Overview
Esther Chaim is a primary care provider, practicing in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Psoriasis, Rickets, and High Cholesterol.
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Locations
10910 Queens Blvd Ste B, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York
Matthew Harms, MD is an Associate Professor of Neurology. Dr. Harms received his A.B. in Biology summa cum laude from Harvard University in 1997, and his medical doctorate from the University of California San Francisco in 2003. He remained at San Francisco for neurology residency and served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Harms completed neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology fellowships under the mentorship of Dr. Alan Pestronk at Washington University in St. Louis. His clinical training in neuromuscular diseases led him into the laboratory of Dr. Robert Baloh, where his post-doctoral research identified the genes responsible for two orphan human diseases- dominant spinal muscular atrophy with lower extremity predominance and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1D.Dr. Harms joined the neuromuscular medicine faculty at Washington University in 2009 with board certifications in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromuscular medicine. In 2011, Dr. Harms assumed leadership of the Washington University Neuromuscular Genetics Project and established his research laboratory to continue harnessing emerging genetic technologies to understand the causes of inherited neuromuscular diseases. The lab focuses on diseases of the motor neuron, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and the hereditary motor neuropathies, and where his efforts have helped identify more than 5 novel disease genes. Here at Columbia, he will continue these efforts, directing an international multi-site effort using whole genome and transcriptome sequencing to bring precision medicine to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. His laboratory efforts will occur in both the Motor Neuron Center and the Institute for Genomic Medicine. Dr. Harms is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Esther Chaim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Esther Chaim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Esther Chaim by calling their office at 718-459-1111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Esther Chaim a top-rated expert for Sitosterolemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Esther Chaim is classified as an Experienced expert for Sitosterolemia, 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. Esther Chaim specialize in?
While Dr. Esther Chaim is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sitosterolemia, Psoriasis, and Rickets. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Does Dr. Esther Chaim accept my insurance?
Dr. Esther Chaim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-459-1111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Chaim isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DysgraphiaDr. Chaim isExperienced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Chaim isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Chaim isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Chaim isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.