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Laura Balcer, MD, Neurology, New York, NY, NYU Langone Hospitals

LauraJBalcerMDMSCE, FAAN

Neurology New York, NY

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Professor of Neurology, Population Health and Ophthalmology; Vice Chair, Neurology, NYU School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2014
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Brain and Retinal Atrophy in African-Americans Versus Caucasian-Americans with Multiple Sclerosis: A Longitudinal Study  
    Dorlan Kimbrough, Elliot Frohman, Laura Balcer, Ellen M Mowry, Daniel S Reich, Peter A Calabresi, Shiv Saidha, Teresa C Frohman, Elias S Sotirchos, Natalia Gonzalez Ca..., Brain

Other

Press Mentions

  • Concussions and Football: New Helmets, New Tools
    Concussions and Football: New Helmets, New ToolsAugust 19th, 2019
  • The Barancik MS Prize
    The Barancik MS PrizeFebruary 27th, 2019
  • Researchers Glean New Clues About Neurological Disorders from Vision-Related Biomarkers
    Researchers Glean New Clues About Neurological Disorders from Vision-Related BiomarkersDecember 6th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Neurologic Clinical Epidemiology Training ProgramNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008–2011
  • Novel Visual Outcome Measures In Optic Neuritis And Multiple SclerosisNational Eye Institute2007–2011
  • Novel Clinical And Ocular Imaging Outcomes With Long-Term Follow-Up In MSNational Eye Institute2009–2010
  • Longitudinal Assessment Of Visual Function In MSNational Eye Institute2003–2007
  • Visual Dysfunction And Quality Of Life In MSNational Eye Institute2001–2003
  • Epidemiologic Research In Neuro-OphthalmologyNational Eye Institute1998–2000
  • Epidemiologic Research In Neuro-OphthalmologyNational Eye Institute1996–1998

Hospital Affiliations