Patient Care Blog

Stroke, Demystified

Despite the prevalence and seriousness of stroke, many Americans are not aware of what exactly a stroke is — or the steps they can take to prevent one. Here are answers to the most common questions about this common disease.

Treating Pain from the Top Down: Advice from a Neurologist

Neurologists aren't the first specialists most people think of when they have back pain. Dr. Naomi Feuer explains how neurologists can help individuals resolve their back issues.

Dr. Nitin Sethi: Fighting Stigmas in Epilepsy

As a neurologist specializing in epilepsy, Dr. Nitin K. Sethi works every day to help his patients lead normal, healthy lives and resists the stigmas that sometimes surround those who suffer from the disease.

Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian Opens New Lower Manhattan Practice

Learn more about Weill Cornell Imaging’s new Lower Manhattan location and take a virtual tour of the space.

After Two Strokes, Litigator is Grateful and Healthier than Ever

Andrew Kampel took control of his health and adopted healthier habits after suffering from two strokes in 2013.

Dr. Philip Stieg accepts the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in a ceremony held in the Great Hall at Ellis Island.

WCM's Chair of Neurological Surgery Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Neurological surgeon Dr. Philip Stieg was recently awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The reward, which is recognized by Congress, is given annually to exceptional individuals for outstanding contributions to their field."I am humbled indeed by being recognized for my work in neurological surgery, especially when that recognition is tied to the... Read More

WCM Hosting Inaugural Academic Virtual Healthcare Conference

Register for Weill Cornell Medicine's first annual symposium covering telemedicine, featuring national experts and a virtual healthcare simulation workshop, in October.

We Are Weill Cornell Medicine: Dr. Elizabeth Ross

Dr. Elizabeth Ross has an enduring passion for improving patients' lives by studying how genes affect the brain's function.

Weill Cornell Medicine physicians spoke about a wide range of topics at the Women’s Health Summit, which took place at the 92nd Street Y on April 29, 2018.

WCM Hosts First-Ever Women's Health Summit

The day-long event focused on women's health and wellness and featured more than two dozen WCM physicians from a wide range of specialties.

A Colorectal Surgeon’s Efforts to Advance Care and Innovation

Dr. Kelly Garrett The gastrointestinal tract is a complex system, which can lead to a variety of health issues from straightforward ailments to very complicated diseases. The challenge of such a range led Dr. Kelly Garrett to specialize in colon and rectal surgery. As an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, she sees patients... Read More