Joseph Comunale, M.D.
Locations and Appointments
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian
Radiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian
Insurances Accepted
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- AETNA
- Aetna - NYP
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
- GHI
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
About Joseph Comunale, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Comunale is Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Associate Attending Radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is a member of the Division of Neuroradiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and Chief of the Division of Outpatient Imaging. He is also a Consultant in Radiology and Imaging at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
In 1985, Dr. Comunale earned his B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.A. in Spanish Language Studies from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He was awarded his M.D. degree in 1989 from the University of Rochester School of Medicine after completing the "Rochester Plan," an early selection to medical school program.
After a general surgery internship (1989-1990) at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY, Dr. Comunale served as a resident in Diagnostic Radiology at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA (1990-1994) and was elected as Chief Radiology Resident 1993-1994. Dr. Comunale then did a Fellowship in Neuroradiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center from 1994-1996.
Dr. Comunale achieved Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology in 1994. He achieved a Certificate in Added Qualification (CAQ) in the sub-specialty of Neuroradiology in 1996 and was recertified in 2007.
Dr. Comunale performs a variety of neurologic and spine imaging (MRI, MRA, CT, CTA and procedures). In addition to providing clinical care, Dr. Comunale holds various leadership postitions. He is an active and enthusiastic teacher of medical students, radiology residents and neuroradiology fellows and is a mentor to medical students, residents, and neuroradiology fellows. He is both a local and international speaker on topics in Neuroradiology.
Board Certifications
- Neuroradiology
- Radiology
Expertise
Brain CT
Brain MRI
CAT Scan (CT Scan)
Cerebral Aneurysm
CT (Computed Tomography)
CT Angiogram Head
CT Head and Neck
CT Neck
CT Spine
CTA Neck
Disease of Brain
Lumbar Puncture
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
MR Spectroscopy
MRA of Brain
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
MRI Spine
Myelography
Neuro Imaging
Neurodegenerative Disorder
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
PET-CT
Spinal Disease
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ultrasound
Education
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Residency: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Languages
- English
Titles & Positions
Associate Attending Radiologist
Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
Newyork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health
Education
- Residency: University of Rochester School of Medicine
- Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Titles & Positions
- Associate Attending Radiologist
- Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
Board Certifications
- Neuroradiology
- Radiology
Languages Spoken
- English