About Dr. Devi
As a fourth generation physician, service and care are ingrained in me. I believe personalized medicine is the best medicine, I believe New York City is the greatest city in the world, and I believe that there is no team like the Bronx Bombers.
Helping folks live their best lives – by diagnosing and managing complex neurologic disorders – that’s my job. Few things are more fulfilling! For nearly thirty years, my focus has been on brain health, concussions, Alzheimer’s and other dementias, menopause related memory loss, and pain. I am very lucky to work with an exceptionally talented and caring team at Park Avenue Neurology, our premier center dedicated to brain health and research in New York City. Our emphasis is on neuromodulation for treating stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, and chronic pain.
Being multi board-certified in Neurology, Pain Medicine, Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine, and Behavioral Neurology gives me a comprehensive approach to brain health and illness (Biography). Losing my extraordinary sister and my amazing mother to neurologic illness and helping my devoted caregiver father is my enduring inspiration to innovate. I love educating folks on brain health, through my books and via media, including CBS, NPR, the NYT, and the WSJ. One of my proudest accomplishments was founding and running the “Girls Get Healthy” program at the National Council on Women’s Health, providing for-credit health and sex education classes to 1100 inner-city middle and high-school girls annually for over a decade.
Previously on the faculty at Columbia and NYU, I am now a Professor at the Zucker SOM | Northwell Health & Lenox Hill Hospital. I serve as Consultant to the NYS Committee on Physician Health, sit on the Board of Overseers of Columbia University’s SPS, on the Board of Trustees of Central Park, and on the Board of Directors of CaringKind, NYC’s premier dementia caregiving organization. In my off-time, I enjoy dinners with family and friends, the opera, baseball, horseback riding, and perennial gardening.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementias
- Brain Health & Wellness; Preventive Neurology
- Chronic Pain
- Concussions & Post-concussive Syndrome
- Headaches & Migraines
- Menopause Related Cognitive Impairment (MeRCI)
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders
- Vertigo
Treatments and Procedures
- Alzheimer’s Treatment with IV Lecanemab
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Treatment with TMS
- Botox for Dystonia & Migraine
- Brain Health Promotion Program, Personalized
- Chronic Pain Treatment with TMS
- Cognitive Assessments
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Program, Personalized
- Electroencephalogram
- Home Visits
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- MeRCI Treatment- Hormonal/ Non-hormonal
- Neuronavigation-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Otolith Maneuvers for Vertigo
- Transcranial Dopplers
Check out the latest from Dr. Gayatri Devi
A beautifully renovated Gramercy Park townhouse that seamlessly blends luxury and sustainability. This exceptional home showcases historic charm and modern eco-friendly design, with profits from the sale dedicated to various charities, including Sean Casey Animal Rescue, Central Park Conservancy, and CaringKind, an Alzheimer’s charity. Additionally, proceeds will help fund a free preventive brain health clinic in Harlem in partnership with CaringKind.
As a fourth generation physician, service and care are ingrained in me. I believe personalized medicine is the best medicine, I believe New York City is the greatest city in the world, and I believe that there is no team like the Bronx Bombers.
Helping folks live their best lives – by diagnosing and managing complex neurologic disorders – that’s my job. Few things are more fulfilling! For nearly thirty years, my focus has been on brain health, concussions, Alzheimer’s and other dementias, menopause related memory loss, and pain. I am very lucky to work with an exceptionally talented and caring team at Park Avenue Neurology, our premier center dedicated to brain health and research in New York City. Our emphasis is on neuromodulation for treating stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, and chronic pain.
Being multi board-certified in Neurology, Pain Medicine, Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine, and Behavioral Neurology gives me a comprehensive approach to brain health and illness (Biography). Losing my extraordinary sister and my amazing mother to neurologic illness and helping my devoted caregiver father is my enduring inspiration to innovate. I love educating folks on brain health, through my books and via media, including CBS, NPR, the NYT, and the WSJ. One of my proudest accomplishments was founding and running the “Girls Get Healthy” program at the National Council on Women’s Health, providing for-credit health and sex education classes to 1100 inner-city middle and high-school girls annually for over a decade.
Previously on the faculty at Columbia and NYU, I am now a Professor at the Zucker SOM | Northwell Health & Lenox Hill Hospital. I serve as Consultant to the NYS Committee on Physician Health, sit on the Board of Overseers of Columbia University’s SPS, on the Board of Trustees of Central Park, and on the Board of Directors of CaringKind, NYC’s premier dementia caregiving organization. In my off-time, I enjoy dinners with family and friends, the opera, baseball, horseback riding, and perennial gardening.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementias
- Brain Health & Wellness; Preventive Neurology
- Chronic Pain
- Concussions & Post-concussive Syndrome
- Headaches & Migraines
- Menopause Related Cognitive Impairment (MeRCI)
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders
- Vertigo
Treatments and Procedures
- Alzheimer’s Treatment with IV Lecanemab
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Treatment with TMS
- Botox for Dystonia & Migraine
- Brain Health Promotion Program, Personalized
- Chronic Pain Treatment with TMS
- Cognitive Assessments
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Program, Personalized
- Electroencephalogram
- Home Visits
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- MeRCI Treatment- Hormonal/ Non-hormonal
- Neuronavigation-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Otolith Maneuvers for Vertigo
- Transcranial Dopplers
Check out the latest from Dr. Gayatri Devi
A beautifully renovated Gramercy Park townhouse that seamlessly blends luxury and sustainability. This exceptional home showcases historic charm and modern eco-friendly design, with profits from the sale dedicated to various charities, including Sean Casey Animal Rescue, Central Park Conservancy, and CaringKind, an Alzheimer’s charity. Additionally, proceeds will help fund a free preventive brain health clinic in Harlem in partnership with CaringKind.
Staff
DANIEL GANZ, MD
“Peace and love above all else.”
Dr. Ganz is a board-certified internist with a special interest in geriatrics. He works with both new and established patients to help in the diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders.
A board certified internist who graduated from the Sackler School of Medicine, he interned in general surgery and internal medicine at Montefiore and NY Medical College, completing his residency at Kettering Medical Center. He spent many years working in facilities dealing with dementia care and is exceptionally adept in this area.
A native of Denmark, Dr. Ganz grew up in Copenhagen, trained in Israel, and settled in the United States. He is fluent in Hebrew and Danish. A caring physician with a quirky sense of humor, he is prone to worrying about his patients at all hours of the day and night. He is an invaluable part of our team at Park Avenue Neurology.
He enjoys Sabbath dinners, spending time with his grandmother, very fine Scotch, and dreaming about playing pro basketball.
CASEY EMERY, MSEd
“I like interacting with patients, challenging them. My job is never boring, so interesting and different.”
Casey Emery is a NYS school psychologist with an MS from Long Island University. Casey performs neurocognitive studies and devises tailored brain exercises for maintaining and improving brain function. She brings enthusiasm, encouragement, and a great degree of expertise to her work at Park Avenue Neurology. A native New Yorker, Casey hails from the great borough of Brooklyn and a dedicated family of Mets fans.
OLIVIA McWHIRTER, BS
“There is a warmth here that doesn’t compare to any other practice.”
Olivia McWhirter is our Certified Medical Assistant. She graduated cum laude, majoring in psychology, from Stevenson University, before completing her CMA certification. Olivia loves the fast pace of New York City. A talented problem solver, gifted both with exceptional intelligence and a great sense of humor, Olivia is a firm believer in the healing power of empathy. Fluent in Italian, Olivia supplies our office with her signature olive oil from her family’s grove in Lazio.
NICHOLAS MERVOSH, MS
“I like research and abstract thinking – providing potential new treatment options for patients when they are in need.”
Nick, our Research Associate, is passionate about research and the opportunities it presents to patients. He started his research career at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia, examining the effect of prematurity on cognitive development in children. Nick graduated with his bachelor’s in biology and psychology from George Washington, and his Masters in Medical Sciences from Loyola. He previously worked in addiction research at Mount Sinai and has published in Nature Communications, Neuropsychopharmacology, and Brain, Behavior, & Immunity, among other journals. He has worked in clinical research with various therapeutic agents in oncology, addiction medicine, and surgery.
Nick has volunteered as a crisis counselor for suicide prevention and is a certified EMT. Nick likes classical music and plays bassoon and saxophone. He often attends film festivals and concerts, and enjoys spending time with his twin sister.
