About Dr. Leung
Dr. Leung's clinical and research interests involve neuromuscular diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). For the past 10 years, Dr. Leung has been an assistant professor of Clinical Neurology at Columbia University, as well as assistant attending in Neurology and director of the Electromyography Laboratory at Harlem Hospital Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and a fellow of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Departments
Special Expertise
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Neuromuscular diseases
Patient Stories
Videos
Insurance
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Credentials
Appointments
Attending Neurologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Affiliations
Member, of the Monograph, Issues and Opinion Committee in the AANEM society (American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine) since 2009
Certification
Board-Certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, August 2011
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1999
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 1999
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 5 Years
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2016-2022
Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2015-2020
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2020-2022
Education
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 1993
Internship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 1993-1994
Residency: Neurological Institute/NY Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 1994-1997
Fellowship: Neurological Institute/NY Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 1997-2000
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
New Patient Forms (pdf)
Publications by Dr. Leung
Research
Research Interests
Neuromuscular diseasesIndustry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Leung as of March 23, 2023.
Doximity - Ownership Interest
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Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.