Rebecca Farber, MD is an assistant professor of neurology at CUIMC, where she sees patients with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune central nervous system conditions. After earning her BA in psychology from Yale University, Dr. Farber completed medical school and neurology residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. She then completed a three year fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai during which time she was a recipient of the Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship from the National MS Society. Dr. Farber is board certified in neurology by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Farber has published multiple journal articles on MS and has presented at international meetings. Topics of research have included advanced neuroimaging of MS and cognitive function in MS, as well as the autoimmune condition neuromyelitis optica. Columbia University's Multiple Sclerosis Center is a premier treatment and research facility for individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Our center remains dedicated to providing the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care available to our patients.
Primary Specialty
Neurologist
PracticeCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
GenderFemale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedEmblem/Hip, MVP Health Care, Fidelis Care, Local 1199, WellCare, CIGNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Magnacare (National), Multiplan, UnitedHealthcare, AgeWell, RiverSpring, Emblem/GHI, Healthfirst, Quality Health Management, Affinity Health Plan, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Medicare, World Trade Center Health Plan, AETNA, VNSNY CHOICE
DegreesMedical Doctor
Office NameCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
ServicesRebecca Straus Farber 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 Rebecca Straus Farber at (646) 426-3876 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesDoctor