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Ramon Valderrama, MD, Neurology, New York, NY

RamonValderramaMD

Neurology New York, NY

Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology

Neurologist

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  • Office

    30 E 60th St
    Suite 901
    New York, NY 10022
    Phone+1 212-319-1929
    Fax+1 212-223-3176

Summary

  • Ramón Valderrama M.D., Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, has spent the last forty years researching, treating and diagnosing a wide range of neurological conditions. He is known for his thorough examinations, accurate diagnoses and his keen ability to listen to and draw relevant information from his patients. He has expertise in the diagnosis of neuromuscular conditions and Electromyography (EMG), an essential tool used to diagnose neurological disease.

    Dr. Valderrama’s academic background includes five years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Neurology of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. He received neurological training as a resident physician at the Neurological Institute of New York of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and graduated medical school from the School of Medicine of the University of Concepción in Chile.

    Dr. Valderrama is an active member, educator and volunteer in numerous international professional societies including: The American Academy of Neurology; The Royal Society of Medicine (U.K.); The European Neurological Society and New York Academy of Sciences. He is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

    He has trained countless medical students, residents and fellows in the field of neurology and the complexities of Neurological Electrodiagnostic testing and is widely published in the disciplines of neuromuscular diseases, neurochemistry and neurological electrophysiology.

    His office is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan and accepts most insurance plans.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Neurology, 1977 - 1980
  • University of Concepcion Faculty of Medicine
    University of Concepcion Faculty of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1980 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1996 - 2023
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treatment of Experimental Auto-Immune Myasthenia Gravis in Rabbits with Leupeptin, a Protease Inhibitor  
    R. Valderrama, V.K. Chang, A. Stracher, P.J. Maccabee, R.R.J. Kaldany, Journal of Neurological Science, 82: 133-143, 1987
  • Alpha-Neurotoxin Interferes with Replication of Influenza Virus in Human Muscle Culture  
    R. Valderrama,E.T. Gamboa, A.F. Miranda, Trans. Amer. Neurological Association 106: 291-293, 1981
  • Isolation and Properties of Acetylcholine Receptors from Electrophorus and Torpedo  
    R. Valderrama, C.L. Weill, M.G., McNamee, A. Karlin, NY Academy of Science 274: 108-115, 1976

Other

  • "Neurological Syndrome in a Waldenstrom Macroglobulinaema." 
    G. Bancalari, E. Skewes, R. Valderrama, E. Saenz, E. Gonzalez, A. Fahrendrog, K. Dujisin, Medicina, Bol. Esc. Med., Concepcion (Chile)
    1/1/1974
  • "Treatment of Epilepsy" 
    R. Valderrama, E. Skewes, Medicina, Bol. Esc. Med., Concepcion (Chile)
    1/1/1973

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Royal Society of Medicine
    Fellow
  • American Society of Internal Medicine
    Member
  • Hispano-American Medical Society
    Member
  • Fellow of InterAmerican College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Member
  • New York State Society of Internal Medicine
    Member
  • New York State Medical Society
    Member
  • European Neurological Society
    Member
  • Pan American Epilepsy Society
    Member
  • Brooklyn Neurological Society
    Member
  • Peruvian Society of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
    Member
  • Peruvian Society of Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology
    Member
  • Peruvian Society of Neurosurgery
    Member
  • Pediatric Neurology Latin-American Association
    Member
  • New York Academy of Sciences
    Member
  • Chilean Society of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French