Dr. Sait Ashina, MD
Neurologist
615.4 mi · 10 Union Square E, Suite 2Q, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
4.93 stars (185 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Works at Beth Israel Medical Group
Affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division
and Beth Israel Medical Group
Speaks English and Russian
1 other language spoken
4.93
185 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.4
Recent reviews
Very good - he spend more time with me than any doctor has before. He listened to all of my symptoms and triggers and suggested medication based on my past experience. He made some suggestions about prevention and offered to touch base in 3 months to see how I'm feeling. His bedside manner was excellent and he made me feel very comfortable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Ashina is AMAZING! Saw me promptly, really friendly office staff. He was very patient speaking to me about the possible causes of my headache. Most importantly - he diagnosed with Lyme Disease very quickly after I got it - a quick catch and I feel very lucky. He called me ASAP when results were in to discuss, was unhurried and friendly. VERY much like him and recommend!
September 4, 2014Keri T.Verified patient
Office location
Beth Israel Medical Group
615.4 mi · 10 Union Square E, Suite 2Q, New York, NY, 10003
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Popular visit reasons
Botox Treatment
Dystonia
Headache
Migraine
Neck Pain
Neurology Consultation
Neurology Follow Up
Pain in Extremities
Botox Treatment
Dystonia
Headache
Migraine
More about Dr. Sait Ashina, MD
Dr. Ashina practices at two offices (see separate ZocDoc profile for the office at 309 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011). Dr. Ashina specializes in the treatment of headache conditions, including migraine and cluster headache. His headache treatment approach combines drug therapy, interventional treatments such as nerve blocks, Botulinum toxin injections, trigger point injections, and inpatient and outpatient infusion therapy. Dr. Ashina is a Neurologist and a Headache Specialist. He is a Director of the Headache Program, which is a joint activity of Department of Pain Medicine/Palliative Care, and the Department of Neurology. Dr. Ashina earned his medical degree at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He completed medical internship at the Hospital of Saint Raphael affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. He did his residency in neurology at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. He received training in Headache medicine at the Montefiore Headache Center in Bronx, NY and the Danish Headache Center, Copenhagen, Denmark. Dr. Ashina is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Diplomate in Headache Medicine through the United Council for Neurological Subspecialties. He is a member of education committee of International Headache Society. Dr. Ashina also served as a member of the International Headache Society headache classification subcommittee for the 3rd edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders . He is also an Associate editor of Neurology Reviews, and Visiting Editor of the Journal of Headache and Pain. He has won several awards for his work, including the Clinical Headache Fellowship Award from the American Headache Society. He is a recipient of prestigious 2012 Enrico Greppi Award endorsed by the European Headache Federation and the Italian Society for the Study of Headaches. Dr. Ashina has been named to Super Doctors 2013 New York Rising Stars list. His research interest includes epidemiology of headache /chronic pain, quantitative sensory testing and human pain models.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Københavns Universitet Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige og Medicinsk Fakultet
Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in Neurology
Montefiore Medical Center, Fellowship in Headache and Facial Pain
Practice
Beth Israel Medical Group
Affiliation
Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division
Beth Israel Medical Group
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Professional memberships
American Headache Society
International Headache Society
Awards and publications
Bezov D, Ashina S, Jensen R, Bendtesen L. Pain perception studies in tension-type headache. Headache. 2011 Feb;51(2):262-71.
Bezov D, Ashina S, Lipton R. Post-Dural Puncture Headache: Part II - Prevention, Management, and Prognosis. Headache. 2010 Oct;50(9):1482-98.
Bezov D, Lipton RB, Ashina S. Post Dural Puncture Headache: Part I - Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathophysiology. Headache. 2010 Jul;50(7):1144-52.
Bezov D, Lipton RB, Podoltsev N, Zhao GC, Ashina S. Headache in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: case report with pathophysiological considerations. Headache. 2010 Jun;50(6):1060-4.
Ashina S, Lynberg A, Jensen R. Headache characteristics and chronification of migraine and tension-type headache: A population-based study. Cephalalgia. 2010 Aug;30(8):943-52.
Bevilaqua-Grossi D, Lipton RB, Napchan U, Grosberg B, Ashina S, Bigal ME. Temporomandibular disorders and cutaneous allodynia are associated in individuals with migraine. Cephalalgia. 2010 Apr; 30 (4): 425-432.
