Overview
Vishnupriya Samarendra is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Scarsdale, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Samarendra is currently accepting new patients.
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Werner K Doyle M.D. PC
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra by calling their office at 646-450-0390. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra a top-rated expert for Major Depression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra is classified as an Experienced expert for Major Depression, 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. Vishnupriya Samarendra specialize in?
While Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra accept my insurance?
Dr. Vishnupriya Samarendra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-450-0390 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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- Major DepressionDr. Samarendra isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Samarendra isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

