Amar Patel, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
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Biography
Dr. Patel is a board-certified Neurologist with subspecialty training in Movement Disorders. He obtained his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in Neurology and served as Chief Resident. He subsequently completed a 2 year fellowship in Movement Disorders at Mount Sinai Hospital. He treats patients with a variety of complex movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, tics, myoclonus and chorea. He has a particular interest in the use of Deep Brain Stimulation and botulinum toxin in the treatment of movement disorders.
Education & Training
- FellowMount Sinai School of Medicine (2015)
- ResidentMount Sinai School of Medicine (2013)
- InternYale-New Haven Hospital (2010)
- MDMount Sinai School of Medicine (2009)
- BSYale University (2005)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Morris Bender Award for Clinical Neurology | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | 2009 |
William R. Belknap Senior Prize in Biology | Yale University | 2005 |
Phi Beta Kappa | Yale University | 2004 |
Professional Service
Organization | Date |
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International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society | 2013 - Present |
American Academy of Neurology | 2009 - Present |