Welcome From The Chair
Matthew E. Fink, MD Interim Chairman
The Department of Neurology and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is considered one of the premier academic neurology departments in the world.
News and Highlights
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Calms Epilepsy
Device functions as "pacemaker for the brain." Calms epilepsy but not "miracle cure" - patients still need medication.
Announcing Weill Cornell's Center for Sleep Medicine
The newly constructed, expanded and relocated state-of-the-art Center for Sleep Medicine is a joint endeavor of the Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience, Medicine, and Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
Reducing Dosage of Parkinson's Drugs Can Cause Symptoms Similar to Those of Cocaine Withdrawal
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Study Explains Difficulties in Tapering Parkinson's Drugs in Patients With Side Effects Such as Compulsive Eating, Pathological Gambling, Compulsive Buying and Hypersexuality. View profile for Melissa J. Nirenberg, MD, PhD.
Specialty Centers
The department consists of 14 divisions specializing in various neurological conditions.
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Please contact us at (212) 746-2347 if you need help selecting one of our world-class doctors.
New York, NY 10065
Upcoming Events
Free Public Educational Programs hosted by the Judith Jaffe Multiple Sclerosis Center
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: The Use of Imaging Techniques in MS
Presented by Susan Gauthier, DO, MPH
Registration: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Presentation: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weill Greenberg Building
Selma Ruben Conference Center
1305 York Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10021
T: 646-962-5733
CME Monthly Symposia hosted by the
Judith Jaffe Multiple Sclerosis Center
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The State of MS
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Pediatric MS: Is it a different disease?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Estrogen Receptor Ligands: A novel treatment for MS
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Hippocampal Atrophy in MS
Registration & Reception: 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lecture Presentation: 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Discussion Session: 8:00pm - 8:25pm
Evaluation Submission: 8:25pm - 8:30pm
Weill Greenberg Building
Conference Center
1305 York Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10021
Learn More and Register Here
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