Dr. Ariane Lewis

Professor

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Biography

Ariane Lewis, MD, is a Professor and the Medical Director of the Division of Neurocritical Care at NYU Langone Health. With a strong background in neurology and a fellowship in Neurocritical Care from Massachusetts General Hospital, she has dedicated her career to the treatment of critically ill patients with conditions such as strokes, spinal cord compression, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Dr. Lewis has authored 150 peer-reviewed publications and has taken on leadership roles, including co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. She is well-versed in quality improvement initiatives and ethical issues related to neurocritical care. Her research interests encompass improving patient outcomes in neurocritical units and exploring social, ethical, and legal issues surrounding end-of-life care. In 2023, she was appointed as the lead author of the American Academy of Neurology's guidelines on brain death. Amidst her numerous accolades, Dr. Lewis received the Innovator Award for Teaching Excellence from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and contributed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Leading the Division of Neurocritical Care, involved in both clinical practice and medical education.

Medical Director

2017-01-01 — Present

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Overseeing the management and operations of the Neurocritical Care unit.

Awards

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Innovator Award for Teaching Excellence

2023-01-01
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Department of Neurology Innovator Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.