Brian E Emmert, MD

Neurology: Epilepsy
5.0 stars out of five. |33 ratings
Specialties
Neurology, Neurology: Epilepsy, morespecialties

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ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown

155 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
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Insurances Accepted


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  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • HMO
  • PPO
  • POS
  • EPO
  • NY Signature
  • Student Health
  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Special Needs
  • PPO
  • HMO
  • Great West (National)
  • EPO
  • POS
  • Special Needs
  • PPO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Select Care (Exchange)
  • Vytra
  • EPO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • HMO
  • PPO
  • POS
  • ConnectiCare
  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Essential Plan
  • PPO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • HMO
  • EPO
  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Leaf (Exchange)
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Local 1199
  • MagnaCare
  • Traditional Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • HMO
  • Essential Plan
  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Empire Plan
  • Compass (Exchange)
  • Oxford Liberty
  • Oxford Freedom
  • Oxford HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Medicaid (Community Plan)
  • SelectHealth
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Special Needs
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

About Brian E Emmert, MD


Brian Emmert, MD, is an assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in the Division of Epilepsy. Dr. Emmert obtained his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, double-majoring in biology and psychology and minoring in cognitive neuroscience, where he graduated valedictorian of the psychology major. He completed his medical doctorate at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he graduated at the top of his class, earning the Dean's Award, and was also inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Dr. Emmert then pursued his medicine internship and neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania. During residency, Dr. Emmert was inducted into the Gold Humanism Society at the University of Pennsylvania for his commitment to patient care and humanism. He also won the Galetta Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Education.

After residency, Dr. Emmert completed a fellowship in epilepsy, followed by a fellowship in intracranial EEG. He concurrently completed a fellowship in Medical Education.

Dr. Emmert is a member of the board of directors of the Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor (A.D.R.O.P.), and also serves as an associate editor for the Aquifer Neurology editorial board. He has previously served as the President of the Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows (CNRF) and on the Graduate Education Subcommittee (GES) at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).

Dr. Emmert has a clinical interest in drug-resistant epilepsy and medical education.

Board Certifications

  • Epilepsy
  • Neurology

Specialties & Expertise

  • Drug Resistant Epilepsy
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Epilepsy
  • Geriatric Epilepsy
  • Migraines
  • Seizures
  • Tuberous sclerosis
  • Vagal Nerve Stimulators

EDUCATION

  • Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
  • Internship: Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania
  • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania
  • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania (Epilepsy)
  • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania (Intracranial Electroencephal
  • Fellowship: Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania (Measey Medical Education)

LEADERSHIP, TITLES & POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology at CUMC

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Galetta Teaching Award, University of Pennsylvania Department of Neurology
  • Gold Humanism Society, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
  • Gold Humanism Society, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
  • Valedictorian and Deans Recognition Award, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
  • Valedictorian, Villanova University Department of Psychology
  • Intern of the Year, Pennsylvania Hospital
  • “Big Cheese” Nursing Award for Excellence in Communication

Patient Experience Rating


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5.0 stars out of five. |33 ratings
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