BECKY BRIGGS
Becky, our fantastic medical receptionist and Captain of the office team, worked in the cardiac cath lab at Columbia for over 25 years. An exuberant, effusive, and warm people person, Becky is the core of our office, scheduling, reminding, and keeping us all in line. A dedicated fashionista, Becky has never been spotted in the same outfit twice.
EMILY IGLESIA, AA
Emily, our office receptionist, began working in a pharmacy at sixteen, and brings her incredible work ethic to the office every day. Organized, compassionate, and a busy young mother, Emily still manages to look impeccable. Fluent in Spanish, Emily loves the beach and spending time with her family.
ROBERT FRANKIE, RN
Robert was with Emergency Medical Services for 14 years, then spent a decade as an ER nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital | Northwell Health before joining Park Avenue Neurology. He grew up in Long Island and retains his small town ways, caring and reliable. He is our part-time and home-visit RN.
CELINE
“Arf!” Likely, “I am in charge!“
Celine, with her naturally kohl-lined eyes, channels our dear departed Lola’s imperial attitude, particularly with regard to her dealings with Huck. She aims to be as renowned as the inimitable Lola, who was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Celine uses enjoys long walks, stuffed toys, and boisterous play.
HUCKLEBERRY “HUCK” FINN
“Woof.” Conceivably, “I like coming to work because I can sleep without interruption.“
Huck Finn hails from North Carolina and joined us via the Union Square Adoptapalooza. In addition to his furry good looks, Huck sports a heart tattoo on his tongue that he came by naturally. He alternates in an unpredictable fashion between ebullience and somnolence.
Staff
DANIEL GANZ, MD
“Peace and love above all else.”
Dr. Ganz is a board-certified internist with a special interest in geriatrics. He works with both new and established patients to help in the diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders.
A board certified internist who graduated from the Sackler School of Medicine, he interned in general surgery and internal medicine at Montefiore and NY Medical College, completing his residency at Kettering Medical Center. He spent many years working in facilities dealing with dementia care and is exceptionally adept in this area.
A native of Denmark, Dr. Ganz grew up in Copenhagen, trained in Israel, and settled in the United States. He is fluent in Hebrew and Danish. A caring physician with a quirky sense of humor, he is prone to worrying about his patients at all hours of the day and night. He is an invaluable part of our team at Park Avenue Neurology.
He enjoys Sabbath dinners, spending time with his grandmother, very fine Scotch, and dreaming about playing pro basketball.
CASEY EMERY, MSEd
“I like interacting with patients, challenging them. My job is never boring, so interesting and different.”
Casey Emery is a NYS school psychologist with an MS from Long Island University. Casey performs neurocognitive studies and devises tailored brain exercises for maintaining and improving brain function. She brings enthusiasm, encouragement, and a great degree of expertise to her work at Park Avenue Neurology. A native New Yorker, Casey hails from the great borough of Brooklyn and a dedicated family of Mets fans.
OLIVIA McWHIRTER, BS
“There is a warmth here that doesn’t compare to any other practice.”
Olivia McWhirter is our Certified Medical Assistant. She graduated cum laude, majoring in psychology, from Stevenson University, before completing her CMA certification. Olivia loves the fast pace of New York City. A talented problem solver, gifted both with exceptional intelligence and a great sense of humor, Olivia is a firm believer in the healing power of empathy. Fluent in Italian, Olivia supplies our office with her signature olive oil from her family’s grove in Lazio.
NICHOLAS MERVOSH, MS
“I like research and abstract thinking – providing potential new treatment options for patients when they are in need.”
Nick, our Research Associate, is passionate about research and the opportunities it presents to patients. He started his research career at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia, examining the effect of prematurity on cognitive development in children. Nick graduated with his bachelor’s in biology and psychology from George Washington, and his Masters in Medical Sciences from Loyola. He previously worked in addiction research at Mount Sinai and has published in Nature Communications, Neuropsychopharmacology, and Brain, Behavior, & Immunity, among other journals. He has worked in clinical research with various therapeutic agents in oncology, addiction medicine, and surgery.
Nick has volunteered as a crisis counselor for suicide prevention and is a certified EMT. Nick likes classical music and plays bassoon and saxophone. He often attends film festivals and concerts, and enjoys spending time with his twin sister.
BECKY BRIGGS
“I am blessed working in our homey office with a great team.”
Becky, our fantastic medical receptionist and Captain of the office team, worked in the cardiac cath lab at Columbia for over 25 years. An exuberant, effusive, and warm people person, Becky is the core of our office, scheduling, reminding, and keeping us all in line. A dedicated fashionista, Becky has never been spotted in the same outfit twice.
EMILY IGLESIA, AA
“I have always enjoyed working in the medical field and helping people!”
Emily, our office receptionist, began working in a pharmacy at sixteen, and brings her incredible work ethic to the office every day. Organized, compassionate, and a busy young mother, Emily still manages to look impeccable. Fluent in Spanish, Emily loves the beach and spending time with her family.
ROBERT FRANKIE, RN
“Making a positive impact in people’s lives is important to me.”
Robert was with Emergency Medical Services for 14 years, then spent a decade as an ER nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital | Northwell Health before joining Park Avenue Neurology. He grew up in Long Island and retains his small town ways, caring and reliable. He is our part-time and home-visit RN.
CELINE
“Arf!” Likely, “I am in charge!“
Celine, with her naturally kohl-lined eyes, channels our dear departed Lola’s imperial attitude, particularly with regard to her dealings with Huck. She aims to be as renowned as the inimitable Lola, who was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Celine uses enjoys long walks, stuffed toys, and boisterous play.
HUCKLEBERRY “HUCK” FINN
“Woof.” Conceivably, “I like coming to work because I can sleep without interruption.“
Huck Finn hails from North Carolina and joined us via the Union Square Adoptapalooza. In addition to his furry good looks, Huck sports a heart tattoo on his tongue that he came by naturally. He alternates in an unpredictable fashion between ebullience and somnolence.
Research
Press
Dr. Devi believes that educating the community at large about the prevention and treatment of neurological illnesses is an important part of her responsibility as a physician.
“I have been the caregiver of loved ones with neurologic illness. This experience has made me a better physician and neurologist, and an advocate for patients and caregivers.” Gayatri Devi, MD, MS, FACP, FAAN
In addition to education via media, she gives many pro bono talks at schools, community centers, churches and synagogues.
If you would like her to talk at your local community, please contact us with details about your program.
Click to watch selected videos and selected press is below.
Press
Gayatri Devi, MD, FACP, AMWA President, Michelle Bachelet, MD, President of Chile, AMWA 98th Annual Meeting.
Dr. Devi believes that educating the community at large about the prevention and treatment of neurological illnesses is an important part of her responsibility as a physician.
“I have been the caregiver of loved ones with neurologic illness. This experience has made me a better physician and neurologist, and an advocate for patients and caregivers.” Gayatri Devi, MD, MS, FACP, FAAN
Gloria Steinem, Gayatri Devi, I am the Change Film Festival, Chapin School
In addition to education via media, she gives many pro bono talks at schools, community centers, churches and synagogues.
If you would like her to talk at your local community, please contact us with details about your program.
Click to watch selected videos and selected press is below.
Selected Videos
Doctor Says Headache Disorders Are An ‘Underground Epidemic’
Neurologist Dr. Gayatri Devi joins TODAY to talk about how headaches can impact daily function, why women suffer from them more often than men and how to tell when it’s time to seek professional help.
Dr. Devi Discusses the Alzheimer Disease Spectrum on the CBS Morning Show
Did you know that there are different subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease? Depending on the subtype, women and men with the condition have different prognoses.
Selected Videos
Doctor Says Headache Disorders Are An ‘Underground Epidemic’
Neurologist Dr. Gayatri Devi joins TODAY to talk about how headaches can impact daily function, why women suffer from them more often than men and how to tell when it’s time to seek professional help.
Dr. Devi Discusses the Alzheimer Disease Spectrum on the CBS Morning Show
Did you know that there are different subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease? Depending on the subtype, women and men with the condition have different prognoses.
Books
“Writing these books has been sometimes fun and sometimes onerous, but always a learning experience. My greatest inspiration remains my patients who teach me every day.”
Gayatri Devi, MD, MS, FACP, FAAN
Did you know that the majority of women and men with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias CAN live productive and functional lives at home? This book dispels prevailing myths about Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Devi knows this to be true from nearly three decades of caring for patients. Read an excerpt or purchase.
Stimulant prescriptions increased 250% in the US over the last decade as we power our brains on with stimulants and off with sedatives. This wrecks havoc on our brains, creating a vicious cycle of anxiety and memory loss. How do we stop this destructive cycle and access our brain’s built-in calming system? This book reveals how to get to a calm and efficient brain WITHOUT drugs. Read an excerpt or purchase.
What are proven techniques to stave off dementias and maintain brain health? What are the right foods to eat? Are brain games any good? This book answers these and other questions. Read an excerpt or purchase.
Did you know that 60% of women going through menopause have memory loss and other neurologic symptoms? This can be misdiagnosed as something more ominous or can be a cause for anxiety and fear. What are the symptoms? How are they treated? The answers may surprise you! Read the Wall Street Journal interview about the effects of estrogen loss on the brain. For purchase only, excerpt unavailable.
Books
“Writing these books has been sometimes fun and sometimes onerous, but always a learning experience. My greatest inspiration remains my patients who teach me every day.”
Gayatri Devi, MD, MS, FACP, FAAN
Did you know that the majority of women and men with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias CAN live productive and functional lives at home? This book dispels prevailing myths about Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Devi knows this to be true from nearly three decades of caring for patients. Read an excerpt or purchase.
Stimulant prescriptions increased 250% in the US over the last decade as we power our brains on with stimulants and off with sedatives. This wrecks havoc on our brains, creating a vicious cycle of anxiety and memory loss. How do we stop this destructive cycle and access our brain’s built-in calming system? This book reveals how to get to a calm and efficient brain WITHOUT drugs. Read an excerpt or purchase.
What are proven techniques to stave off dementias and maintain brain health? What are the right foods to eat? Are brain games any good? This book answers these and other questions. Read an excerpt or purchase.
Did you know that 60% of women going through menopause have memory loss and other neurologic symptoms? This can be misdiagnosed as something more ominous or can be a cause for anxiety and fear. What are the symptoms? How are they treated? The answers may surprise you! Read the Wall Street Journal interview about the effects of estrogen loss on the brain. For purchase only, excerpt unavailable.
Testimonials
“I am delighted to have Dr. Devi as a colleague in helping me deliver the best possible care to neurologically ill patients we have in common. She has been an ‘early adopter’ on many new trial drugs and other interventions, including TMS. While I offer trials to all my patients as a standard of my practice, there are many who fail to qualify or will not cooperate for randomization. Dr. Devi has filled this niche perfectly.”
Samuel Gandy, MD, PhD
Mount Sinai Professor of Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry
“Gayatri Devi has developed a profoundly important and new view of Alzheimer’s disease, that it is not an ‘all-or-nothing’ diagnosis but must be calibrated for each individual. Many patients can continue productive, fulfilling lives for an indefinite period of time. Dr. Devi is brilliantly trained in a variety of disciplines to diagnose and bring relief to patients with neurological disorders. She is the first specialist to whom most of us turn for solving complex diagnostic and therapeutic issues.”
Marianne J. Legato, MD, PhD (hon)
Emerita Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University
Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins
“As a neurosurgeon, I have had the privilege of having a long standing working relationship with Dr. Gayatri Devi. She is a thoughtful, caring, and superb clinician who provides the best care for her patients. Her demeanor and morals are exemplary. I would have no hesitancy recommending my family members to her.”
Jafar Jafar, MD
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Site Director, Chief – Tisch Hospital
“Dr Gayatri Devi is a highly knowledgeable, astute clinician, whose personal attention and extraordinary experience combine to make her both a favorite with patients and an esteemed colleague. In addition to her clinical skills, Dr Devi is among those exemplary neurologists eagerly searching out, and offering to patients, innovative diagnostic and therapeutic advances for movement and cognitive disorders too long felt to be non-treatable.”
Robert CJ Krasner, MD FACP
Clinical Professor of Medicine –New York University School of Medicine
Adjunct Assistant Professor –Weill-Cornell School of Medicine
Rear Admiral, Medical Corps, US Navy (Retired)
“Dr. Devi is the leading humane and hopeful dementia neurologist in Manhattan and the distinguished author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia. Her reputation is deservedly global. I think she is very kind and understanding.”
Stephen G. Post, PhD Professor and Director
Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
“I am lucky to collaborate with Dr. Devi, an exceptional neurologist, who coined the term ‘Menopause Related Cognitive Impairment (MeRCI)’ to describe the cognitive changes seen in women going through menopause. This recognition is critical for correct treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis of a more ominous process.”
Chris Creatura, MD, FACOG Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College
Patient testimonials from Google reviews:
Testimonials
“I am delighted to have Dr. Devi as a colleague in helping me deliver the best possible care to neurologically ill patients we have in common. She has been an ‘early adopter’ on many new trial drugs and other interventions, including TMS. While I offer trials to all my patients as a standard of my practice, there are many who fail to qualify or will not cooperate for randomization. Dr. Devi has filled this niche perfectly.”
Samuel Gandy, MD, PhD
Mount Sinai Professor of Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry
“Gayatri Devi has developed a profoundly important and new view of Alzheimer’s disease, that it is not an ‘all-or-nothing’ diagnosis but must be calibrated for each individual. Many patients can continue productive, fulfilling lives for an indefinite period of time. Dr. Devi is brilliantly trained in a variety of disciplines to diagnose and bring relief to patients with neurological disorders. She is the first specialist to whom most of us turn for solving complex diagnostic and therapeutic issues.”
Marianne J. Legato, MD, PhD (hon)
Emerita Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University
Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins
“As a neurosurgeon, I have had the privilege of having a long standing working relationship with Dr. Gayatri Devi. She is a thoughtful, caring, and superb clinician who provides the best care for her patients. Her demeanor and morals are exemplary. I would have no hesitancy recommending my family members to her.”
Jafar Jafar, MD
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Site Director, Chief – Tisch Hospital
“Dr Gayatri Devi is a highly knowledgeable, astute clinician, whose personal attention and extraordinary experience combine to make her both a favorite with patients and an esteemed colleague. In addition to her clinical skills, Dr Devi is among those exemplary neurologists eagerly searching out, and offering to patients, innovative diagnostic and therapeutic advances for movement and cognitive disorders too long felt to be non-treatable.”
Robert CJ Krasner, MD FACP
Clinical Professor of Medicine –New York University School of Medicine
Adjunct Assistant Professor –Weill-Cornell School of Medicine
Rear Admiral, Medical Corps, US Navy (Retired)
“Dr. Devi is the leading humane and hopeful dementia neurologist in Manhattan and the distinguished author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia. Her reputation is deservedly global. I think she is very kind and understanding.”
Stephen G. Post, PhD Professor and Director
Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
“I am lucky to collaborate with Dr. Devi, an exceptional neurologist, who coined the term ‘Menopause Related Cognitive Impairment (MeRCI)’ to describe the cognitive changes seen in women going through menopause. This recognition is critical for correct treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis of a more ominous process.”
Chris Creatura, MD, FACOG Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College
Patient testimonials from Google reviews:
FAQs
What kind of patients does Dr. Devi treat?
Dr. Devi is a neurologist, with board certification in additional areas, who treats all brain diseases, specializing in concussions, memory loss, neurorehabilitation, pain management, and optimizing brain health.
What insurance does Dr. Devi accept?
Dr. Devi does not participate with any commercial insurance and she has opted out of Medicare. Payment is expected at the time of your appointment. The office will provide you an itemized bill to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
What does “opt out of Medicare” mean?
To “opt out” means that a physician is paid out-of-pocket by the patient and neither patient nor physician is reimbursed by Medicare.
Is it possible to have a consultation or visits via video or telephone?
For patients and caregivers who are unable to visit in person due to health or travel issues, Dr. Devi can consult using HIPAA compliant telemedicine. This option requires a telephone or computer, with audio or video visits.
We are also able to use telemedicine technology to perform cognitive evaluations as well as brain exercises.
What are the office hours?
Our office opens Monday through Friday at 10:00AM, we close at 5:00PM on Monday, 6PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 4PM on Fridays. Visits are by appointment.
How do I make an appointment?
You can request an appointment by either email ([email protected]) or by calling us at 212-517-6881. If after hours, leave a message and we will call when we reopen. If you need a same day visit, please call the office as early as possible or request this in your message.
