Athena Amini, DNP

Nurse Practitioner
Neurology
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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)

710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
Primary
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019

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

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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