Summary

Dr. Yvona Griffo specializes in neurology, pain medicine, and oncology, bringing four decades of medical expertise to their practice. They earned their medical degree from II Lekarska Fakulta University Karlovy/Charles University and completed residency training at both II Medical School of Charles University Hospital in 1989 and St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center in 2004. Dr. Griffo further enhanced their expertise through a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/Weill Cornell Medical College in 2005. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Griffo practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and holds affiliations with both Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and NewYork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital For Women And Newborns in New York, NY. Their clinical focus centers on pain management, helping patients find relief from various pain conditions. They utilize diagnostic tools like complete blood counts and chemistry panels to guide treatment decisions. Patients have given Dr. Griffo an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their commitment to compassionate care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/Weill Cornell Medical College
  • 1 written review
  • 4 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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40 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English, Spanish
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York City , NY
Med School: II Lekarska Fakulta University Karlovy/Charles University Med School: Universidad De Cadiz Facultad De Medicina Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, MD
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yvona Griffo

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Yvona Griffo has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Yvona Griffo has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Pain Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Yvona Griffo holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/Weill Cornell Medical College in 2005.

Residency

Completed their residency at St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center in 2004 and II Medical School of Charles University Hospital in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from II Lekarska Fakulta University Karlovy/Charles University in 1986.

NPI Number

Yvona Griffo's NPI number is 1952373284.

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Which hospitals is Yvona Griffo affiliated with?
Yvona Griffo is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Newyork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital For Women And Newborns.
Where is Yvona Griffo's office located?
Yvona Griffo's office is located at 530 E 74th St, New York, NY, 10021.
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