Neurology
Andrew Lassman, MD
Professor of Neurology; Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology; John Harris Professor of Neurology
Andrew B. Lassman, MD, FAAN, FASCO, is a Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he serves as Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology, Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Neurology, Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance, and Associate Director for Clinical Trials at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. His subspecialty focus is neuro-oncology, treating specific conditions including acoustic neuroma, ana
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Education & Training
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons — M.D., 1999
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center — Residency, Neurology
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital — Internship
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- New York Magazine — Top Doctors
2013-2026 (14 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award, Voices Against Brain Cancer
- Boyer Clinical Research Award, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Adult Clinical Research Abstract Award, Society for Neuro-Oncology
- Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology, American Academy of Neurology
- Neurology Resident Teaching Award, MSKCC/Weill Cornell
Leadership Roles
- Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Associate Director for Clinical Trials, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Medical Director, Clinical Protocol Data Management Office, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice