Brian R. Apatoff, PhD, MD

Neurologist

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Dr. Apatoff is highly recommended by patients for his helpfulness, conversational approach, and extensive listening skills. He is knowledgeable and competent, quickly coming up with appropriate diagnosis plans and explaining them in a detailed and understandable manner. Patients appreciate his thoro...read moreugh exams and wonderful bedside manner, feeling at ease and never rushed during visits. However, there are some concerns about the administrative help in his office, with one patient experiencing inconsistent service and feeling ignored. Despite this, Dr. Apatoff himself is described as fantastic, warm, thoughtful, patient, and straightforward. His office is also praised for being immaculate. He is knowledgeable about various situations and offers alternative medicine when needed. Overall, patients find him very nice, professional, and easy to talk to, and would definitely follow up with him in the future. ...read less

4.6
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      Meet the Doctor
      Specialties
      • Neurologist
      Accepted Insurance
      Hospital Affiliations
      • New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
      Languages Spoken
      • English
      Education and training

      University of Chicago (PhD)

      Brigham and Women's Hospital (Internship)

      Harvard University

      The Scripps Research Institute (Fellowship)

      Medical School - University of Chicago; NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center

      Residency in Neurology; Columbia University (Fellowship)

      Board Certifications

      American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

      NPI Number
      • 1528155611
      Gender
      • Male
      Reviews
      4.6
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      Doctor
      • Knowledge
        5
      • Approachable
        5
      • Bedside Manner
        5
      Staff
      • Professional
        5
      • Scheduling
        5
      • Response Time
        5
      Office
      • Cleanliness
        5
      • Wait Times
        5
      • Atmosphere
        5
      Verified Patient Reviews
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        5.0

      Dr. Apatoff was very helpful and conversational. He knows what he's doing and listens extensively when you describe your symptoms, which is super important to me. He makes things quick and conven...read moreient without rushing you. One note - I recommend booking your appointment on Zocdoc and then calling, just to confirm. Also, have your information ready because although you filled out the forms on ZocDoc, you will still need to fill out additional forms at the office. ...read less

      - Anonymous ., more than a year ago
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      Dr Apatoff has been my neurologist for a decade. He is very easy to speak with, understanding, and up to date with the most recent developments in my disease. I've recommended him to friends and ...read morefamily. ...read less

      - Kelly D., more than a year ago
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        4.0

      Dr. Apatoff was thorough and explained well. The only downfall is he is extremely busy, so we had a few distractions and interruptions during my consult with him. Otherwise, so happy he diagnosed som...read moreething I've had for years with no answers . Front desk personell was very pleasant which is always a plus. Thank you Dr. Apatoff! ...read less

      - Anonymous ., more than a year ago
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        5.0

      Dr. Apatoff fantastic. Warm, thoughtful, patient and straightforward during very difficult time. Administrative help was not consistent with his practice: Chatting with a pal when I arrived, ignoring ...read moreme. Asked for my insurance card. Copied it. Returned it. I sat outside near the desk for 15 minutes. She then asked me if I was waiting for something, as if we had not spoken previously. Asked me for my insurance card. Seemed unaware of our prior interaction. She said OK and left me there. She did not point out to me that there was a waiting room in the interior. Doctor fantastic. Help: not so much. Confident if you give her this feedback she will not remember... ...read less

      - Brian H., more than a year ago
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        5.0

      His office was immaculate. Very knowledgeable about my situation. Offered alternative medicine do to a reaction on my current medication. Very pleasant and easy to talk to. I would definitely follow u...read morep with him in the future. ...read less

      - Carmelo S., more than a year ago
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        5.0

      Dr. Apatoff is one of the most knowledgeable and competent physicians I have been to. I visited several neurologists before I came to him, and unlike the others, he quickly came up with an appropriate...read more plan for diagnosis and explained his rationale in a detailed, understandable manner. He was thorough with his exam, and his bedside manner is wonderful - I felt at-ease throughout the visit, and did not feel rushed or hurried at any point. I absolutely recommend him. ...read less

      - Anonymous ., more than a year ago
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        5.0

      Great

      - Dini S., more than a year ago
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        4.0

      Really lovely staff. Lots going on but a sense of humor prevailed.

      - Wendy E., more than a year ago
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        5.0

      Very nice and professional. Would recommend him.

      - Priscilla G., more than a year ago
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        5.0

      Wonderful doctor. Very knowledgeable, thoughtful, great patient skill - I would highly recommend him!

      - Anonymous ., more than a year ago
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