Zach V, Bezov D, Lipton RB, Ashina S. Headache associated with moyamoya disease (HAMD): a case story and literature review. J Headache Pain. 2010 Feb;11(1):79-82.
Bigal ME, Ashina S, Burstein R, Reed ML, Buse D, Serrano D, Lipton RB. Prevalence and characteristics of allodynia in headache sufferers: a population study. Neurology. 2008 Apr; 70:1525-33.
Ashina S, Lipton RB, Bigal ME. Treatment of comorbidities of chronic daily headache. Curr Treat Options Neurol. 2008 Jan;10:36-43.
Lipton RB, Bigal ME, Ashina S, Burstein R, Silberstein S, Reed ML, Serrano D, Stewart WF. Cutaneous allodynia in the migraine population. Ann Neurol. 2008 Feb;63:148-58.
Bendtsen L, Buchgreitz L, Ashina S, Jensen R. Combination of low-dose mirtazapine and ibuprofen for prophylaxis of chronic tension-type headache. Eur J Neurol, 2007 Feb;14:187-93.
Ashina S, Bendtsen L, Ashina M, Magerl W, Jensen R. Generalized hyperalgesia in patients with chronic tension-type headache. Cephalalgia, 2006 Aug; 26:940-8.
Ashina S, Zeeberg P, Jensen R, Ashina M. Medication overuse headache. Ugeskr Laeger, 2006 Mar; 168:1015-9.
Ashina S, Bendtsen L, Ashina M. Pathophysiology of tension-type headache. Curr Pain Headache Rep, 2005 Dec; 9:415-22.
Ashina S, Hantho A, Olesen J, Ashina M. Headache. Ugeskr Laeger, 2005 Aug; 167:3192.
Ashina S, Babenko L, Jensen R, Ashina M, Magerl W, Bendtsen L. Increased muscular and cutaneous pain sensitivity in cephalic region in patients with chronic tension-type headache. Eur J Neurol, 2005 Jul;12:543-9.
Ashina S, Ashina M. Headache in systemic mastocytosis: a case report with pathophysiological considerations. Cephalalgia. 2005 Apr;25(4):314-6
Ashina S, Bendtsen L, Jensen R. Analgesic effect of amitriptyline in chronic tension-type headache is not directly related to serotonin reuptake inhibition. Pain. 2004 Mar; 108(1-2): 108-114.
Ashina S, Ashina M. Current and potential future drug therapies for tension-type headache. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2003 Dec; 7(6):466-74.
Ashina S, Jensen R, Bendtsen L. Pain sensitivity in pericranial and extracranial regions. Cephalalgia. 2003 Jul; 23(6):456-62
Clinical Headache Fellowship Award from the American Headache Society
Sayanlar J, Guleyupoglu N, Portenoy R, Ashina S. Trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia responsive to treatment with capsaicin 8 % topical patch: a case report. J Headache Pain. 2012 Oct;13(7):587-9.
Ashina S, Serrano D, Lipton RB, Maizels M, Manack AN, Turkel CC, Reed ML, Buse DC. Depression and risk of transformation of episodic to chronic migraine. J Headache Pain. 2012 Nov;13(8):615-24
2012 Enrico Greppi Award for Headache Research endorsed by the European Headache Federation and the Italian Society for the Study of Headaches
Bashir A, Lipton RB, Ashina S, Ashina M. Migraine and structural changes in the brain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurology. 2013 Oct 1;81(14):1260-1268.
