Dr. Charles Niesen, MD

Dr. Charles Niesen, MD

Pediatric Neurologist
960 East Green Street, Suite L-11, Pasadena, CA 91106

At a glance

Accepts 5 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Tel Aviv University
Works at AMS Neurology, Inc
2 office locations
Affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Office locations

1
1.
AMS Neurology, Inc
960 East Green Street, Suite L-11, Pasadena, CA, 91106
2
2.
AMS Neurology, Inc
250 North Roberston Boulevard, Suite 404, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna

Popular visit reasons

Headache
Migraine
Movement Issues
Muscle Weakness / Palsy
Neck Pain
Neurology Consultation
Sleep Problems
Sleep Studies
Headache
Migraine
Movement Issues
Muscle Weakness / Palsy

More about Dr. Charles Niesen, MD

Dr. Charles E. Niesen was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. He received his under-graduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University in Israel. He completed his pediatric training at Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and his child neurology fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. He spent two years doing post-graduate research in neurophysiology at the University of Toronto. His first faculty position was with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. As an assistant professorship of pediatrics and neurology, he set up an NIH-sponsored electrophysiology lab to study epilepsy in the developing brain. After five years, he moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where he was associate professor of pediatrics and director of the Division of Child Neurology. He is board certified in child neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the Medical Research Council of Canada. He is a specialist in childhood epilepsy and neuro-developmental disorders of the brain and has published over twenty peer-reviewed articles on epilepsy and drug effects in the developing brain. He is a member of the American Epilepsy Society, Child Neurology Society, American Academy of Neurology and Society for Neuroscience. He is co-founder of the Pasadena Neurodevelopment Group. He resides in Pasadena with his wife and two daughters.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Tel Aviv University
Case Western Reserve University, Residency in Neurology
Case Western Reserve University (Pediatrics)
Hospital for Sick Children, Fellowship in Child Neurology

Practice

AMS Neurology, Inc

Affiliation

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1710915830

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.75
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Charles Niesen affiliated with?

Dr. Charles Niesen is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Charles Niesen work with?

Dr. Charles Niesen works with AMS Neurology, Inc.

Where is Dr. Charles Niesen's office located?

Dr. Charles Niesen has 2 office locations, including in Pasadena and Beverly Hills, view full addresses on Dr. Niesen's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Charles Niesen?

Dr. Charles Niesen frequently sees patients for Headache, Migraine, Neck Pain, Neurology Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Charles Niesen on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Charles Niesen speak?

Dr. Charles Niesen speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Charles Niesen in reviews?

4 patients have reviewed Dr. Charles Niesen. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.75/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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