Dr. Lindsey Neimand

The brain has fascinated Dr. Neimand since her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where a biopsychology course first captivated her with the brain's complexity and its effects on behavior. She went on to attend the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and was immediately drawn to neurology. There, she was mentored by pioneering neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, then a professor in the neurology department, who later served as her program director during residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. In a full-circle moment, he is now her colleague at Atria.

In her fourth year of residency, during which she served as chief resident, she turned her focus to movement disorders, a field in which a careful patient history and physical exam are often the keys to diagnosis. She then moved to New York City to complete a fellowship in movement disorders at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Neimand has developed specialized expertise in diagnosing and managing Parkinson's disease, dystonia, tremor, and related movement disorders. Along the way, she has found that listening closely to patients' stories is one of the most powerful tools for understanding their conditions, and that asking the right questions often surfaces actionable information. “In neurology, spending time talking to the patient, as well as conducting measured physical exams, can be crucial to providing answers,” she says. Traditional healthcare settings don't always allow for that. At Atria, Dr. Neimand has the unhurried time with patients that uncovers insights into their health that might otherwise remain hidden.

“It’s not enough just to know someone has trouble moving,” says Dr. Neimand. “You have to understand how they're sleeping, eating, exercising, and getting through their day. That takes time, but it's essential to effective, patient-centered care."

Before joining Atria, Dr. Neimand served as co-chair of the Department of Neurology at Optum Health in Mount Kisco, New York. In addition to overseeing the department's strategic and operational work, she treated patients with a broad range of neurological conditions and movement disorders, and mentored early-career neurologists. She also built a large botulinum toxin practice in northern Westchester, drawing on expertise she began developing during fellowship, when she received a grant from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation to support her clinical work and research on treating dystonia with botulinum toxin therapy.

Dr. Neimand is optimistic about what lies ahead in brain health. “The future of neurology is so bright,” she says. “With new advancements in technology, testing, and genetics, it’s an exciting time to be in the field.” Atria's commitment to incorporating cutting-edge technology and techniques into patient care is part of what drew her to the practice.

Alongside these advances, Dr. Neimand values lower-tech interventions. Rather than focusing solely on the disease, she steps back to understand how each person's symptoms can be improved, sometimes by identifying underlying conditions, and sometimes by helping patients change how they think about the disease itself. She believes a patient's mindset is a crucial part of neurological care. “It directly impacts outcomes,” she says. That doesn't mean being unrealistic, she adds, but rather focusing on what can be improved. “The mind influences some of the physical manifestations of neurological diseases. That's why my philosophy is whole-patient.”

A passionate advocate for preventive care, Dr. Neimand takes time to counsel patients on lifestyle factors that can meaningfully affect brain health. “A significant number of dementia cases can be potentially prevented or delayed,” she says. “At Atria, we can prioritize nutrition, sleep, and exercise, factors that modern medicine often overlooks.”

When she's not with patients, Dr. Neimand can often be found cheering on her three children at their many sporting events or traveling with her family. Italy, her favorite destination, is a frequent stop.