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Edward Avila, Memorial Sloan Kettering neurologist

Edward K. Avila, DO

Neurologist

4.8 | 112 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Epilepsy
  • Neurologic complications of cancer

My Specialties

  • Clinical neurophysiology
  • Neurology
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Get to Know Me

I am a neurologist with specialty training in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. I treat patients with brain tumors who develop seizures as a result of their tumor and patients with neurological complications of systemic cancer.

As an epileptologist, I provide continuity of care for patients with seizures in conjunction with my colleagues in neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, and radiation oncology. In addition to these clinical responsibilities, I head the electroencephalography (EEG) and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IOM) services at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I interpret EEG studies, which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures, and I perform and interpret intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring, a technique used to prevent neural injury during brain and spine surgery.

What I Do at MSK

A neurologist is a doctor with special training in the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.

  • Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurology
  • Co-Director, Neuro Advanced Care Unit
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Epilepsy
  • Neurologic complications of cancer

My Specialties

  • Clinical neurophysiology
  • Neurology
Education & Honors

Education

  • DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residencies

  • Neurology - Hahnemann University

Fellowships

  • Clinical Neurophysiology - Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Board Certifications

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

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New York, NY
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Avila’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Patient Reviews

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4.8 112 reviews

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  • 4.8 Trusts Provider with Care
  • 4.8 Provider Listened Carefully
  • 4.8 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Mar 26, 2025

long wait to be seen. appointment time not kept.

Mar 19, 2025

Everyone treated me very nicely. Thank you.

Mar 19, 2025

Waiting an hour and half was frustrating. Wish there was a way the scheduling on appointments could be better.

Mar 19, 2025

Dr. Avila takes the time to listen all of my complaints and answer my concerns about my condition.

Mar 5, 2025

The time with the doctor was good; however the wait time on the internet was very long from first contact waiting for the doctor was over 25 minutes.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Edward K. Avila discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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