Summary

Rivka Sachdev, MD graduated from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City. She completed her internal medicine internship at SUNY Downstate and her neurology residency training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She then completed a fellowship in Movement Disorders at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She remained at Mount Sinai Beth Israel as an attending in Movement Disorders and General Neurology for 9 years, during which time she developed expertise in botulinum toxin chemodenervation therapy for various neurological disorders. Conditions she treats using botulinum toxin include cervical and limb dystonia, blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia, hemifacial spasm and facial synkinesis, tremor disorders, hypersecretory disorders (including sialorrhea and hyperhidrosis), motor tic disorders, spasticity, and chronic migraine. She joined the neurology faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine in July of 2019 and sees patients at the Lower Manhattan Campus.   

Office Location

Neurology at Lower Manhattan

156 William St Fl 11New York, NY 10038

Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 40 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rivka Sachdev

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rivka Sachdev has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rivka Sachdev has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Stroke

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Rivka Sachdev speak?
Dr. Rivka Sachdev speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rivka Sachdev?
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Does Dr. Rivka Sachdev accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Rivka Sachdev accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Rivka Sachdev's office located?
Dr. Rivka Sachdev's office is located at 156 William St Fl 11, New York, NY, 10038.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rivka Sachdev affiliated with?
Dr. Rivka Sachdev is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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