Center for the Performing Artist

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(646) 962-ARTS (2787)
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About Us

World-class artists deserve world-class care. The Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Performing Artist provides unparalleled, comprehensive care for professional and student artists from around the world.

Our approach is highly unique because we focus on each artist individually. As our patient, you receive a dedicated care coordinator who will help you find the right specialist and assist with scheduling and referrals — all free of charge.

We understand that performing artists are particularly vulnerable to ailments and injuries, due to the unique, physical demands of their professions. Our Center helps artists achieve the health and wellbeing needed to excel in their artistic pursuits.

Why Choose the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for the Performing Artist? 

Multidisciplinary care from leading experts: The multidisciplinary team at Weill Cornell Medicine provides a collaborative approach to treating each artist’s unique condition. When you choose Weill Cornell Medicine, you have access to a network of doctors and specialists for seamless and comprehensive care. Learn more about our Executive Committee members.

Weill Cornell Medicine partners with NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the top hospital systems in New York City and the U.S.

Comprehensive care founded on cutting-edge research: All patient care is based on the latest research and knowledge — including research being conducted by our own physicians.

Weill Cornell Medicine, through the Center for the Performing Artist, is an official specialty provider for the Metropolitan Opera, Battery Park Dance and the Local 802 Musicians Union. We also provide care for cast and crew members of the area’s theater, television and film community, as well as students enrolled at The Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music and Marymount College and their alumni.

Conditions We Treat

Our team collaborates with other specialists at Weill Cornell Medicine to treat physical and emotional conditions that may be disrupting your artistic practice. Artists come to us for treatment for voice disorders, physical symptoms, physical injuries, neurological disorders, anxiety and other conditions.

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Whether you visit us virtually through a Video Visit or you see us in-person, we will never stop providing the highest standards of care with compassion. You can rest assured that we have taken every step to keep our facilities and locations safe. Learn more about our safety measures and the changes we’ve made to your patient experience.

The Center for the Performing Artist's free services are made possible by gifts from our generous supporters. Help us take care of New York City’s creative community.

Our Locations

240 East 59th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
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1305 York Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10021
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1300 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
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156 William Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10038
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2315 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
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Events

Nov 21 2024

Brain Metastasis Tumor Board

Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Nov 21 2024
Nov 22 2024

Bedside to Bench Seminar

Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Nov 28 2024

Brain Metastasis Tumor Board

Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Dec 05 2024

Brain Metastasis Tumor Board

Time: 8:30am to 9:30am

What Our Patients Are Saying

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Dr Chang is such a wonderful doctor. He is super professional, personable , approachable and helpful. I felt like I was in the best hands and very listened to.

Nov 15, 2024
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Doctor Zarnegar is very professional and has good beside manner. I am dealing with gastritis and he also did the surgery for my gallbladder removal. The surgery went smoothly and he did not hesitate to keep me at the hospital when I was not feeling well because of my neuropathy issues. He kept me until my pain was under control and he and his office kept following up. He is truly a good doctor who goes above and beyond to help his patients. He is still investigating to find out what is the really issue with me and I appreciate that. I would definitely recommend him.

Nov 14, 2024
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Marilyn Lucchi

Couldn’t be more pleased with my visit with Dr. Simmons and her staff. I was thoroughly informed and treated with care and redpect.

Nov 14, 2024
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