Leena Mathew

Overview

Leena Mathew received an MD from Tirunelveli Medical College, India, in 1995 at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Mathew completed an internship in the Department of Surgery, followed by a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pain medicine. Dr. Mathew joined the faculty of the Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, at Columbia University Medical Center in August 2003. An associate professor of anesthesiology at CUMC, she is program director for the pain medicine fellowship. She practices all aspects of acute and chronic pain medicine, with a special interest in interventional pain medicine in the treatment of cancer and chronic pain, including neurolytic procedures, Botox, ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blockade, radiofrequency, and cryoablation, as well as implantable therapies. She is also interested in developing comprehensive treatment models for patients with pelvic pain and headaches. Dr. Mathew is a member of the liver transplantation anesthesia team. She is also certified in medical acupuncture.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Phantom Limb Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Neuralgia.

Dr. Mathew is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Mathew is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Tirunelveli Medical College, South India

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Specialties

Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine

Licenses

Anesthesiology in NY

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine

Fellowships

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle
5 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
Other Locations
ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
504 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Mathew 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.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Headache
Osteoarthritis
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Is Dr. Leena Mathew a top-rated expert for Phantom Limb Pain?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leena Mathew is classified as an Experienced expert for Phantom Limb Pain, 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. Leena Mathew specialize in?

While Dr. Leena Mathew is a Anesthesiology, they have specific expertise in Phantom Limb Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Anesthesiology.

Does Dr. Leena Mathew accept my insurance?

Dr. Leena Mathew accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-7114 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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