Orly Avitzur, M.D., M.B.A., Neurologist, Writer/Consumer Reports Medical Adviser/Editor-in-Chief American Academy of Neurology Website, AAN.com/Team Neurologist New York Rangers

Orly Avitzur, MD

MD, MBA, FAAN

is a practicing neurologist, medical writer, and Medical Adviser to Consumer Reports. She is Editor-in-Chief of the American Academy of Neurology website and neurology consultant to the New York Rangers.

Practice Specializations Include:

› Back and Neck Pain
› Headache and Migraine
› Musculoskeletal Disorders
› Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Nerve Entrapments
› Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies

Medical Writing

Dr. Avitzur has written for a large variety of consumer and professional publications. She is a regular contributor to Consumer Reports, Consumer Reports on Health and CBSnews.com, and serves as a columnist and Associate Editor for Neurology Today.

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Media & Communications

Dr. Avitzur has appeared on numerous television and radio programs including The Today Show, The CBS Early Show, Fox News, CNN, and NPR. She has also been interviewed by a variety of print and web publications including O, The Oprah Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, ABC News, Martha Stewart Living, and Allure.

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Speaking & Teaching

Dr. Avitzur speaks frequently to professional and lay audiences on current health care issues, medical technology and neurologic conditions and treatments. Dr. Avitzur is a lecturer at the Yale University School of Medicine and an Assistant Professor at the New York Medical College.

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