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Joshua Willey, MD, Neurology, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

JoshuaZebadiahWilleyMDMS

Neurology New York, NY

Vascular Neurology

Associate Professor of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Overview of Dr. Willey

Dr. Joshua Willey is a neurologist in New York, NY and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Centerl. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 14 years. Dr. Willey attends on the NYPH-Columbia inpatient stroke service, and sees outpatients as part of Columbia Doctors. He is fluent in Spanish. He specializes in vascular neurology and is experienced in stroke andcerebrovascular diseases, and epidemiology. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings. His research focuses on cerebrovascular disease in patients with mechanical circulatory support. His leadership positions include medical director of the NYP-Columbia comprehensive stroke center, and vice-chair in the IRB at Columbia University. Dr. Willey is also involved in medical education as the program director for the ACGME vascular neurology fellowship.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2007 - 2009
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityMS, Epidemiology, 2007 - 2009
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Neurology, 2004 - 2007
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of the American Heart Association American Heart Association, 2015
  • Fellow of the American Neurological Association American Neurological Association, 2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Decline in Stroke Alerts and Hospitalisations During the COVID-19 Pandemic  
    Joshua Z Willey, Randolph S Marshall, Magdy H Selim, David L Tirschwell, Hugo J Aparicio, Stroke and Vascular Neurology

Authored Content

  • Decline in Stroke Alerts and Hospitalisations During the COVID-19 PandemicAugust 2020

Press Mentions

  • How Common Is Depression After a Stroke?
    How Common Is Depression After a Stroke?February 24th, 2023
  • Warning Stroke: What It Is and Symptoms to Look For
    Warning Stroke: What It Is and Symptoms to Look ForFebruary 6th, 2023
  • Strokes Affect More Young People Than You Might Think. Here's What to Know
    Strokes Affect More Young People Than You Might Think. Here's What to KnowAugust 23rd, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Neuro-Vascular Disease As A Cause Of Impaired MobilityNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2011

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
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    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Alliance PPO
    Healthfirst New York
    HIP of New York - Select PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
    Wellmark Alliance Select
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