Dr. Segal's efforts focus on development of the New York State designated NYPH-Weill Cornell Stroke Center. This program includes aggressive management of acute stroke, using both intravenous rtPA and intra-arterial therapies such as thrombolysis, and mechanical clot extraction. Inpatient and outpatient consultations address a wide range of issues relating to cerebrovascular disease. Dr. Segal also accepts referrals for general outpatient neurology.
Dr. Segal received his bachelor's degree from Harvard College and MD degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He received postgraduate training at the Massachusetts General Hospital where he completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Neurology, followed by fellowship in Stroke and Neurocritical Care. He is now Director of the Stroke Center at New York Prebyterian Hospital (NYPH)-Weill Cornell. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology and Director of the Neurology Residency Training Program and Vascular Neurology Fellowship.
