Dr. Asaff Harel
Overview
Asaff Harel MD MSC is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center as well as the North Shore/LIJ Neurology Residency Program. He subspecializes in the care of people with neuroimmunological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, MOGAD, sarcoidosis, central nervous system vasculitis, and other related conditions. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed both residency and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Outside of clinical work and teaching, Dr. Harel is devoted to research and is involved in several clinical trials and internal research projects studying MS and related conditions.
Dr. Harel is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 165 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10075
176 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10075
611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, Great Neck, NY 11021
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Dr. Harel 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. Asaff Harel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Asaff Harel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Asaff Harel by calling their office at 212-434-6400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Asaff Harel a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Asaff Harel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Asaff Harel specialize in?
While Dr. Asaff Harel is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Encephalitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Asaff Harel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Asaff Harel has published 165 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Asaff Harel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Asaff Harel accept my insurance?
Dr. Asaff Harel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-6400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Harel isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- EncephalitisDr. Harel isDistinguished. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Harel isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Harel isDistinguished. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
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- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Harel isAdvanced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Harel isAdvanced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Optic NeuritisDr. Harel isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Harel isAdvanced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- Experienced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Harel isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Chronic PainDr. Harel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Harel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Harel isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Harel isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Harel isExperienced. Learn about Headache.