
Overview
Michael J. Thorpy, MD, is Director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore and Professor of Neurology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical focus is on the clinical diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of all sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia and restless legs syndrome, among others.
Dr. Thorpy is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and ADULT Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3411 Wayne Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
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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Orrin Devinsky is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Devinsky is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
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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 top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
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Richard B. Lipton, M.D., is the Edwin S. Lowe Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology, Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lipton earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After a medical internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, he completed his neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also completed a fellowship in neuroepidemiology at Columbia University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Lipton is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Thorpy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Thorpy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Thorpy by calling their office at 718-920-4841. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Thorpy a top-rated expert for Narcolepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Thorpy is classified as an Elite expert for Narcolepsy, 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. Michael J. Thorpy specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Thorpy is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Narcolepsy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Michael J. Thorpy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Thorpy has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Narcolepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Thorpy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Thorpy accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Thorpy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-4841 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
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Idiopathic HypersomniaDr. Thorpy isElite. Learn about Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
- NarcolepsyDr. Thorpy isElite. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Distinguished
- ADULT SyndromeDr. Thorpy isDistinguished. Learn about ADULT Syndrome.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Thorpy isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Experienced
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Thorpy isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- HeadacheDr. Thorpy isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Thorpy isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Sleep ParalysisDr. Thorpy isExperienced. Learn about Sleep Paralysis.