Bendtsen L, Ashina S. Tension-type headache: pathophysiology and genetics. Lipton RB, Robbins MS, Grosberg BM, editors. In: Headache. Neurology in Practice. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013:164-171
Bendtsen L, Bezov D, Ashina S. Mechanisms of tension-type headache (relevance to management). In: Handbook of Headache. Practical management. Chapter 20, 2011. 283-294
Ashina S, Bendtsen L, Ashina M, Magerl W, Jensen R. Evidence for generalized muscular and cutaneous hyperalgesia in patients with chronic tension-type headache. In: Olesen J: Frontiers in Headache Research, vol 14. From Basic Pain Mechanisms to Headache. Oxford University Press 2005
Ashina S, Ashina M. Headache diagnosis in systemic mastocytosis. In: Olesen J: Frontiers in Headache Research, vol 13. The Classification and Diagnosis of Headache Disorders. Oxford University Press 2005: 242-45
Named to the Super Doctors 2013 New York Rising Stars
2009 American Headache Society Scholarship Award
2007 American Headache Society Scholarship Award
Ashina S, Buse D, Bigal M, Serrano D, Reed M, Lipton RB. Cutaneous allodynia – a predictor of migraine chronification: longitudinal population-based study. 14th Congress of International Headache Society and 51th American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting
Ashina S, Bendtsen L, Lyngberg AC, Lipton RB, Hajiyeva N, Jensen R. Prevalence of neck pain in migraine and tension-type headache: A population study.Cephalalgia. 2015 Mar;35(3):211-9.
Ashina S, Lipton RB. Exploring the impact of comorbid primary headaches and neck pain. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. 2015; 8:23-24.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Russian
Danish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1194042895
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.40
Bedside manner
4.95
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185 reviews
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Hands down the best doctor I have ever been to! He is amazing, try to avoid the Union Sq office though, it's crazy hectic.
December 24, 2013Initials hidden
Amazing subject matter expertise in Migraine/Cluster headaches. Answers all questions and truly made me feel comfortable.
April 8, 2013Brian D.Verified patient
He knows a lot about migraines. His office is in the pain management clinic, but he's a neurologist and knows headaches.
January 3, 2012Jason G.Verified patient
He is very knowlegeable, professional, and friendly with a great bedside manner.Excellent doctor, excellent treatment.
October 25, 2013Barbara D.Verified patient
It is ALWAYS a pleasure to see Dr. Ashina!
I believe he is the best Neurologist @ Beth Israel Medical Center!!
August 8, 2013Johanna P.Verified patient
He is extremely professional and very thorough both in his examination and his explanations. Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Ashina was great. He was very thorough considering all possibilities and explained them all clearly to me.
June 6, 2012Initials hidden
Great Dr. Very friendly and really took the time to fully understand the source of the problem. Great dr!
March 2, 2014Initials hidden
Extremely personable, and very knowledgeable. Willing to explain everything, and elaborate on all options.
January 19, 2013Initials hidden
I think that he always takes the time to explain everything to you and why he things that is recommended.
August 2, 2011MB
VERY PROFESSIONAL, TOOK HIS TIME TO LISTEN TO EVERYTHING THAT WAS BOTHERING ME. HIGHL,Y RECOMMEND HIM
May 8, 2013Francisca M.Verified patient
Very helpful dr. What hw himself could not treat, he made helpful referrals for. Thanks doc!
May 5, 2014Duane B.Verified patient
Best headache specialist. Wants to help as much as possible. Extremely knowledgeable.
February 6, 2013Shuli H.Verified patient
He is the best Neurologist ...He was very nice Doctor ....I wouldn't change him :)))
August 13, 2013dorontina M.Verified patient
Dr. Ashina is thorough, patient, knowledgeable and kind. I highly recommend him!
February 8, 2013Initials hidden
Dr. Ashina has a wonderful bedside manner. His professionalism puts you at ease.
January 21, 2013Initials hidden
Very reliable doctor!! Very understanding!
It is always a pleasure to see him.
November 3, 2012Johanna P.Verified patient
He's very nice and helpful. He definitely helped keep my migraines in check.
June 29, 2015Christina L.Verified patient
Dr. Ashina was thorough, kind, and responsive to what tests I wanted done.
October 22, 2012Initials hidden
Excellent doctor, professional, knowledgeable, wonderful bedside manner!
October 23, 2013Initials hidden
Very professional... Explains your condition and treatments thoroughly.
February 21, 2012Jaritza S.Verified patient
If your going to hit your head, make an appointment with Dr. Ashina.
April 27, 2014Andrew R.Verified patient
Dr. Ashina is the best doctor I have ever met. Totally awesome guy!!
April 18, 2013Kyle O.Verified patient
Scared me telling I have syphilis. Was bug bites..big difference!
March 1, 2016Judit P.Verified patient
I am a first time patient and will be going back! Excellent doctor
August 14, 2012Initials hidden
Extremely knowledgeable and very patient in explaining all issues.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He was down to earth, thorough, friendly and a good communicator.
