

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
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Education & Training
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades 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