Neurology
Derek Yuan, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine; Medical Director, Headache Center, NYU Langone Hospital Long Island
Dr. Derek Y. Yuan is a fellowship-trained neurologist specializing in headache medicine, interventional pain management, and chronic headache disorders. He serves as Medical Director of the Headache Center at NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, focusing on adult patients with refractory and chronic headaches, including migraines and other primary headache syndromes. His practice emphasizes comprehensive care for conditions such as all headaches (including migraine), lumbar radiculopathy, and infec
13+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
- Pain Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
- Headache Medicine (UCNS)
- Interventional Pain Management
Education & Training
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo — M.D., 2013
- Stony Brook University Hospital — Residency, Neurology, 2018
- Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida — Fellowship, Interventional Pain/Headache Medicine, 2019
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- SUNY Upstate President's Award for Excellence in Medical Education
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, Headache Center, NYU Langone Hospital Long Island
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UHS Binghamton General Hospital
- Chenango Memorial Hospital
- United Health Services Hospitals-Binghamton
- NYU Langone Hospitals
- NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Languages
English, Mandarin, Chinese, Cantonese
Experience
13+ years in practice