About
"For me, being a doctor is
a calling. I am passionate about what I do."
Bringing Cutting Edge Analysis, Clinical Expertise and Treatment Strategies to Maximize Patient Outcome.
Dr. Elena Frid is a Board Certified Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist specializing in Infections Induced Autoimmune Disorders. With clinical interests in the Autoimmune Neurology, she sees patients (children and adults) with complex cases of Lyme disease and co-infections resulting in various neurological complaints.
Her many areas of expertise are: General Neurology, Headaches & Migraines, as well as sub-clinical focus in Autoimmune Neurology, Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders.
Using cutting edge diagnostic tools and clinical expertise she differentiates between idiopathic vs organic causes of various neurological disorders. Her knowledge has been sought by patients from all over the United States, as well as Canada and Europe.
Dr. Frid attended a coveted BA/MD program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and went on to North Shore-LIJ Health Care Systems (currently Northwell) where she completed residency in Neurology and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (EMG / EEG).
Dr. Frid is a member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). She is a voting member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), President of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Alumni Association, and a member of the Independent Physicians of New York (IDNY).
Upon request from families, Dr. Frid frequently collaborates on complex pediatric cases of Neuro Lyme with Dr. Charles Ray Jones, a world leading pediatric Lyme disease specialist with over 40 year career experience in dealing with children with Lyme disease and other Tick Borne Illnesses.
BOARD CERTIFIED
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
FELLOWSHIP
Clinical Neurophysiology - EMG & EEG
LICENSE
NY, CT
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Autoimmune Encephalitis
Pediatric and Adult Lyme Expert
Neuropathy
Fibromyalgia / CFS
Alzheimer's
Neuropathy / CIDP
ADD / ADHD
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Mulltiple Sclerosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
PANS/PANDAS
Seizures
Chronic migraines
ALS
MEDICAL CONTRIBUTOR
Huffington Post |
970 The Answer with Joe Piscopo
Lyme Innovation Hackathon
Lyme & Reason 2.0 - Fox5 Special
Harper Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Cromos
Nationally syndicated podcasts: Women's Wellness Collaborative, LymeNinja Radio, Joe Piscopo AM970, Betterhealthguy, Dr. Pat Boccili Lyme Radio, Popular Mechanics, and more.
Medical contributor to LymeDisease.org
ASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIP
Member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Foundation
RUTGERS - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) Alumni Association
Member and repeat speaker at International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) conferences
Lyme expert to InsectShield.com
Adviser to and LymeSociety
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Top Neurologist in New York 2018
Best Neurologist of Manhattan 2016
Patients' Choice Award (2012 - 2015)
Compassionate Doctor (2012 - 2014)
Top 10 Doctor - State (2014)
Top 10 Doctor - Neighborhood (2014)
Top 10 Doctor - City (2014)
Top 10 Doctor - Metro Area (2014)
On-Time Doctor Award (2014 - 2015)