Gabriel A. Ben-Dor, MD

My strongest values as a physician are transparency and education. Patients deserve to understand their doctor’s reasoning, be equipped with a framework for navigating their condition, and have a sense of autonomy over treatment decisions. As a neuropsychiatrist at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to helping patients regain a sense of direction in their recovery.

I specialize in treating functional neurologic disorders, somatic symptom disorders, and atypically persistent or pervasive neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as prolonged symptoms of concussion. Having completed specialization in both neurology and psychiatry, I view brain health and function holistically, and strive to provide diagnostic clarity and empathic care for these conditions. My approach includes tailored physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, medications, hypnosis, lifestyle changes, and other home rehabilitation strategies.

My journey into medicine was driven by a deep desire to understand people. Instead of viewing patient’s challenges as either “physical” or “mental,” I learned the importance of viewing the nervous system as the hub of how we experience the world and our bodies. As the director of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic and the Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Clinic at NYU Langone, I am continually inspired by my patients as we work together to develop their personalized treatment plans. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive coordinated and seamless care, all in one place.