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Summary
- Dr. Asaff Harel is a neurologist based in New York, NY, specializing in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2011, followed by residencies in internal medicine and neurology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He further pursued a fellowship in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at the same institution. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and practices at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Harel's expertise encompasses neurology, cerebrovascular disease, and neuroimmunology. He has contributed to the field through several publications, focusing on topics such as multiple sclerosis treatment and neuroinflammatory disorders.
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 2015 - 2017- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2012 - 2015
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth IsraelResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2027
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Complement Inhibition for Acute Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Attacks: Insights From an International Case Series.Paulus S Rommer, Wei Jiang, Jan P Nolte, Takahisa Mikami, Jerome De Seze
Neurology(R) Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. 2026-03-01 - Emerging Subspecialties in Neurology: Cortical Career as Neurology Program Director.Brendan Huang, Noah Rosen, Edward H Yu, Asaff Harel
Neurology. 2026-01-13 - Retinal Vasculitis as an Initial Presentation of Atypical Neurosarcoidosis With Occult Central Nervous System Inflammation.Benjamin Musheyev, Daniel Barmas-Alamdari, Asaff Harel, Manju Harshan, Albert S Li
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2025-11-03
Journal Articles
- Vasculitis Presenting as a Hypertensive Crisis With Back PainElizabeth Sharp, MD; Michael Colin, MD; Peter Sayegh, MD; Julia Blanter, MD; Jared Steinklein, MD; and Asaff Harel, MD, MSc, Practical Neurology, 9/2018
Press Mentions
Biggest Challenges and Successes: M.D.S Weigh in on Treating MS TodayAugust 11th, 2025- Can Baclofen Help With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity?August 16th, 2024
- Currently Available Drug May Help Delay Multiple Sclerosis SymptomsApril 21st, 2023
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