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Leena Mathew, MD, Anesthesiology, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

LeenaMathewMD

Anesthesiology New York, NY

Pain Medicine, Pediatric Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesiology

Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Columbia University College of Phys & Surg

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Summary

  • Dr. Leena Mathew is an Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Physician at Columbia University Medical Center, affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She has been in practice for 22 years and is the Director of the Pain Fellowship at Columbia University.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Pain Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Anesthesiology, 1999 - 2002
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Tirunelveli Med Coll
    Tirunelveli Med CollClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
  • New York stateAcupuncture

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors, New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2016-2019
  • Top Doctors New York Magazine, 2016-2019
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2016-2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Radiofrequency ablation of the supra-orbital nerve in the treatment algorithm of hemicrania continua.  
    Weyker P, Webb C, Mathew L, Pain Physician, 9/2012
  • Decreased activity of the L-Arginine – Nitric Oxide metabolic pathway in patients with congestive heart failure.  
    Katz SD, Khan T, Zeballos GA, Mathew L, Potharlanka P, Knecht M, Whelan J, Circulation, 4/27/1999
  • Calcium sensitizing agents in the treatment of heart failure  
    Mathew L, Katz SD, J Drugs and Aging, 3/1998

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Central post-stroke pain alleviated by lumbar sympathetic and stellate ganglion blocks: A case report
    Feldstein J, Weinberger M, Mathew L, ASIPP, 2017
  • Bisphosphonates and Calcitonin: Novel adjunctive treatment for CRPS in a pediatric patient
    Hershey M, Rivera E, Mathew L, Annual Academic Evening, Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University, May 2015, 2015
  • Desire for autonomy in medical decision-making and correlation with patient demographic factors
    Rema E, Garvin E MD, Conrath J, Mathew, L, Annual Academic Evening, Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University, May 2012, 2012
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Press Mentions

  • An Anesthesiologist Explains the Biggest Misconceptions About Going Under the Knife
    An Anesthesiologist Explains the Biggest Misconceptions About Going Under the KnifeFebruary 19th, 2017
  • An Anesthesiologist Explains the Biggest Misconceptions About Going Under the Knife
    An Anesthesiologist Explains the Biggest Misconceptions About Going Under the KnifeFebruary 19th, 2017
  • Acupuncture Could Relieve Pain, Stiffness from Knee Osteoarthritis: Study
    Acupuncture Could Relieve Pain, Stiffness from Knee Osteoarthritis: StudyAugust 25th, 2012
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Committees

  • Member, Pain Medicine Committee, ASA 2018 - Present
  • Member, Departmental IRB committee, Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University 2010 - Present
  • Member, Wellness Committee,Dept. of Anesthesiology, Columbia University 2008 - Present

Professional Memberships

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