14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kamel, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Kamel is the Helen and Albert Moon Professor, Chief of Neurocritical Care, and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He also directs the Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Unit in the Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Kamel attended college at Harvard and medical school at Columbia, then trained as a neurology resident and neurocritical care fellow at UCSF before joining Weill Cornell Medicine in 2011. He has published over 450 scientific papers, including in leading journals such as NEJM and JAMA. He was a principal investigator for the NIH-funded ARCADIA trial, which tested antithrombotic strategies in patients with stroke and atrial cardiopathy. He is also a principal investigator of the NIH-funded ASPIRE trial, which is testing antithrombotic strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation and intracerebral hemorrhage. He serves on the NIH StrokeNet Executive Committee and chairs its Prevention Working Group, and he serves on the leadership committees of several multicenter randomized trials, including STROKE-AF, Librexia AF, REACT-AF, and LAAOS-4. He is the Deputy Editor of JAMA Neurology and an editorial board member of Stroke. His academic contributions have been recognized by the Michael S. Pessin Stroke Leadership Prize from the American Academy of Neurology, and the Robert G. Siekert New Investigator Award in Stroke, the Joseph A. Vita Award, and the Stroke Council Award from the American Heart Association.
WebsiteWhere did Dr. Kamel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
What languages does Dr. Kamel speak?
Dr. Kamel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Kamel treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kamel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kamel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Does Dr. Kamel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kamel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kamel accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kamel in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Kamel's office located?
Neurology - Upper East Side
520 East 70th Street
Starr Pavilion, 607
New York, NY 10021
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Kamel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kamel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275659203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kamel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kamel
What is Dr. Hooman Kamel's specialty?
Dr. Kamel is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Kamel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Hooman Kamel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kamel is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Hooman Kamel accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Hooman Kamel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hooman Kamel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kamel's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hooman Kamel?
Please contact Dr. Kamel's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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