More than 1 year agoLeroy C.Verified patient
Great. Really listened to me and definitely knew what to do.
February 28, 2014Felissa B.Verified patient
Excellent professional and explained everything perfectly!
February 1, 2013Initials hidden
Very professional and a good listener! Great great Doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
So nice, spent a ton of time with me... Highly recommend.
February 12, 2014Julia M.Verified patient
He was very professional and knowledgable and thorough
July 28, 2014Initials hidden
Great doctor takes the time to listen he's wonderful
February 27, 2015Madeline R.Verified patient
He is really nice & understanding & eager to help
October 11, 2014Melissa D.Verified patient
Very good - he spend more time with me than any doctor has before. He listened to all of my symptoms and triggers and suggested medication based on my past experience. He made some suggestions about prevention and offered to touch base in 3 months to see how I'm feeling. His bedside manner was excellent and he made me feel very comfortable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
It is always a pleasure!!
October 3, 2014Johanna P.Verified patient
Very professional. Spent about 45 minutes just talking to me about my symptoms, types of headaches, etc. Even looked up my closest pharmacy to link up my prescription. Felt like he genuinely cared, one of the best specialists I've ever been to. I would definitely recommend him!!
August 11, 2014Initials hidden
I could not have asked for a better doctor! Dr. Ashina was very thorough and extremely patient and detailed with his explanations. His temperate calming bedside manner curbed my fears and I felt so much better than when I walked into his office. I highly recommend Dr. Ashina!
July 18, 2014Charlene J.Verified patient
Dr. Ashina is AMAZING! Saw me promptly, really friendly office staff. He was very patient speaking to me about the possible causes of my headache. Most importantly - he diagnosed with Lyme Disease very quickly after I got it - a quick catch and I feel very lucky. He called me ASAP when results were in to discuss, was unhurried and friendly. VERY much like him and recommend!
September 4, 2014Keri T.Verified patient
Definitely would see Dr Ashina again!
August 25, 2014Felissa B.Verified patient
He is very personable, thorough, professional and down to Earth. He listens to you and works with you. He is also funny and it helps to lighten the moment.
June 6, 2014Danielle A.Verified patient
The Doctor is amazingly patient. He takes his time and makes sure that he'll find out all he can to assist the patient. Down side is, that it may take a while to see but, that doesn't effect the score as he is very thorough.
May 1, 2014Maurice F.Verified patient
great!
May 9, 2014Initials hidden
Knowledgeable, courteous and patient. It felt like he was really concerned about my health, not rushing at all. The staff is really friendly and efficient. Great experience.
May 29, 2014Ana Katarina F.Verified patient
Dr. Ashina is knowledgeable, kind, and takes the time to understand your ailments and figure out the right personal remedy. Highly recommended!
March 20, 2014Rowan M.Verified patient
Very attentive and made me feel comfortable.
January 30, 2014Initials hidden
I felt very comfortable with him.
January 12, 2014Doreen D.Verified patient
Very good visit with a couple of md-s
It seems there were some organizational questions on my arrival, but the entire affair was handled VERY well.
Dr. Ashina was excellent and properly diected me to appropriate doctor.
I look forward to any further appointments and/or follow on.
Well done Dr. Ashina
December 19, 2013Peter F.Verified patient
Probably the best doctor I have ever seen. Really took his time to explain things to me and addressed all of my concerns. I left feeling that I was in the best of hands.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Splendid!
August 30, 2013Heng N.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Sait Ashina affiliated with?
Dr. Sait Ashina is affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division and Beth Israel Medical Group.
What practice does Dr. Sait Ashina work with?
Dr. Sait Ashina works with Beth Israel Medical Group.
Where is Dr. Sait Ashina's office located?
Dr. Sait Ashina's office is located at 10 Union Square E, New York, NY 10003.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sait Ashina have?
Dr. Sait Ashina is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sait Ashina?
Dr. Sait Ashina frequently sees patients for Botox Treatment, Headache, Migraine, Neck Pain, and Neurology Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sait Ashina on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Sait Ashina speak?
Dr. Sait Ashina speaks English, Russian, and Danish.
How do patients rate Dr. Sait Ashina in reviews?
185 patients have reviewed Dr. Sait Ashina. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.93/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.