Michael J. Thorpy
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

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.

Graduate Institution

Otago Medical School

Residency

Upstate Medical School

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in NY

Fellowships

Montefiore Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Montefiore At 3411 Wayne Avenue
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Thorpy

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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.

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