Ratings)

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Dr. Dana Leifer, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Dana Leifer, MD
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Dr. Dana Leifer, MD

Neurology*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dana Leifer, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Dana Leifer, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New York, NY and has 15 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2009 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.They currently practice at Stroke, Critical Care, and Neurohospitalist Program and are affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Leifer has experience treating conditions like Cerebrovascular Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Leifer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 49 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Leifer is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Stroke, Critical Care, and Neurohospitalist Program
    520 E 70th St # 607, New York, NY 10021

Experience and Background Check

Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
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Cerebral Embolism
Embolic Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Vertigo
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Epilepsy
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Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Migraine
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Parkinson's Disease
Pituitary Tumor
Sleep Apnea
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Thrombolysis
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Bell's Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carotid Artery Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diplopia
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Munchausen Syndrome
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bowel
Nystagmus
Parkinsonism
Pineal Region Tumors
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stroke
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tension Headache
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Vascular Parkinsonism
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Carotid Ultrasound
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Doppler Test
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Medication Management
Memory Evaluation
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Ultrasound
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Wada Test

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leifer
4.0
Based on 49 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (10)

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Apr 15, 2024
Dr. Leifer is one of the best doctors I have ever visited. He is thorough, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his patients. He has a lot of patience and dedicates all the time a patient needs during the visit. I highly recommend him.
V A — Apr 15, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Dana Leifer, MD is a neurology specialist in New York, NY and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2009. He specializes in Neurology.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Vascular Neurology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1989
Residency Hospital
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Does Dr. Leifer communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Leifer offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Leifer offer an online patient portal?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dana Leifer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leifer's profile.

Dr. Leifer frequently treats the following conditions: Cerebrovascular Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dana Leifer, MD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Dana Leifer, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

Dr. Leifer has over 15 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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