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About 

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"For me, being a doctor is
a calling. I am passionate about what I do."

Bringing Cutting Edge Analysis, Clinical Expertise and Treatment Strategies to Maximize Patient Outcome.

Dr. Elena Frid is a Board Certified Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist specializing in Infections Induced Autoimmune Disorders. With clinical interests in the Autoimmune Neurology, she sees patients (children and adults) with complex cases of Lyme disease and co-infections resulting in various neurological complaints.

 

Her many areas of expertise are: General Neurology, Headaches & Migraines, as well as sub-clinical focus in Autoimmune Neurology, Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders. 

 

Using cutting edge diagnostic tools and clinical expertise she differentiates between idiopathic vs organic causes of various neurological disorders.  Her knowledge has been sought by patients from all over the United States, as well as Canada and Europe.

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Dr. Frid attended a coveted BA/MD program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and went on to North Shore-LIJ Health Care Systems (currently Northwell) where she completed residency in Neurology and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (EMG / EEG).

 

Dr. Frid is a member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). She is a voting member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), President of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Alumni Association, and a member of the Independent Physicians of New York (IDNY).

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Upon request from families, Dr. Frid frequently collaborates on complex pediatric cases of Neuro Lyme with Dr. Charles Ray Jones, a world leading pediatric Lyme disease specialist with over 40 year career experience in dealing with children with Lyme disease and other Tick Borne Illnesses.

BOARD CERTIFIED

Neurology

Clinical Neurophysiology

 

​FELLOWSHIP   

Clinical Neurophysiology - EMG & EEG

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LICENSE

NY, CT

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CLINICAL INTERESTS             

Autoimmune Encephalitis

Pediatric and Adult Lyme Expert

Neuropathy

Fibromyalgia / CFS

Alzheimer's

Neuropathy / CIDP

ADD / ADHD

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Mulltiple Sclerosis

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

PANS/PANDAS

Seizures

Chronic migraines

ALS

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MEDICAL CONTRIBUTOR

Huffington Post | 

970 The Answer with Joe Piscopo

Lyme Innovation Hackathon 

Lyme & Reason 2.0 - Fox5 Special

Harper Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Cromos

Nationally syndicated podcasts: Women's Wellness Collaborative, LymeNinja Radio, â€‹Joe Piscopo AM970, Betterhealthguy, Dr. Pat Boccili Lyme Radio, Popular Mechanics, and more. 

Medical contributor to LymeDisease.org

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ASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIP

Member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Foundation

RUTGERS - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) Alumni Association

Member and repeat speaker at International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) conferences

Lyme expert to InsectShield.com

Adviser to and LymeSociety

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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Top Neurologist in New York 2018

Best Neurologist of Manhattan 2016

Patients' Choice Award (2012 - 2015)

Compassionate Doctor (2012 - 2014)

Top 10 Doctor - State (2014)

Top 10 Doctor - Neighborhood (2014)

Top 10 Doctor - City (2014)

Top 10 Doctor - Metro Area (2014)

On-Time Doctor Award (2014 - 2015)

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