Michael L. Weinberger

Overview

Dr. Weinberger graduated from Clark University with a BA in biology. He earned his MD in 1983 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. He then completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, followed by a residency in anesthesiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and a fellowship in pain medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Weinberger is the division chief of pain medicine. He is director of the Pain Management Center and program director for the pain medicine fellowship. An associate professor of anesthesiology at CUMC, he has been with the department since 2001. He practices all aspects of pain medicine and has a special interest in the spine, cancer pain, palliative medicine, and chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Residency

St. Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology

Licenses

Anesthesiology in NY

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Anesthesiology
Hospice And Palliative Medicine
Pain Medicine

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • 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
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
504 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Weinberger 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.

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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 L. Weinberger

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael L. Weinberger by calling their office at 212-305-7114. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael L. Weinberger a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael L. Weinberger is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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 L. Weinberger specialize in?

While Dr. Michael L. Weinberger is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, and Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Michael L. Weinberger participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael L. Weinberger has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael L. Weinberger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael L. Weinberger accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael L. Weinberger 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.

Areas of Expertise

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