Overview
Michio Hirano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Hirano is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, MELAS Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 179 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Hirano is currently accepting new patients.
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710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032
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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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 clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Lassman is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Lassman is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michio Hirano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michio Hirano?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michio Hirano by calling their office at 914-495-2019. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michio Hirano a top-rated expert for Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michio Hirano is classified as an Elite expert for Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, 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. Michio Hirano specialize in?
While Dr. Michio Hirano is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, MELAS Syndrome, and Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Michio Hirano participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michio Hirano has published 179 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Michio Hirano's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michio Hirano accept my insurance?
Dr. Michio Hirano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 914-495-2019 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.
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- Elite
- MELAS SyndromeDr. Hirano isElite. Learn about MELAS Syndrome.
- Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease
- Distinguished
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Hirano isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Leigh SyndromeDr. Hirano isDistinguished. Learn about Leigh Syndrome.
- Oculopharyngeal Muscular DystrophyDr. Hirano isDistinguished. Learn about Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.
- Progressive External OphthalmoplegiaDr. Hirano isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Hirano isDistinguished. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal MyopathyDr. Hirano isDistinguished. Learn about X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy.
- Advanced
- Adult Polyglucosan Body DiseaseDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease.
- Andersen DiseaseDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Andersen Disease.
- Benign Autosomal Dominant Myopathy
- Brown SyndromeDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Central Core DiseaseDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Central Core Disease.
- Centronuclear MyopathyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Centronuclear Myopathy.
- Collagen VI-Related MyopathyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.
- Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion
- Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- DysarthriaDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Emery-Dreifuss Muscular DystrophyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.
- Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- Kearns-Sayre SyndromeDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Kearns-Sayre Syndrome.
- Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
- Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency
- Nemaline MyopathyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Nemaline Myopathy.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Rigid Spine SyndromeDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Rigid Spine Syndrome.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2Dr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Tubular Aggregate MyopathyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.
- X-Linked Myotubular MyopathyDr. Hirano isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy.
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- Alpers-Huttenlocher SyndromeDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome.
- AminoaciduriaDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Aminoaciduria.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- ArachnoiditisDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency
- Congenital Myasthenic SyndromeDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Cytoplasmic Body MyopathyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy.
- Danon DiseaseDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Danon Disease.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0Dr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0.
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 13Dr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Glycogen Storage Disease Type 13.
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5Dr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5.
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7Dr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7.
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9Dr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- HypotoniaDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Inclusion Body Myopathy 2Dr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myopathy 2.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Maternally Inherited Leigh SyndromeDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome.
- Mitochondrial Complex 2 DeficiencyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 3 DeficiencyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
- Movement DisordersDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers
- Myofibrillar MyopathyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Myofibrillar Myopathy.
- Myoglobinuria RecurrentDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Myoglobinuria Recurrent.
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pelizaeus-Merzbacher DiseaseDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.
- Phosphoglycerate Kinase DeficiencyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Phosphoglycerate Kinase Deficiency.
- Phosphoglycerate Mutase DeficiencyDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency.
- Pompe DiseaseDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Pompe Disease.
- SeizuresDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis
- Spinocerebellar AtaxiaDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Wieacker Wolff SyndromeDr. Hirano isExperienced. Learn about Wieacker Wolff Syndrome.
- X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
