About
Specialties and Expertise
Specialties
- Neuroradiology
- Neuro Radiology
Expertise
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- CT (Computed Tomography)
- CAT Scan (CT Scan)
- Pediatric Neuroradiology
- Ultrasound
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- PET-CT
- Neuro Imaging
- Brain MRI
- MRA of Brain
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography
- MR Spectroscopy
- MRI, Pediatric
- MRI Spine
- Brain CT
- CT Scan, Pediatric
- CT Angiogram Head
- CT Head and Neck
- CT Neck
- CTA Neck
- CT Spine
- Myelography
- Lumbar Puncture
- Disease of Brain
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Spinal Disease
Biography
Elizabeth K. Weidman, M.D is a radiologist specializing in Neuroradiology. She is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Radiologist at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Campus. She is a member of the Neuroradiology Division and currently serves as the Director of Pediatric Neuroimaging.
Dr. Weidman earned her B.A. in Economics with honors from the University of Chicago in 2006. She attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and earned her M.D. degree in 2012.
Following a general surgery internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY, Dr. Weidman completed her residency training in Diagnostic Radiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She completed her fellowship training in Neuroradiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell prior to joining the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Radiology. Dr. Weidman pursued additional training as a fellow in Pediatric Neuroradiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia from January – June, 2019.
Dr. Weidman’s clinical expertise is in Neuroradiology. She interprets a variety of neuroradiologic studies (MRI, CT, and radiographs) involving the brain, spine, and head/neck in adults and children, fetal neuroimaging, and she performs neurointerventional procedures including fluoroscopically-guided and CT-guided lumbar punctures and myelograms.
Dr. Weidman’s research interests are in pediatric and fetal neuroimaging. In addition to clinical activities, Dr. Weidman is an active teacher of residents, neuroradiology fellows, and medical students.
Dr. Weidman is a member of several radiological societies listed below:
- American College of Radiology (ACR)
- American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR)
- American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology (ASPNR)
- Eastern Neuroradiological Society (ENRS)
- Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Research
Credentials
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Assistant Attending Radiologist - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Radiology - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, 2012
- B.A., University of Chicago, 2006
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted
The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.
* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.
- AETNA - HMO
- AETNA - Medicare
- AETNA - PPO
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Affinity Access
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell New York
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem Select Care
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
- Fidelis Care
- GHI - CBP
- Health First
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicaid
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
- Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
- Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
- Rockefeller University - Trustmark
- United Empire
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare - Community Plan
- United Healthcare - Medicare
- United Healthcare Compass
- VNSNY CHOICE - HMO
- VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare
- WellCare of NY
- WorldWide Medical
Locations and Appointments
External Relationships
External Relationships
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No External Relationships Reported