
Overview
Athena Amini, DNP works at Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy. Dr. Amini collaborates in a multidisciplinary practice, managing and treating patients with seizures and other chronic neurological conditions. She earned her BSN, MSN, and her doctorate from Columbia University and is board-certified in Family Health by the ANCC, with advanced clinical training in neurology. Prior to her current role, she worked as a neuroscience NP at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She delivered direct care to patients with complex neurological conditions, including seizures, sleep disorders, headaches, vestibular disorders, ADHD, and autonomic dysfunctions. Dr. Amini sees patients at the Neurological Institute of New York and Columbia Doctors Midtown locations. She also offers telemedicine visits.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Epilepsy
- Seizure Disorder
- Sleep Disorders
Administrative Titles
- Nurse Practitioner
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Affinity Health Plan
Amida Care
Cigna
Emblem/GHI
Emblem/HIP
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
Fidelis Care
Healthfirst
Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
Medicare
Multiplan
MVP Health Care
RiverSpring
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY CHOICE
WellCare
World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MSN, Columbia University School of Nursing
- BSN, Columbia University School of Nursing
- DNP, Columbia University School of Nursing
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Honors & Awards
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Scholar
- Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau