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Dana Leifer

Neurology

Dana Leifer, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

New York, NY

Dana Leifer, MD graduated from Harvard College summa cum laude and received his M.D. cum laude from Harvard Medical School. He also received an M. Phil. in Biochemistry from Cambridge University as a Fulbright Scholar. After completing an internship in medicine and a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Leifer joined the staff of the Stroke Service there and served as Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Harvard Medical School. He subsequently moved to the Yale Un

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40+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology

Education & Training

  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Peer Recognition

  • ABPNBoard Certified in Neurology

    2026

  • ABPNBoard Certified in Vascular Neurology

    2026

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Choice
  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Conditions & Treatments

Stroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseTransient Ischemic AttackCarotid Artery DiseaseStrokeVascular Neurology

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York-presbyterian Hospital

Experience

40+ years in practice