Athena Amini, DNP, FNP-BC
Athena Amini, DNP, FNP-BC

Athena Amini, DNP, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner
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Specialties
Nurse Practitioner, Neurology, more

Locations and Appointments


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CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
US
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Insurances Accepted

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  • AETNA
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AgeWell
  • Amerigroup of New Jersey
  • CIGNA
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Quality Health Management
  • RiverSpring
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • WellCare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

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About Athena Amini, DNP, FNP-BC

Athena Amini, DNP is a neurology nurse practitioner at CUIMC, in the Division of Epilepsy and Sleep. She received her BSN, MSN, and her Doctorate from Columbia University School of Nursing and is board-certified in Family Health by (ANCC). Dr. Amini works collaboratively in a multi-specialty practice managing and treating patients with seizure and sleep disorders. Prior to her current role, she worked as a neuroscience NP at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She delivered direct care to patients with complex neurological conditions, including seizures, sleep disorders, headaches, neuropathies, vestibular disorders, ADHD and autonomic dysfunctions. Dr. Amini sees patients at the Neurological Institute of New York and ColumbiaDoctors Midtown locations.


Board Certifications

  • Neurology
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Expertise

  • Epilepsy

  • Sleep Disorders

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Titles & Positions

  • Nurse Practitioner

Awards & Honors

  • Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Scholar

Titles & Positions

  • Nurse Practitioner

Board Certifications

  • Neurology