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Dr. Leena Mathew, MD

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, General Practice and Pain Medicine

Tirunelveli Medical College

Professional interests include: cryosurgery, migraine, cancer, and more.

5 Columbus Circle ColumbiaDoctors
New York, NY 10019

(212) 305-7114

Dr. Leena Mathew, MD is an anesthesiologist in New York, NY specializing in anesthesiology, complementary and alternative medicine, general practice and pain medicine. She graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College. Dr. Leena Mathew, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

5 Columbus Circle ColumbiaDoctors
New York, NY 10019

Some issues Dr. Leena Mathew, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

In The News

“"We know it works, we just don't know why," Dr. Leena Mathew, an attending physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, told...”—"How Acupuncture Could Help People With This Common Joint Condition", Huff Post, August 2012

doctor visit	139
hospital care	30
injections	51
inpatient care	30
nerve block	51
pain management	53
spinal procedures	54

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	26
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	16
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

aspiration	23
doctor visit	202
hospital care	48
injections	77
inpatient care	48
nerve block	55
pain management	40
spinal procedures	41

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	60
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	52
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

aspiration	19
doctor visit	185
injections	94
nerve block	61
pain management	56
spinal procedures	42

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	18
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	26
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

aspiration	20
doctor visit	182
injections	59
nerve block	21
pain management	16
spinal procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	22
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	26
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

aspiration	14
doctor visit	93
injections	21
nerve block	8

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

aspiration	20
doctor visit	134
hospital care	28
injections	39
inpatient care	28
pain management	20
spinal procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	14
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

doctor visit	65

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

aspiration	16
doctor visit	211
hospital care	10
injections	30
inpatient care	10
pain management	15
spinal procedures	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leena Mathew, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leena Mathew, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in New York, NY were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	154
hospital care	25
injections	58
inpatient care	25
nerve block	42
pain management	36
spinal procedures	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leena Mathew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	113
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leena Mathew, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Leena Mathew, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Leena Mathew, MD graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Anesthesiology Pain Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tirunelveli Medical College

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leena Mathew, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Leena Mathew, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan, WellCare, CIGNA, Local 1199, Medicare, AgeWell, UnitedHealthcare, Healthfirst, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Emblem/Hip, Magnacare (National), MVP Health Care, Affinity Health Plan, Fidelis Care, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Workers Compensation, Emblem/GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, RiverSpring, Quality Health Management, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, WellCare, MVP Health Care, Aetna, Quality Health Management, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, MagnaCare, Medicare, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Amida Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Leena Mathew, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

VNSNY CHOICE

World Trade Center Health Plan

WellCare

CIGNA

Local 1199

Medicare

AgeWell

UnitedHealthcare

Healthfirst

Amerigroup of New Jersey

Emblem/Hip

Magnacare (National)

MVP Health Care

Affinity Health Plan

Fidelis Care

AETNA

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus

Workers Compensation

Emblem/GHI

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

RiverSpring

Quality Health Management

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

WellCare

MVP Health Care

Aetna

Quality Health Management

UnitedHealthcare

Amerigroup

Affinity Health Plan

MagnaCare

Medicare

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

1199SEIU

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Amida Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Leena Mathew, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$150 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $150
Halyard Health, Inc.	$94 SURGICAL PAIN INCISIONAL PRODUCTS $94
Medtronic, Inc.	$37 VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $37
GRT US Holding, Inc.	$22 QUTENZA $22

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$304

Biography

Dr. Leena Mathew's specialties are general practice, anesthesiology, and pain medicine. Dr. Mathew has indicated that her clinical interests include cancer. She is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leena Mathew, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leena Mathew, MD From 2013 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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