Neurology
Steven Galetta, MD
Professor and Chair of Neurology, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Dr. Steven L. Galetta is the Philip K. Moskowitz, MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, as well as Professor of Ophthalmology, specializing in neurology with a subspecialty focus in neuro-ophthalmology. He treats disorders of the central nervous system, particularly affecting the brain and spinal cord, including multiple sclerosis (MS) with associated vision problems such as optic neuritis, double vision, optic nerve disorders, concussion, stro
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology, 1988
Education & Training
- Weill Cornell Medicine — M.D., 1983
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1988
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Residency, Neurology, 1987
- University of Pennsylvania — Internship, Internal Medicine, 1984
Peer Recognition
2016-2023 (8 years)
- Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2014
2014
2004-2012 (9 years)
- Super Doctors — Super Doctor
2014-2025 (12 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Distinguished Neurology Teacher Award by the American Neurological Association
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- NYU Langone Hospitals
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
- NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice