Dr. Laura Balcer

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Biography

Laura J. Balcer, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a neuro-ophthalmologist at NYU Langone Health. Her clinical expertise includes treating patients with vision problems related to neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and concussions. Dr. Balcer emphasizes a collaborative approach to patient care, often working with an interdisciplinary team at NYU Langone's Concussion Center. Her research focuses on vision testing and assessments for concussions, including the King-Devick test, which measures eye movement and reaction times to help diagnose concussions in athletes. She completed her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University and pursued further training in neuro-ophthalmology and neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Balcer has been actively mentoring neurology trainees since joining NYU Langone in 2012, aiming to inspire the next generation of medical professionals in her field.

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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.