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Elena Frid, MD, Neurology, New York, NY

ElenaFridMD

Neurology New York, NY

Epilepsy, Headache, Neurophysiology

Autoimmune Neurologist

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  • Office

    151 E 62nd St
    Rm 1A
    New York, NY 10065
    Phone+1 212-288-8832
    Fax+1 646-924-0579

Summary

  • I am a diagnostician, advisor, and a treatment strategist specializing in complex Infections Induced Autoimmune Disorders of Vector Borne Illnesses as well as Intractable Headaches, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, CIDP, PANS/PANDAS, and associated diseases.

    I often see children and adults with complex cases of Lyme disease and co-infections resulting in multiple neurologic complaints, which manifest as uncontrolled headaches, dizziness, brain fog, memory problems, seizures, nerve pain, insomnia, fatigue, concentration issues, mood disorders, anxiety and other psychiatric issues.

    Dr. Elena Frid sees clients with complex Neuro-Lyme manifestations which often hide behind other illnesses including: Multiple Sclerosis, ADHD, Autism, Arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and many others.

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill HospitalFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2011
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Neurology, 2010
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 2006
  • Rutgers University
    Rutgers UniversityB.A., Art History, With honors, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President�s Research Initiative Award Recipient, "Neuropathy due to peripheral vascular disease: Serial clinical and electrophysiological studies" AANEM, 2011
  • Junior Member Award Recipient, "Clinical and electro-diagnostic study of fascicular damage to the posterior tibial nerve by ganglion cyst in the calf: A case report" AANEM, 2011
  • Finalist, Annual Academic Competition, "AIDP followed by Bilateral Brachial Neuritis" North Shore Health System, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • Diagnosing and Treating Infections Induced Autoimmune Encephalitis in patients with persistent Lyme Symptom
    Frid E, International Lyme and Associated Disease Society, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016

Lectures

  • Causes of Neuropsychiatric Illnesses 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2018
  • Infections Induced Autoimmune Encephalopathy 
    Toronto, Canada, 2017; Boston, MA, 2017 - 1/1/2017
  • Study on Neuro-Lyme Disease 
    Toronto, Canada - 1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Rutgers Alumni Donate PPE for Medical Students
    Rutgers Alumni Donate PPE for Medical StudentsOctober 14th, 2020
  • 12 Products People with Lyme Disease Swear By
    12 Products People with Lyme Disease Swear ByMay 2nd, 2019
  • How Lyme Disease Affects Your Brain
    How Lyme Disease Affects Your BrainMarch 6th, 2018
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Committees

  • Committee member, Rutgers medical school alumni association 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Russian