Dr. Winawer's clinical interests are in epilepsy and neurogenetics. Her research focuses on the genetics of epilepsy, working to identify susceptibility genes that play a role in human health and disease. She employs genetic epidemiology techniques to investigate the role of genes in raising risk for specific clinical epilepsy subtypes in human subjects, and also uses mouse models to identify genes that contribute to seizure susceptibility. She is the director of clinical neuroscience education for the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Primary Specialty
Neurologist
PracticeCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
GenderFemale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedUnitedHealthcare, RiverSpring, CIGNA, Healthfirst, MVP Health Care, Fidelis Care, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, WellCare, Affinity Health Plan, Medicare, Multiplan, Local 1199, Magnacare (National), World Trade Center Health Plan, Emblem/GHI, Emblem/Hip, AETNA
DegreesMedical Doctor
Office NameCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
ServicesMelodie Winawer provides neurology services in New York, NY. A Neurologist is a physician who diagnoses, treats, and manages disorders, disease, and injuries to the nervous system. This includes such areas as the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
Please call Melodie Winawer at (646) 426-3876 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesDoctor