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Dr. Howard Crystal, MD

Neurology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Crystal, MD

Dr. Howard Crystal, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Neurology, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and is affiliated with University Hospital at Downstate. Patients rated Dr. Crystal an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Crystal works at Practice in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Crystal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Suny Downstate-university Hospital of Brooklyn
    450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 270-6388
  2. 2
    University Hospital of Brooklyn
    445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 270-6388
  3. 3
    Office
    450 Clarkson Ave # 1262, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 270-2430

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • University Hospital at Downstate

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Headache
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Disease
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dizziness
Migraine
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Radiculopathy
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Epilepsy
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Episodic Cluster Headache
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Huntington's Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leukodystrophy
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Neurosyphilis
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Syphilis Infections
Syringomyelia
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Tic Disorders
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberculosis Meningitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test
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    About Dr. Howard Crystal, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689660904
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Howard Crystal, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Crystal is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Crystal has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Crystal has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Crystal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Crystal. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Crystal.

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