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68 Ratings with 68 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Ooi is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology and Assistant Attending Neurologist at New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in Parkinson’s Disease and other Movement Disorders.Dr. Ooi earned her B.A. from Wellesley College with a concentration in biochemistry and art history, and her M.D. from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She was recruited to stay for neurology residency at SUNY Downstate, where she served as Chief Resident during her final year of training and was awarded Resident Physician of the Year. She subsequently completed a two-year Movement Disorders fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, under the mentorship of Dr. Susan Bressman and Dr. Rachel Saunders-Pullman. After completing her training, she was recruited back to SUNY Downstate/Maimonides Medical Center where she served as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Attending Neurologist before joining New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.Dr. Ooi offers compassionate and …individualized care in Movement Disorders including Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinsonism, essential tremor, dystonia, ataxia, chorea, myoclonus, tics and Tourette’s syndrome, restless leg syndrome and gait disorders. She is experienced in botulinum toxin injection therapy for cranio-facial and limb dystonia, cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, sialorrhea and limb spasticity. She is also trained to evaluate patients for deep brain stimulation (DBS) and has experience programming for Parkinson’s Disease, essential tremor and dystonia. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and Movement Disorders Society.At Weill Cornell Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Institute, Dr. Ooi participates in clinical trials to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose, and treat Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, with the hope of improving mobility and quality of life for her patients.
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I have been with Dr Ooi for 2+ years. Each visit she takes the time to listen and understand any changes in my condition, provide detailed assessments as well as provide me links to resources that would help me manage PD symptoms. The staff at the center is also great. Would highly recommend.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
- 68 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 1 area 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
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Hwai Yin Ooi has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2013
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- Dr. Hwai Ooi is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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- Dr. Hwai Ooi's office is located at 428 E 72nd St Ofc 400, New York, NY, 10021.
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