For Patients
Make an Appointment
Our team is here to help you make an appointment with the specialists that you need.
Columbia neurologists and neurological healthcare providers offer highly trained expertise across the full range of both common and complex neurological diseases, including rare disorders. Patients in need of an initial diagnosis, a second opinion, or ongoing care will find help and hope through our compassionate, experienced, team-based approach to exceptional patient care.
Whether you are visiting for the first time or have an established relationship with one of our providers, we want your experience to be the best it can be. After your visit, please let us know how we are doing by emailing us at columbianeurology@columbia.edu.
Preparing for Your Visit
New Patients
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment to complete your registration forms.
Follow-Up Patients
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to fill out your follow-up forms. Please bring copies of previous medical records and test results for the doctor to review and retain. This includes all relevant CT and MRI pictures, which will be returned to you at the end of your visit.
Insurance and Billing Inquiries
Our financial counselors and billing team members can help you navigate insurance and billing issues related to your care. If you have any questions, please call 212-305-8400.
Medical Records Requests
According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), copies of outpatient medical records can only be transferred upon written request. If you would like copies of your Columbia Neurology medical records sent to a physician outside of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, please complete our Medical Request Authorization Form (English version/Spanish version) and fax it to 212-342-4536, or mail it to:
The Neurological Institute of New York
Columbia University Department of Neurology
Medical Records Request
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
For questions pertaining to medical records, please call 212-342-4517. In accordance with HIPAA guidelines, there is a 75 cent fee per page for copies of medical records.
Telehealth - ColumbiaDoctors Virtual Visits
Columbia Neurology routinely offers telehealth appointments through ColumbiaDoctors Virtual Visits. With a camera-ready device and a strong internet connection, you can meet with your doctor using our secure video conferencing platform. You will receive the same high level of expert care that you would receive during an office visit, all from the comfort of your own home.
Virtual Visits are available with both adult and pediatric neurologists and are a safe and convenient way to manage your care.
You can request an appointment online or by phone. Make sure to mention that you are interested in a Virtual Visit. We will make sure it is the right choice for your appointment and help you get scheduled.
To learn about how to get ready for a ColumbiaDoctors Virtual Visit, visit our telehealth page: