Summary

Karen Marder, MD, MPH is the Sally Kerlin Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She has served as the Chief of the Division of Aging and Dementia since 2001 and has directed the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) fellowship in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry since its inception.
In both research and patient care, Dr. Marder is focused on the epidemiology and treatment of cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments in a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), Huntington’s Disease (HD), HIV dementia, Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and related disorders.
Her research has focused on characterizing the earliest motor and non-motor signs associated with genetic forms of PD. She served as co-chair and chair of the Executive Committee of the Parkinson Study Group (2006-2012), a consortium of North American investigators participating in collaborative PD research at 120 sites. She is the founding (1991) and current director of the multidisciplinary Huntington's Disease Society of America Center of Excellence at Columbia which serves over 250 families receiving clinical care and participating in clinical trials and observational studies. She serves as associate director of the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (CTSA). In addition, Dr. Marder is a principal investigator of the Columbia University–Weill Cornell NIH-funded NeuroNEXT site, a clinical trial network whose goal is to conduct Phase II biomarker informed neurological clinical trials.
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Office Location

CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

710 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Karen S. Marder

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Karen S. Marder has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Karen S. Marder has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Dementia Related Behavioral Disorders
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Huntington Disease
  • Memory Disorders
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Karen Marder accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Karen Marder accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Karen Marder speak?
Karen Marder speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Karen Marder affiliated with?
Karen Marder is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Where is Karen Marder's office located?
Karen Marder's office is located at 710 W 168th St, New York, NY, 10032.
Does Karen Marder accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Karen Marder accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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