Overview
Wendy Vargas is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Vargas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
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.
1 Clinical Trials
The Children's Hospital At Montefiore
Solomon L. Moshé, MD, is Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of the Isabelle Rapin Child Neurology Division and Director of Clinical Neurophysiology at Montefiore. He is also the Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Vice Chair, Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, and Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein). Dr. Moshé’s clinical focus is on epilepsy and electroencephalography with special emphasis on age-related influences on the expression, control and consequences of seizures. Dr. Moshe is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Vijay Ramaswamy is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ramaswamy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Neurofibromatosis, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
The Children's Hospital At Montefiore
Elissa G. Yozawitz, MD, is Director of Neonatal Neurology at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Yozawitz focuses on the neurological management of children, from the neonatal period through adolescence, particularly those with difficult-to-treat seizures. She also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, stroke and seizures in the newborn. Dr. Yozawitz’s expertise includes electroencephalography (EEG) and state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Yozawitz is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wendy Vargas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wendy Vargas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wendy Vargas by calling their office at 877-426-5637. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wendy Vargas a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wendy Vargas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Wendy Vargas specialize in?
While Dr. Wendy Vargas is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Wendy Vargas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wendy Vargas has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Wendy Vargas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wendy Vargas accept my insurance?
Dr. Wendy Vargas accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-426-5637 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Vargas isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Advanced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- EncephalitisDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Vargas isAdvanced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
- Experienced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- CACH SyndromeDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DysarthriaDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- HeadacheDr. Vargas isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

