Locations and Appointments
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
Insurances Accepted
Before your appointment, please contact the doctor's office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.
About Julia E. Yasek, MS, FNP-BC, DNP
Julia Yasek, MS, FNP-BC, DNP is a Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine. Prior to pursuing nursing, Dr. Yasek conducted laboratory and clinical research in the Department of Neurology at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, with a focus on neuromuscular disorders, genetics, and imaging. She subsequently graduated from the UMass Medical School Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, and practiced for several years in both an inpatient acute care setting and a primary care practice, with a focus on underserved populations. Dr. Yasek also has interests and training in palliative care, healthcare policy, and quality improvement, and brings these many skills to her role, as part of the multidisciplinary care team in the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center.
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Specialties & Expertise
- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Education
- Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Leadership, Titles & Positions
- Neuromuscular Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Practitioner, The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center
