Question 1

Who is Dr. Elena Frid?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Elena Frid is a board-certified Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist specializing in infection-induced autoimmune and neurological disorders. She treats both adults and children with complex neurological, neuropsychiatric, and immune-mediated conditions, including Lyme disease, co-infections, autoimmune encephalitis, and PANS/PANDAS.

Question 2

What conditions does Dr. Frid specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Frid specializes in complex neurological conditions that often involve immune or infectious triggers, including:
 • Lyme disease and co-infections
 • Autoimmune encephalitis
 • PANS and PANDAS
 • Neuropathy and CIDP
 • Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
 • Seizure disorders
 • Chronic migraines
 • Cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms related to infection or autoimmunity

Question 3

3. How is Dr. Frid’s practice different from a traditional neurology office?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Frid’s practice focuses on root-cause investigation rather than symptom suppression alone. Each patient receives one-on-one care with extended visit time, in-depth analysis, advanced diagnostics, and personalized treatment plans managed directly by a physician.

Question 4

4. Do you treat patients who have already seen many doctors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many patients seek Dr. Frid’s care after years of inconclusive testing, fragmented care, or being told their symptoms are unexplained. Her evaluations are designed specifically for medically complex cases that require deeper neurological and immune investigation.

Question 5

5. Do you treat both adults and children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Frid treats both adults and pediatric patients, including children with PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune encephalitis, seizure disorders, and infection-related neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Question 6

6. Where is your office located?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Frid’s office is located at 12 East 44th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017, near Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. The location is easily accessible by subway, commuter rail, and regional transit.

Question 7

7. Do you see patients from outside New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patients travel to Dr. Frid’s office from across the United States and internationally, including from New England, the Mid-Atlantic, Canada, Europe, and beyond. Many patients coordinate travel for initial evaluations and follow-up care.

Question 8

8. Why do patients travel long distances for care?

Accepted Answer

Patients often travel because Dr. Frid offers advanced diagnostics, clinical expertise, and treatment approaches not commonly available in standard neurology practices, particularly for infection-induced and autoimmune neurological conditions.

Question 9

9. What diagnostic testing do you use?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the patient’s condition, diagnostic evaluation may include:
 • Specialized immune and infectious disease blood testing
 • MRI, SPECT imaging, EEG, and EMG interpretation
 • Lumbar puncture
 • Cunningham Panel testing
 • Comprehensive co-infection profiling using multiple laboratories
Testing is selected based on clinical need and complexity.

Question 10

10. What treatments does Dr. Frid offer?

Accepted Answer

Treatment plans are individualized and may include:
 • Q-REstrain SOT
 • IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin)
 • Rituximab
 • NAD infusions
 • Tissue nano exosomes
 • Medication management and integrative support
All treatments are prescribed and monitored directly by Dr. Frid.

Question 11

11. Is IVIG offered at your practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IVIG is offered when clinically appropriate and is used to help regulate immune dysfunction in autoimmune and infection-related neurological conditions.

Question 12

12. Does Dr. Frid treat Lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Frid specializes in neurological Lyme disease and co-infections, particularly cases involving cognitive, psychiatric, seizure-related, or autoimmune neurological symptoms.

Question 13

13. Do you work with insurance?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Frid’s practice works with patients who have out-of-network benefits, including many premium and union-based insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan, and patients are encouraged to verify benefits directly with their insurer.

Question 14

14. Do you accept out-of-pocket patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many patients choose to pay out of pocket. The practice emphasizes transparency, clear planning, and structured scheduling for longer-term care.

Question 15

15. How long are appointments?

Accepted Answer

Appointments are intentionally longer than standard neurology visits to allow for detailed history-taking, testing review, and collaborative treatment planning.

Question 16

16. What is a one-on-one care model?

Accepted Answer

A one-on-one care model means your visit is conducted exclusively with Dr. Frid, without physician assistants or rotating providers. This allows for continuity, trust, and deeper clinical insight.

Question 17

17. Do you coordinate care with other physicians?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Frid regularly collaborates with other specialists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, and treating physicians to support coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

Question 18

18. Is this practice suitable for complex or chronic cases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Frid’s practice is specifically designed for complex, chronic, and medically challenging cases that require advanced expertise and long-term management.

Question 19

19. How do I get started as a new patient?

Accepted Answer

New patients typically begin by requesting a consultation. The office will guide you through next steps, including records review, scheduling, and preparation for your initial visit.

Question 20

20. What should I expect from my first visit?

Accepted Answer

Your first visit includes a comprehensive neurological and medical history review, discussion of prior testing, and planning for advanced diagnostics or treatment options tailored to your specific condition.

Tel: 212-288-8832
Fax: 212-257-7003

Tel: 212-288-8832
Fax: 212-257-7003

Tel: 212-288-8832Fax: 212-257-7003

Tel: 212-288-8832Fax: 212-257-7003

Tel: 212-288-8832
Fax: 212-257-7003

Tel: 212-288-8832
Fax: 212-257-7003