Overview
Dr. Sarah Flanagan Wesley graduated from medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, followed by residency in adult neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and then fellowship in neuroimmunology at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Wesley was on faculty at Yale as an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the neuroimmunology subdivision until joining faculty at Columbia in 2020. Dr. Wesley treats a range of neuroimmunological and autoimmune neurological conditions, including various forms of autoimmune encephalitis, CNS vasculitis, neuro-rheumatological conditions, multiple sclerosis, and immune-related toxicity to cancer treatments. Dr. Wesley serves as a lead for Columbia's neurological immunotoxicity program, conducting clinical and translational research on the mechanisms and management of neurological side effects to cancer treatments, such as cancer immune checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy.
Dr. Wesley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Dr. Wesley is board certified in Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wesley is currently accepting new patients.
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710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
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Dr. Wesley 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 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. Sarah F. Wesley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah F. Wesley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah F. Wesley by calling their office at 646-426-3876. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sarah F. Wesley a top-rated expert for Encephalitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah F. Wesley is classified as an Distinguished expert for Encephalitis, 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. Sarah F. Wesley specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah F. Wesley is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sarah F. Wesley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah F. Wesley has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Encephalitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah F. Wesley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah F. Wesley accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah F. Wesley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-426-3876 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Wesley isDistinguished. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- EncephalitisDr. Wesley isDistinguished. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Advanced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Wesley isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Wesley isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Wesley isAdvanced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Wesley isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Wesley isAdvanced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Experienced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Wesley isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- AthetosisDr. Wesley isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Brain AbscessDr. Wesley isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- HemiplegiaDr. Wesley isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Wesley isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.