Overview
Kiran Thakur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Thakur is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Meningitis, Tuberculous Meningitis, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 173 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
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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CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York
Andrew B. Lassman, MD, FAAN, FASCO, is a Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lassman also serves as Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Neurology, and as Associate Director for Clinical Trials at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Lassman focuses both his research and clinical efforts on improving the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.Dr. Lassman has particular expertise in translational clinical trials for brain tumors, with molecular correlative analyses to understand the reasons for treatment success or failure, and to refine treatment paradigms. Dr. Lassman has led retrospective studies, single institution prospective clinical trials, and multicenter prospective trials conducted nationally through the National Cancer Institute sponsored National Clinical Trials Network. His contributions to the field of Neuro-Oncology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology from the American Academy of Neurology, the Boyer Clinical Research Award from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer.Dr. Lassman earned his BS and MS degrees in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, as part of a combined four-year program at Yale University. He attained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed Neurology residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman completed his fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he joined the faculty and served as fellowship director, until his return to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Lassman is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Lassman is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kiran T. Thakur
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kiran T. Thakur?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kiran T. Thakur by calling their office at 646-426-3876. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kiran T. Thakur a top-rated expert for Encephalitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kiran T. Thakur is classified as an Elite expert for Encephalitis, 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. Kiran T. Thakur specialize in?
While Dr. Kiran T. Thakur is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Encephalitis, Meningitis, and Tuberculous Meningitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kiran T. Thakur participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kiran T. Thakur has published 173 articles and abstracts on conditions like Encephalitis. You can view a list of Dr. Kiran T. Thakur's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kiran T. Thakur accept my insurance?
Dr. Kiran T. Thakur accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health First. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-426-3876 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- EncephalitisDr. Thakur isElite. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Distinguished
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Thakur isDistinguished. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- Bacterial MeningitisDr. Thakur isDistinguished. Learn about Bacterial Meningitis.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Thakur isDistinguished. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- MeningitisDr. Thakur isDistinguished. Learn about Meningitis.
- Primary Amebic MeningoencephalitisDr. Thakur isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.
- Tuberculous MeningitisDr. Thakur isDistinguished. Learn about Tuberculous Meningitis.
- Advanced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Cryptococcal MeningitisDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Cryptococcal Meningitis.
- CysticercosisDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Cysticercosis.
- HeadacheDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Headache.
- Japanese EncephalitisDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Japanese Encephalitis.
- SeizuresDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Status EpilepticusDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- StrokeDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Zika Virus DiseaseDr. Thakur isAdvanced. Learn about Zika Virus Disease.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AnosmiaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- AstrocytomaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain TumorDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- DeliriumDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- FaintingDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- GastrostomyDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- GlioblastomaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HelminthiasisDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Helminthiasis.
- HydrocephalusDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- HypotoniaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Memory LossDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- NeurosyphilisDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Neurosyphilis.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PoliomyelitisDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Poliomyelitis.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- SyphilisDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about Syphilis.
- West Nile Virus InfectionDr. Thakur isExperienced. Learn about West Nile Virus Infection.
