Summary

Dr. Westwood completed his neuroscience and medical training at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. He was a resident in Neurology at Boston University Medical Center, where he also completed an accredited fellowship in Sleep Medicine. He has joined the Division of Epilepsy and the Sleep Disorders Center in the Department of Neurology as the first full-time sleep specialist. Apart from his interest in the care of patients with sleep disorders, Dr. Westwood has a particular interest in behavioral neurology and neurodegenerative diseases. In addition to being a Diplomate of the Royal College of Physicians in the UK, with a special certification in Neurology, Dr. Westwood is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Diagnostics include polysomnography (in-lab and ambulatory with/without extended EEG montage), actigraphy, multiple sleep latency testing, and maintenance of wakefulness testing.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Andrew J. Westwood has 3 locations

Columbia University Medical Center Neurological Institute Of New York

710 W 168TH ST STE 236NEW YORK, NY 10032
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
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19 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Portuguese, English
NEW YORK , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: University Of Cambridge Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul (Ufrgs) Faculdade De Medicina Med School: CUNY Graduate Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew J. Westwood

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Integra
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Andrew J. Westwood has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Andrew J. Westwood has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Disorders of Excessive Sleepiness (Hypersomnia)
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Intrinsic Sleep Disorders
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Narcolepsy
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurobehavioral Manifestations
  • Neurology
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • REM Sleep Parasomnias
  • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders (Circadian Rhythm)
  • Sleep disorders (Parasomnias)
  • Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale University School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of CambridgeGraduated in 2008
University Of Cambridge School Of Clinical MedicineGraduated in 2007

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Dr. Andrew Westwood speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Andrew Westwood's office is located at 710 W 168TH ST STE 236, NEW YORK, NY, 10032.

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