Generally, the majority of doctors who recognize and diagnose Lewy body dementia are neurologists–and specifically neurologists who specialize in dementia and movement disorders. There are geriatricians and geriatric psychiatrists who can identify the disease as well. The doctors listed below are all familiar with LBD.
Please note:
- You may need a referral from a primary physician for some specialists.
- In order to see a Geriatrician (vs. a neurologist), you generally need to be age 75 or over.
- Some physicians may not have availability for a few months. We recommend you put your name on their wait list in case of a cancellation. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SPEAKING WITH PHYSICIANS TO HELP ALLEVIATE LONG WAITS AND THE FRUSTRATION THAT GOES ALONG WITH THAT.
MANHATTAN
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, 5 East 98th Street, 7th floor & Geriatric Care at Martha Stewart Center for Living, 1440 Madison Avenue
Eileen Callahan, MD, Geriatrician, 212-659-8552, 1440 Madison
Christine Chang, MD, Geriatrician, 212-659-8552, 1440 Madison
Audrey Chun, MD, Geriatrician, 212-659-8552, 1440 Madison
Julie Ciardullo, MD, Neurologist, 212-241-7076 – taking new patients
Samuel Gandy, MD, PhD, Neurologist, 212-241-7076, [email protected]
Florida Olivieri, MD, Geriatrician: 212-659-8552, 1440 Madison Avenue
Ravishankar Ramaswamy, MD, Geriatrician: 212-659-8552, 1440 Madison
MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL, 10 Union Square at 14th Street
Susan Bressman, MD, Neurologist, Chair of Neurology: 212-844-8379, [email protected]
Nathan Goldstein, MD, Geriatrician & Palliative Care Expert: 212-844-1712
Virginia Katsnelson, MD, Neurologist: 212-844-8888
Vicki Lynn Shanker, MD, Neurologist: 212-844-6902
Matthew Swan, MD, Neurologist: 212-844-6925
MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL SENIOR HEALTH
Joyce Fogel, MD, Geriatrician: 212-463-0101, 275 8th Avenue
Harry Ramos, MD, Geriatrician: 212-463-0101, 275 7th Avenue
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN WEILL CORNELL, 1300 York Ave at 69th Street & Alzheimer’s Disease & Memory Disorders Program, 428 East 72nd Street
Naomi Feuer, MD, Neurologist: 240 East 59th Street: 888-922-2257
Michael Heublum, MD, Neurologist: 212-505-9800, 247 Third Avenue at 20th St
Richard Isaacson, MD, Neurologist: 212 746-0226
Michael Lin, MD, Neurologist: 212-746-2344
Sonal Mehta, MD, Geriatrician: 212-746-7000
Samuel Rapoport, Neurologist: 212-570-0642, 354 East 76th Street
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, 710 West 168th Street
This Research Center of Excellence is located n the Taub Institute and Department of Neurology Division of Aging and Dementia. The Center includes 7 neurologists, 2 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners, 2 social workers, and research staff. They offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and management. Evaluations may include cognitive testing, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine imaging (DaT, SPECT, and PET scans), and laboratory and biomarker studies. They also provide social support services, working closely with the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD). Participation in research studies is available, including observational studies, and clinical drug study trials.
Phone number: (212) 342-5615 – Ms. Betina Idnay, RN, nurse coordinator – Website: Taub Institute
Karen Bell, MD, Neurologist: 212-305-6939 – Verified
Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD, Neurologist: 212-305-6939
William Kreisl, MD, Neurologist: 212-305-6939
Oren Levy, MD, Neurologist: 212-305-1303
Karen Marder, MD, MPH, Neurologist: 212-305-6939
Cheryl Waters, MD, Neurologist: 212-305-1742
MOUNT SINAI ROOSEVELT, 111 West 114th Street
Joel Delfiner, MD, Neurologist, 212-523-6521, 425 west 59th Street
Alexander Schick, MD, Neurologist: 212-353-0505, 247 Third Avenue at 20th St
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 240 East 38th Street, or 530 First Avenue, or 145 East 32nd Street
Dr. Caroline Blaum, MD, Geriatrician, 212- 263-8313
Alessandro Di Rocco, MD, Neurologist: 212-263-4838
Dr. John Dodson, MD, Geriatric Cardiologist
Dr. Christina Drafta, MD, Neurologist, Neuromuscular Medicine, 212-263-7744
Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, Neurologist: 212-263-4838, 145 East 32nd St
Lindsey J. Gurin, MD, Neurologist: 212-263-3210
Arjun Masurkar, MD, PhD, Neurologist: 212-263-3210
Dr. Michael Perskin, MD, Geriatrician, 212-263-0433
Dr Adam Skolnick, MD, Geriatric Cardiologist, 212 263 2674
Harold Weinberg, MD, PhD, Neurologist, 212-889-1931 or 212-213-9339
Thomas Wisniewski, MD, Neurologist, 212-263-7300, 400 East 34th St
[SEE BELOW FOR PODIATRISTS]
NASSAU COUNTY
NORTHWELL GERIATRIC MEDICAL GROUP – 410 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY – 516-708-2520 and [email protected]
Sakshi Bajaj, MD, Neurologist, Northwell Health Partners, Neuroscience Institute, Great Neck: 516-325-7000
Michele Bessler, MD, Ophthamologist, 516-334-9385, Post Rd, Westbury
Richard H. Blanck, MD, Neurologist, Northwell, Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, 516-466-4700
Ellen Braunstein, MD, Neurologist, Woodmere, 516-374-7246
Maria Carney, MD, Geriatrician, Chief of Geriatrics at Northwell’s Geriatric Medical Group, Great Neck, 516-708-2520
Mariel B. Deutsch, Neurologist, Neurology Mind Care, Merrick, 516-636-3873 – www.neurologymindcare.com
Marc Gordon, MD, Neurologist, Great Neck, Northwell (formerly North Shore/LIJ): 516-325-7000
Itzhak Hamovic, MD, Neurologist, Great Neck, Neurological Specialties of L.I., 516-487-4464
Adena Leder, MD, Neurologist, Great Neck, Neurological Specialties of L.I., 516-487-4464
James Lolis, MD, Geriatrician, Northwell’s Geriatric Medical Group, Great Neck, 516-708-2520
Barry Menna, MD, Neurologist, Plainview, associated with Northwell: 516-822-2230
Martin Niethammer, MD, Neurologist, Northwell, Great Neck: 516-325-7000
Bernard Savella, MD, Neurologist, Mineola, Winthrop Hospital, 516-294-9750
Neeraj Singh, MD, Neurologist, Northwell Health Partners, Neuroscience Institute, Great Neck: 516-325-7000
Dr. Santo Terranova, MD, Neurologist, Great Neck, Northwell: (516) 562-4300
Dr. Birendra Trivedi, MD,Neurologist, Massapequa, (516) 520-5507
Gisele Wolf Klein, MD, Geriatrician, Northwell’s Geriatric Medical Group, Great Neck, (516) 708-2520
SUFFOLK COUNTY
David Kreitzman, MD, Neurologist, Commack, 631-462-7774
Nancy McLinskey, MD, Neurologist, Stony Brook, Stony Brook Medical Center, 631-444-2599
Alan Steinberg, MD, Geriatric Neuropsychiatrist, Centereach – East End Neuropsychiatric, 631-737-6434
WilliamTaibi, MD, Internist, Port Jefferson, 631-474-4000
Jacques Winter, MD, Neurologist, 755 New York Avenue, Huntington, 631-351-1250
BROOKLYN
Emil Baccash, MD, Geriatrician, New York Methodist Hospital: 718-622-7000
Jose Cabassa, MD, Neurologist, SUNY Downstate, 718-270-2502
Howard A. Crystal, MD, Neurologist, SUNY Downstate, 718-270-2748
Moath Hamed, MD, Neurologist, NY-Presbyterian Medical Group: 718-246-8614 or 646-967-2020
Barbara Paris, MD, Geriatrician, Maimonides Hospital, 718-283-7071
Miran Salgado, MD, Neurologist, Chairman of Neurosciences, NY-Presbyterian Methodist Hospital: 718-246-8614
Daryl Victor, MD, Neurologist, NY-Presbyterian Methodist Hospital: 718-246-8614
THE BRONX
Wanda Horn, MD, Geriatrician, Montefiore Medical Center: 866-633-8255
Jessica Zwerling, MD, Neurologist, Montefiore Einstein Center for the Aging Brain, Yonkers: 914-375-4880, http://www.montefiore.org/aging-brain (They have a Bronx office as well. Please call for additional information.
QUEENS
STATEN ISLAND
Viola Ortiz, MD, Internist with geriatric practice, 3589 Hylan Blvd, 718-966-3700
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Jason A. Cohen, MD, Neurologist, Montefiore Einstein Center for the Aging Brain, Yonkers: 914-375-4880, http://www.montefiore.org/aging-brain – The Center for the Aging Brain is a collaborative between Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine and provides personalized and comprehensive treatment for a range of conditions facing older adults. Their multidisciplinary approach brings together the expertise of world-class doctors to provide comprehensive care for illnesses and quality-of-life issues associated with aging.
Ashock Chopra MD, Internist, Mt Sinai/Riverside Hospital, No Bwy in Yonkers: 914-968-3535
Pasquale Franzetti, MD, Neurologist, Burke Rehabilitation, White Plains: 914-597-2500
Barry Jordan, MD, MPH, Neurologist, Burke Rehabilitation, White Plains: 914-597-2500
Lindsey Neimand, MD, Neurologist, 90 S. Bedford Rd, Mt. Kisco: 914-241-1050
Ronald Silverman, MD, Neurologist, Lawrence/Columbia Presbyterian, Bronxville: 914-337-2022
Joe Verghese, MD, Neurologist, Montefiore Einstein Center for the Aging Brain, Yonkers: 914-375-4880, http://www.montefiore.org/
CONNECTICUT
Leon Meytin, MD, Movement Disorder Neurologist – Hartford HealthCare – Bridgeport – 860-870-6385
Paul Greene, MD, Neurologist – Yale School of Medicine – 800 Howard Avenue, NEW HAVEN, CT – 203-785-2140
Dr. Dennis Lyle – Good Samaritan Hospital: 845-368-8808
ORANGE COUNTY
Dr. Zewditu Bekele-Arcuri – Newburgh and Middletown: 845-6156999
MONROE COUNTY
ROCHESTER
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
The University of Rochester Research Center of Excellence is part of the Department of Neurology’s Movement Disorders Division which is committed to conducting high quality research, delivering patient and family centered care, support and education to those affected by movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and related parkinsonian conditions. The movement disorders clinical and research centers are integrated and currently include six movement disorder neurologists, one neuropsychologist, 3 movement disorders fellows, 2 nurse practitioners, 2 RN’s, one social worker and 5 research coordinators. The movement disorders division faculty and staff collaborate closely with those in our Memory Care Program as well as the Centers for Human Experimental Therapeutics and Telemedicine. The comprehensive approach to patient care in both the movement disorders and memory care programs includes access to formal neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation and speech therapy in our Integrated Cognitive Rehabilitation Program in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, psychological and psychiatric care through our Older Adults Service in the Department of Psychiatry, Physical and Occupation Therapy, and case-management and counseling with social workers.
Phone number: 585-341-7500 – Irene Richard, MD – Website: Movement Disorders Division
PODIATRISTS– who make house calls
Medicare will pay for in home foot care every 9 weeks.
Manhattan:
Long Island: Dr. Amanda Romero: c: 516-220-6842, o: 631-864-7380
Brooklyn: Doctor Tartak – His associate Adam makes home visits: 718-769-7801
Westchester:
Dr. Sherry Random: 914-668-5296
Dr. Ronald J Rimali: 914-793-8114
The information on this website and on our Helpline is provided as a resource for LBD caregivers in the New York area, but it is not intended as an endorsement of any one product or provider, medication or medical procedure, and is not meant as a substitute for any medical or other professional advice.
Please note: Information provided on this site might change so please call the specific contact for current information.
