Victoria M. Leavitt, PhD, FAAN
Neuropsychology
Neurology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
On the web
Overview
As a clinical neuropsychologist, cognitive neuroscience researcher, and clinical trialist, Dr. Leavitt develops mechanistic models of cognition utilizing MRI, fMRI, and EEG. She has developed and validated several cognitive measures and scales, including digital tools currently being tested in 12 countries on 5 continents. A major focus of her research is understanding the contribution of lifestyle factors such as exercise, psychological factors, and social support to cognitive health and brain health, as well as differences in brain reserve and resilience related to sex as a biological variable. Her laboratory has been continuously funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the United States Department of Defense, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Dementia
- Epileptic Seizures
- Neurocognitive Deficits
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Transient Ischemic Attacks/ TIA
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Neuropsychology (in Neurology and Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center) at the Columbia University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Female
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Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NY Signature
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
*Before your appointment, please contact the doctor’s office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- BS, Cornell University
- PhD, 2009 Graduate School of the City University of New York
- Internship: North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
- Fellowship: Kessler Institute
Research
In her research, Dr. Leavitt investigates neural and neurophysiological candidate biomarkers of cognitive decline in MS. She is also investigating fatigue in MS.