Summary

Dr. Hirano received his B.A. from Harvard College and M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. At the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), he did his neurology residency training and a post-doctoral fellowship in neuromuscular genetics under Drs. Salvatore DiMauro and Eric Schon.
Currently, Dr. Hirano serves as Chief of the Neuromuscular Medicine Division, Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), and Director of the H. Houston Merritt Center for Muscular Dystrophy and Related Diseases. He evaluated patients with myopathies and other neuromuscular disorders.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 40 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michio Hirano

  • 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

Dr. Michio Hirano has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michio Hirano has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated in 1986

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

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What languages does Dr. Michio Hirano speak?
Dr. Michio Hirano speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michio Hirano affiliated with?
Dr. Michio Hirano is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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