Ilene S. Ruhoy M.D., Ph.D.

About

Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified neurologist, environmental toxicologist, integrative physician, and an expert in complex and chronic disease as well as health and wellness. She currently has a private consulting practice based in Seattle and is the Medical Director of the ChiariEDS Center at Mount Sinai South Nassau Medical Center. She is the co-editor of Integrative Neurology published by Oxford Press in September 2020 and the co-editor of Preventative Neurology to be published by Thieme Medical Publishers in Fall, 2022.

Books by Ilene S. Ruhoy M.D., Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Project Patient: The Complexity of Patient Care

A Personal Perspective: Chronic and complex symptoms often need more complex care that goes beyond focusing on the symptom.

The Glymphatic System

Research has shown the glymphatic system is more efficient when our hearts are pumping, blood is flowing, bodies are moving, and brains are getting regular sleep.

9 Ways to Live Healthier and Longer

Autophagy is necessary for health and life. What it is—and how can you optimize autophagy in your body.

Idiopathic Diagnoses and Exposure History

We are exposed to a multitude of contaminants that can have effects on our health. Different idiopathic diagnoses may have a root cause in our exposure history.

Patient and Doctor, Doctor and Patient

The relationship a patient has with a doctor and the relationship a doctor has with a patient are important parts of health care.

Mind Your Theta: Achieving Theta Activity with Meditation

What can you do on your own to improve your chance of better brain health?

COVID-19 and Post-Infection Illness

Further attention should be placed on the aftermath of Covid illness. Post-Covid syndrome can cause chronic health challenges.

Living With Chronic Illness

Suffering from chronic and complex illness can change our lives in significant ways. We must find a way to navigate our "new normal" as well as work with doctors to find answers.

Bearing Witness to Others' Pain

You will never regret being present for others in their times of pain.