About us

An accomplished neurologist and a leading expert in movement disorders, Martin Heinrich Niethammer, MD, PhD, is dedicated to providing exceptional care at the Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute at Great Neck.Dr. Niethammer's extensive training includes completing his Doctor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, followed by a residency in Neurology at the prestigious Neurological Institute of New York (Columbia University). He further honed his expertise through a specialized fellowship in Movement Disorders at the same institution.With a deep focus on a wide range of neurological conditions, Dr. Niethammer is particularly skilled in treating ataxia, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, chorea, dystonia, essential tremor, hemifacial spasm, Lewy body disease, multiple system atrophy, myoclonus, and tremor. He is also proficient in the therapeutic use of botox for neurological conditions.Dr. Niethammer holds an academic title as an Associate Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, contributing to the education of future medical professionals. His commitment to advancing the field of neurology is evident in his specialized focus and dedication to patient care.