Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley
Overview
Akin Beckley, MD, MBA is an Assistant Professor and Associate Residency Program Director at Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Beckley also serves as the Medical Director of the Inpatient Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He specializes in seeing patients with neurological problems, cancer, amputations, and cardiopulmonary issues.Dr. Beckley received his undergraduate education at the University of Western Ontario and his MBA and MD from the University of Connecticut. He completed his internship and residency in Surgery at the Hospital of St. Raphael before moving on to complete his residency in Rehabilitation Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.Dr. Beckley’s interests lie in neurological and cancer rehabilitation. His focus, when treating patients, is to help them get back to their level of function prior to them becoming ill using an interdisciplinary and collaborative method. He employs the help of other departments such as PT and OT to provide the best care necessary for the patient. He also emphasizes the importance of education among his patients and medical students to assure effective continued care.
Dr. Beckley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Syringomyelia, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Dr. Beckley is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Beckley is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Beckley has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley by calling their office at 212-305-3535. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley a top-rated expert for Paraplegia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley is classified as an Advanced expert for Paraplegia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley specialize in?
While Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, and Foot Drop. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Paraplegia. You can view a list of Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley accept my insurance?
Dr. Akinpelu A. Beckley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-3535 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Beckley isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Foot DropDr. Beckley isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- HemiplegiaDr. Beckley isAdvanced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- ParaplegiaDr. Beckley isAdvanced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Beckley isAdvanced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Beckley isAdvanced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
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- Benign Autosomal Dominant MyopathyDr. Beckley isExperienced. Learn about Benign Autosomal Dominant Myopathy.
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- Centronuclear MyopathyDr. Beckley isExperienced. Learn about Centronuclear Myopathy.