Overview
Elissa G. Yozawitz, MD, is Director of Neonatal Neurology at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Yozawitz focuses on the neurological management of children, from the neonatal period through adolescence, particularly those with difficult-to-treat seizures. She also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, stroke and seizures in the newborn. Dr. Yozawitz’s expertise includes electroencephalography (EEG) and state-of-the-art treatments.
Dr. Yozawitz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
555 Taxter Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
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The Children's Hospital At Montefiore
Solomon L. Moshé, MD, is Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of the Isabelle Rapin Child Neurology Division and Director of Clinical Neurophysiology at Montefiore. He is also the Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Vice Chair, Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, and Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein). Dr. Moshé’s clinical focus is on epilepsy and electroencephalography with special emphasis on age-related influences on the expression, control and consequences of seizures. Dr. Moshe is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.
Montefiore Medical Center
Shlomo Shinnar is a Pediatric Neurologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Shinnar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Epilepsy.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Vijay Ramaswamy is a Pediatric Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ramaswamy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Neurofibromatosis, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz by calling their office at 718-920-4378. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz a top-rated expert for West Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz is classified as an Elite expert for West Syndrome, 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. Elissa G. Yozawitz specialize in?
While Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Spasmus Nutans. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like West Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Elissa G. Yozawitz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-4378 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Yozawitz isElite. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Yozawitz isElite. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- West SyndromeDr. Yozawitz isElite. Learn about West Syndrome.
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- Absence SeizureDr. Yozawitz isDistinguished. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- EpilepsyDr. Yozawitz isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Yozawitz isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- SeizuresDr. Yozawitz isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
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- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Yozawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Yozawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Yozawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
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- Batten DiseaseDr. Yozawitz isExperienced. Learn about Batten Disease.
- Benign Familial Neonatal SeizuresDr. Yozawitz isExperienced. Learn about Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures.
- CLN1 DiseaseDr. Yozawitz isExperienced. Learn about CLN1 Disease.
- CLN2 DiseaseDr. Yozawitz isExperienced. Learn about CLN2 Disease.
- CLN3 DiseaseDr. Yozawitz isExperienced. Learn about CLN3 Disease.
- CLN4 DiseaseDr. Yozawitz isExperienced. Learn about CLN4 Disease.