Ankita Tripathi, MD

Ankita Tripathi, MD is a highly accomplished vascular neurologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she also serves as an ED neuro-hospitalist with a sub-specialization in vestibular syndromes. Dr. Tripathi holds several key roles, including her upcoming appointment as Assistant Program Director for the MSW Neurology Residency Program. Her clinical focus lies in stroke care, vestibular disorders, and optimizing systems of care, with a strong emphasis on improving stroke pathways and patient outcomes.

Dr. Tripathi is deeply passionate about medical education and has held several leadership roles that reflect her dedication to mentoring future neurologists. She has served as Chief Resident, Pre-Clerkship Neurology Outpatient Clinical Observership Coordinator, and Co-Chair of the House Staff Committee, where she advocated for residents across all Mount Sinai programs. These roles have allowed her to lead curriculum development, interdisciplinary educational initiatives, and provide direct mentorship to trainees. Her new role as Assistant Program Director will further enable her to shape the next generation of neurologists through innovative education strategies.

In addition to her education and mentorship roles, Dr. Tripathi has made significant contributions to improving hospital systems of care. She has been actively involved in streamlining stroke pathways, such as optimizing the Dizziness Pathway at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, and is a key member of the Stroke Quality Improvement Committee. Her work on the Intersystem Transfer Committee focuses on enhancing ELVO (emergent large vessel occlusion) transfers within the hospital network, ensuring patients receive timely and effective care.

Dr. Tripathi completed the prestigious 7-year BA/MD program at Rutgers University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and minors in French and Political Science. She earned her MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School before completing her Neurology Residency at Mount Sinai West and Vascular Neurology Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Her contributions have earned her several prestigious awards, including the Mount Sinai Neurology Award for Resident Teaching and the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Award of Excellence in Neurology. She has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on stroke care and has presented at leading national conferences, such as AAN and AANS. She is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association.

Dr. Tripathi is also a committed advocate for global health and diversity. She participated in the Himalayan Health Exchange Program to provide care to underserved populations in Spiti, India, and founded Physicians for Human Rights at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to assist displaced populations in accessing healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led initiatives to improveaccess to care for underserved communities in New York City, demonstrating her dedication to health equity both locally and globally.