Overview
Melissa Nirenberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York.
Dr. Nirenberg is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Nirenberg
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Nirenberg?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Nirenberg by calling their office at 718-584-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Nirenberg a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Nirenberg is classified as an Advanced expert for Movement Disorders, 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. Melissa Nirenberg specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Nirenberg is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Restless Legs Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melissa Nirenberg participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Nirenberg has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Nirenberg's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Advanced
- Movement DisordersDr. Nirenberg isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Nirenberg isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Nirenberg isAdvanced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Nirenberg isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Nirenberg isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Nirenberg isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChoreaDr. Nirenberg isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Nirenberg isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
