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Dr. Hwai Ooi, MD

Dr. Hwai Ooi, MD

Neurology*
10+ years of experience
(212) 235-1519

Dr. Hwai Ooi, MD is a neurologist in New York, NY and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2013. She is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 64 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (64 reviews)
(212) 235-1519
Accepting New Patients
428 E 72nd St Ofc 400
New York, NY 10021

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Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Institute428 E 72nd St Ofc 400 New York, NY 10021
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(212) 235-1519

Dr. Ooi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Ooi specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Ooi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ooi

4.9
64 ratings, 61 with a written review
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Excellent physician
She listens carefully to your symptoms and explains the treatment plan and what to expect.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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Dr. Ooi is thorough, professional, knowledgeable.
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Dr.Ooi was easy to talk to and listened closely to what I said.?She knew my history from previous visits without referring to her notes and she was very clear with her suggestions without being judgmental.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Ooi is an excellent doctor. She has great bedside manner and gives sound advice. She listens to her patients and handles things with great equanimity. I highly recommend Dr. Ooi. She truly cares for her patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2025
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Supportive, explains thing clearly.
She is good at listening and advising.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2025
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Dr. Ooi is knowledgeable, thorough, unhurried, very helpful, clear in what she says. Very productive visit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph Antonuccio – Mar 16, 2025
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Excellent Dr
Compassionate. Excellent Dr
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2025
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Amazing
Excellent doctor and so pleasant person. I'm glad to be Doctor Ooi patient.Helps a lot in different aspects of my diagnosis.Thank you, Doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Katerina Starinski – Feb 15, 2025
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Excellent Dr
Dr Ooi is very thorough, kind & compassionate . She takes the time to listen and addressed all of my concerns .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 31, 2025
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Dr. Ooi knows her stuff! Very thorough and clear
Dr. Ooi knows her stuff! Very thorough and clear
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 19, 2025
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Dr. Ooi is fabulous!
Dr. Ooi is thorough, warm, knowledgeable, comprehensive and detailed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Marilyn – Jan 18, 2025
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Outstanding in every way
Listens, Caring ,Excellent mannerExplains my concerns and were addressedTakes time to speak to my children
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Muriel Cohen – Dec 16, 2024
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A superb neurologist.
Dr. Ooi is an extremely competent and knowledgeable doctor, with deep sympathy for me (and I am sure, all of her patients). She is always searching for new ways to improve my condition. I would recommend her in the highest possible terms to anyone in need of her expertise.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2024
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One of the best doctors!!!
I cannot say enough good about her. She is competent and listens to all your concerns. Additionally she offers constructive criticism which is quite helpful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Valerie – Nov 23, 2024
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A superb and understanding doctor.
Dr. Ooi explained my situation clearly and compassionately; I felt in the best possible hands.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nicholas Fox Weber – Nov 18, 2024
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Thorough and attentive.
Dr. Ooi was very thorough in her questioning and attentive in listening. She laid out multiple options for moving forward with my condition and helped me to understand realistic expectations.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2024
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Cervical Dystonia
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 26, 2024
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Great bedside manner
Truly interested and empathetic Very lucky to have her as my neurologist
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Drew Weber – Oct 10, 2024
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She listens.
The thing I like to commend doctor Ooi most for is that she listens and response to questions.Most doctors do not. And they seem to consider talking to patients a waste of time.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 23, 2024
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Wonderful Doctor and Person
Dr. Ooi is always thorough in her examination and takes an interest in what is going on with you as a person which can impact your abilities.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sep 21, 2024
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I felt at ease and respected.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 08, 2024
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About Me

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Dr. Ooi is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology and Assistant Attending Neurologist at New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in Parkinson's Disease and other Movement Disorders.Dr. Ooi earned her B.A. from Wellesley...read more

  • Neurology

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Dr. Ooi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Newyork-Presbyterian

      630 W 168th St
      New York, NY 10032
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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