What is the office philosophy?
“Medicine has become very fast paced, fact driven, and technology oriented. Yet, we’re all a library of stories, and our personal, human stories determine our particular response to an illness. Unless the physician is able to understand this, it’s very hard, I think, to truly take care of the whole person with the condition.
My goal is to utilize all the available data and technology, tailoring it to the illness in a particular person. This is particularly important in brain disease, where no two individuals, even identical twins, have identical brains.” Gayatri Devi, MD
What does the new patient visit and the annual visit include?
The new patient and annual visit consist of an extensive history, brief general and extended neurological examination, lasting about an hour. Additional tests may then be ordered including brain imaging, neurocognitive testing, EEG and transcranial dopplers.
Is it possible to secure a higher level of dedicated neurologic care?
For a small group of patients, Dr. Devi offers a higher level of concierge care and oversight, with 24/7 access for both patient and family caregivers, personal supervision and instruction for professional caregivers, monthly nurse home visits, physician home visits, and home-based medical care.
What is neurocognitive testing?
Neurocognitive testing is performed at Park Avenue Neurology and establishes a cognitive baseline, determines response to treatment and assesses annual progress. Properly administered and interpreted neurocognitive tests are invaluable in studying brain function. Testing lasts about three to four hours. No special preparations are required.
Why do I need neuroimaging (MRI, SPECT, PET)?
Some patients may need neuroimaging. Structural imaging includes CT and MRI scans, functional imaging includes SPECT or PET scan. CT or MRI scans are performed to rule out strokes, tumors or other structural causes for neurologic dysfunction. Sometimes, these lesions are ‘silent’, manifesting mainly with subtle neurologic changes, rather than obvious features such as paralysis. Tests are performed at an imaging center convenient to the patient and usually take about an hour.
What are transcranial dopplers?
This test measures blood flow through various brain regions to evaluate neurologic dysfunction and is performed on premises at Park Avenue Neurology. It is about an hour long.
What is an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
The EEG measures your brain’s electrical activity just like an ECG does of the heart. The test is painless, about an hour long and patients sleep through it. It is performed on premises at Park Avenue Neurology.
What happens in with a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)?
In this procedure, a thin needle is inserted into the lower back and cerebrospinal fluid is withdrawn for analysis. Dr. Devi performs the procedure at Park Avenue Neurology. She has performed several hundred such procedures over the last 30 years. It takes about an hour.
What happens during brain stimulation with TMS?
TMS activates different targeted areas of the brain, promoting connections in brain networks. Patients sometimes feel local muscle twitching and a tapping sensation. Many patients fall asleep during stimulation, others watch television or read. Most sessions last about 30 minutes.
What are brain exercises?
Brain exercises use the brain’s innate neuroplasticity to improve attention, memory, language, and executive functions both in patients with neurological illness and healthy children and adults wanting to improve their cognitive abilities. They are generally once to twice a week, last 50 minutes, and in person or over telemedicine. A course of treatment can be 16-20 sessions, or more in those with chronic issues.
Does Dr. Devi make house calls?
Home visits are available for patients who have opted in to the higher-level concierge care program and some home-bound patients. All home visits are contingent on Dr. Devi’s availability.
What is a nurse home visit?
Nurse home visits include blood drawing, administering medications, vital signs and safety assessment. Dr. Devi oversees these visits.
What is an otolith repositioning maneuver (Epley, Semont)?
Dr. Devi has been performing these bedside maneuvers since 1994 for treating certain types of vertigo. When properly done, the success rates for curing vertigo with a single repositioning session is about 90%.
FAQs
What kind of patients does Dr. Devi treat?
Dr. Devi is a neurologist, with board certification in additional areas, who treats all brain diseases, specializing in concussions, memory loss, neurorehabilitation, pain management, and optimizing brain health.
What insurance does Dr. Devi accept?
Dr. Devi does not participate with any commercial insurance and she has opted out of Medicare. Payment is expected at the time of your appointment. The office will provide you an itemized bill to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
What does “opt out of Medicare” mean?
To “opt out” means that a physician is paid out-of-pocket by the patient and neither patient nor physician is reimbursed by Medicare.
