Summary

Paul F. Kent finished his undergraduate studies at the St. Lawrence University, followed by a combined MD/Ph.D. program at SUNY Upstate Medical University, with a doctorate in physiology. He was a resident and chief resident in Neurology, and completed his fellowship in Epilepsy/EEG at the SUNY Upstate Medical University. As an associate professor of neurology at SUNY Upstate Medical University, he was the Director of Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring. Since 2015, he has been an attending neurologist at the Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring Program. His research interests include developing optical imaging techniques for the Operating Room to image cortical function and epileptic activity.

Office Location

CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

710 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Suny Health Science Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul F. Kent

  • 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
  • Workers Compensation
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul F. Kent has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul F. Kent has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny Health Science Center

Medical School

Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of MedGraduated in 1989

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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