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Dr. Ilya Kister, MD

Dr. Ilya Kister, MD

Neurology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ilya Kister, MD is a neurologist in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2002. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

240 E 38th St Fl 13 New York, NY 10016
Telehealth available
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Dr. Kister's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kister

4.4
21 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Misdiagnosed Me, Ruined my Healthcare
At NYU Langone hospital Ilya incorrectly misdiagnosed me with a functional neurological disorder (FND) when he and his team of doctors could not figure out what was wrong with me. Afterwards it was impossible for me to find orthopedic care at a hospital because they all assumed I had FND and wouldn’t take me seriously when I explained my symptoms.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 31, 2025
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I've been seeing Dr. Kister since he first started at NY Langone. He's great; very calming. I would highly recommend Dr. Kister to anyone navigating the vagaries of MS.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Vickie D. – Mar 11, 2021
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Dr. Kister is an experienced, empathic brilliant neurologist. His ability to assess symptoms and their combined effects on one’s life is impressive and speaks to his knowledge of often vague but profound symptoms as they affect someone’s life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Stephen Braun in New Jersey – Jan 09, 2018
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Dr Kister and his office failed me miserably. He misdiagnosed me with multiple sclerosis in 2011. He refused to do a spinal tap but had no problem treating me with toxic medication. I then begged for a spinal tap. I contacted his office even the office social worker and got no response at all. I then received a package from the office with all my records. I do not have multiple sclerosis. I have chronic Lyme's disease. I found out because I doctor did a spinal tap on me and tested me .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Tina in Somerville, NJ – Jun 29, 2017
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Dr. Kister is an amazing professional that know so much about MS. I feel very confident that he will help me to find the balance I need to control my MS
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Sonia Castellanos in Bayville , NY – Feb 16, 2017
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Been with him about 10 years now and I think he great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ilya Kister, MD is a neurologist in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2002. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurology

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  • Nyu Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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    Locations

    Practice

    Nyu Langone Health-Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Healing Center240 E 38th St Fl 13 New York, NY 10016
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    H Stephen Fletcher MD PA200 S Orange Ave Livingston, NJ 07039
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    NYU Langone Health Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center240 E 38th St Fl 18 New York, NY 10016
    3
    Neurorehabilitation Medical P.C.301 E 17th St Ste 544 New York, NY 10003
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