Is it possible to have a consultation or visits via video or telephone?
For patients and caregivers who are unable to visit in person due to health or travel issues, Dr. Devi can consult using HIPAA compliant telemedicine. This option requires a telephone or computer, with audio or video visits.
We are also able to use telemedicine technology to perform cognitive evaluations as well as brain exercises.
What are the office hours?
Our office opens Monday through Friday at 10:00AM, we close at 5:00PM on Monday, 6PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 4PM on Fridays. Visits are by appointment.
How do I make an appointment?
You can request an appointment by either email ([email protected]) or by calling us at 212-517-6881. If after hours, leave a message and we will call when we reopen. If you need a same day visit, please call the office as early as possible or request this in your message.
What is the office philosophy?
“Medicine has become very fast paced, fact driven, and technology oriented. Yet, we’re all a library of stories, and our personal, human stories determine our particular response to an illness. Unless the physician is able to understand this, it’s very hard, I think, to truly take care of the whole person with the condition.
My goal is to utilize all the available data and technology, tailoring it to the illness in a particular person. This is particularly important in brain disease, where no two individuals, even identical twins, have identical brains.” Gayatri Devi, MD
What does the new patient visit and the annual visit include?
The new patient and annual visit consist of an extensive history, brief general and extended neurological examination, lasting about an hour. Additional tests may then be ordered including brain imaging, neurocognitive testing, EEG and transcranial dopplers.
Is it possible to secure a higher level of dedicated neurologic care?
For a small group of patients, Dr. Devi offers a higher level of concierge care and oversight, with 24/7 access for both patient and family caregivers, personal supervision and instruction for professional caregivers, monthly nurse home visits, physician home visits, and home-based medical care.
What is neurocognitive testing?
Neurocognitive testing is performed at Park Avenue Neurology and establishes a cognitive baseline, determines response to treatment and assesses annual progress. Properly administered and interpreted neurocognitive tests are invaluable in studying brain function. Testing lasts about three to four hours. No special preparations are required.
Why do I need neuroimaging (MRI, SPECT, PET)?
Some patients may need neuroimaging. Structural imaging includes CT and MRI scans, functional imaging includes SPECT or PET scan. CT or MRI scans are performed to rule out strokes, tumors or other structural causes for neurologic dysfunction. Sometimes, these lesions are ‘silent’, manifesting mainly with subtle neurologic changes, rather than obvious features such as paralysis. Tests are performed at an imaging center convenient to the patient and usually take about an hour.
What are transcranial dopplers?
This test measures blood flow through various brain regions to evaluate neurologic dysfunction and is performed on premises at Park Avenue Neurology. It is about an hour long.
What is an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
The EEG measures your brain’s electrical activity just like an ECG does of the heart. The test is painless, about an hour long and patients sleep through it. It is performed on premises at Park Avenue Neurology.
What happens in with a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)?
In this procedure, a thin needle is inserted into the lower back and cerebrospinal fluid is withdrawn for analysis. Dr. Devi performs the procedure at Park Avenue Neurology. She has performed several hundred such procedures over the last 30 years. It takes about an hour.
What happens during brain stimulation with TMS?
TMS activates different targeted areas of the brain, promoting connections in brain networks. Patients sometimes feel local muscle twitching and a tapping sensation. Many patients fall asleep during stimulation, others watch television or read. Most sessions last about 30 minutes.
What are brain exercises?
Brain exercises use the brain’s innate neuroplasticity to improve attention, memory, language, and executive functions both in patients with neurological illness and healthy children and adults wanting to improve their cognitive abilities. They are generally once to twice a week, last 50 minutes, and in person or over telemedicine. A course of treatment can be 16-20 sessions, or more in those with chronic issues.
Does Dr. Devi make house calls?
Home visits are available for patients who have opted in to the higher-level concierge care program and some home-bound patients. All home visits are contingent on Dr. Devi’s availability.
What is a nurse home visit?
Nurse home visits include blood drawing, administering medications, vital signs and safety assessment. Dr. Devi oversees these visits.
What is an otolith repositioning maneuver (Epley, Semont)?
Dr. Devi has been performing these bedside maneuvers since 1994 for treating certain types of vertigo. When properly done, the success rates for curing vertigo with a single repositioning session is about 90%.
