Barbara Vickrey

Barbara Vickrey, MD, MPH, is a Professor and System Chair in the Department of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. She is a leading figure in neurology and health services research, with a strong commitment to improving healthcare access and equity through innovative delivery models.

Her education includes an MD from Duke University School of Medicine and an MPH from UCLA School of Public Health, reflecting her dual expertise in clinical medicine and population health.

Dr. Vickrey’s research focuses on health services in neurology, particularly in underserved and ethnoculturally diverse populations. Her work spans Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive disorders, telemedicine, and the implementation of eConsult systems to enhance specialist access in primary care. She has published over 200 articles on these topics, contributing significantly to academic medicine and healthcare policy.

Her recent publications highlight trends in digital health integration, disparities in neurocognitive disorders, and structural innovations in academic neurology departments. These works reflect a consistent theme of translating research into practical, scalable solutions for healthcare systems.

• Crain’s Notable Women in Health Care (2019)
• Researcher of the Year Award, Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter (2008)
• Alice S. Hersh Young Investigator Award, Association for Health Services Research (1998)

Dr. Vickrey has led major initiatives in healthcare delivery innovation, including eConsult programs that reduce specialist wait times and improve care coordination. While no direct mention of advising students is made, her leadership role suggests extensive mentorship within her department. She is based at the Annenberg Building, 1468 Madison Ave, New York, NY, where she oversees neurology services and research programs across the Mount Sinai Health System.