Walter Molofsky

Dr. Walter Molofsky is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and serves as the Director of Pediatric Neurology at the Mount Sinai Health System. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals within the system, including The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Queens, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel. He maintains clinical offices in New York City (Mount Sinai Union Square), West Orange, NJ, and Brooklyn, NY, and offers telemedicine appointments.

Dr. Molofsky completed his MD at New York University School of Medicine, followed by residencies in Pediatrics and Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

His research and clinical expertise include pediatric neurovascular disease, headaches (including chronic migraine and daily headache), epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders (such as ADHD and autism), neuromuscular conditions, movement disorders (tics, tremor), stroke in children, and autoimmune encephalitis. His work emphasizes both clinical care and translational research in complex pediatric neurological conditions.

His publications focus on the endovascular and neurosurgical management of cerebrovascular anomalies in neonates and children, particularly vein of Galen malformations and arteriovenous shunts. These studies reflect a strong collaborative effort with interventional neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons, advancing treatment paradigms for rare and life-threatening conditions.

Dr. Molofsky has been recognized as one of New York Magazine's Top Doctors every year from 2005 to 2020, highlighting his clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

He is actively involved in training residents and contributing to the educational mission of the Icahn School of Medicine. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in the division supports the development of future pediatric neurologists. He has not disclosed any industry relationships at this time.

Dr. Molofsky leads a multidisciplinary team within the Pediatric Neurology division that integrates clinical services across the Mount Sinai Health System, serving as a model for system-wide collaboration in pediatric neurological care.