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    MediFind found 122 doctor with experience in Brain Abscess near New York, NY. Of these, 110 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Philip E. Stieg
      Neurosurgery
      Neurosurgery

      Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center At Upper East Side Campus

      525 E 68th St, Starr Pavilion, Room 651, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Philip Stieg is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Hydrocephalus, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      New York University

      550 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Orringer is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Orringer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Brain Abscess
      Distinguished in Brain Abscess

      Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

      1000 10th Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Raj Shrivastava is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

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      Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center

      1305 York Ave, 9th Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Theodore Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Turbinectomy.

      Mark M. Souweidane
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

      Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center

      1305 York Ave, 9th Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Souweidane is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Souweidane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Craniopharyngioma, and Osteotomy. Dr. Souweidane is currently accepting new patients.

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      520 E 70th St, Suite 651, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Greenfield is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Greenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Gastrostomy.

      Benziger Bensam
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery | Intensive Care Medicine
      100 E 77th Street, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benziger Bensam is a primary care provider, an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bensam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation.

      Rahul Kurapati
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Hospital Medicine
      100 E 77th Street, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu

      Rahul Kurapati is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kurapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Marc S. Ayoub
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      100 E 77th Street, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Ayoub is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Ayoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top area of expertise is Brain Abscess.

      Advanced in Brain Abscess
      Advanced in Brain Abscess

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

      130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      "Randy D'Amico, MD, joined Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital in 2019 as a neurosurgeon specializing in skull base and endoscopic procedures. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors using the latest technologies. These include fluorescence-guided resection, which helps surgeons better visualize a tumor within the brain and remove it without damaging surrounding tissue; and advanced neuromonitoring and brain mapping for awake brain and spinal cord surgery. He also uses highly targeted, minimally invasive radiosurgery to treat brain tumors.""Medicine has been a passion since I was young. Dr. D'amico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Netanel B. Shalom
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery | Plastic Surgery

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

      130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew
      Offers Telehealth

      Netanel Shalom is a Plastic Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Shalom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Brain Abscess, Epidural Abscess, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer.

      John A. Boockvar
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

      130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Boockvar, MD, is the vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and director of the department's Brain Tumor Center, the Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center, and the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat hospitals. Dr. Boockvar is a professor of neurological surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, where he directs the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology and Therapy. Dr. Boockvar was appointed as an adjunct professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory thanks to his great advancements in understanding and treating brain cancer. He is also head of experimental therapeutics for Northwell Health, where he helps oversee the oncological research goals for Northwell as a whole. Dr. Boockvar's compassionate cancer care was recently highlighted in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill and Emergency NYC.Dr. Boockvar is internationally known for his surgical expertise and for providing patients with safe, effective and minimally invasive treatment for brain tumors, skull base disorders and disorders of the spine. His surgical expertise is in benign and malignant brain tumors, skull base and endoscopic pituitary surgery, spinal and peripheral nerve tumors, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and complex spinal disorders.Dr. Boockvar has been recognized for his novel research in brain tumors and stem cell biology, and has been named to lists including New York Magazine's Top Docs, Best Doctors in New York-Castle Connolly, New York Super Doctors, America's Top Surgeons, America's Best Doctors, and America's Best Doctors for Cancer. His research has been widely published and he has received numerous national awards, including the Eric Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer for his compassionate work in treating patients with brain cancer. Dr. Boockvar was elected to the prestigious Academy of Neurological Surgeons and was elected to the Senior Society of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.Dr. Boockvar received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Like his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before him, Dr. Boockvar received an MD from SUNY Brooklyn-Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Boockvar graduated summa cum laude with Distinction in Research and was medical school class valedictorian. Dr. Boockvar did his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Boockvar did his NIH-supported post-doctoral research training in Neuro-oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. Dr. Boockvar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

      Jason A. Ellis
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

      130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason A. Ellis, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital. He treats patients with complex cerebrovascular and skull base conditions. He has expertise in the use of microsurgical, neuroendoscopic, and minimally invasive approaches to the brain and spine. Dr. Ellis treats people with conditions including brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebrovascular malformations, brain aneurysm, carotid stenosis, Moyamoya disease, acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma), meningioma, Chiari malformation, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and stroke.Dr. Ellis frequently performs intricate microneurosurgical procedures including cerebral bypass surgery to restore blood flow to the brain after stroke; minimally invasive cerebral endoscopy to treat deep-seated brain lesions; and non-invasive gamma knife radiosurgery. Dr. Ellis has developed special microsurgical techniques using exoscopes to perform complex brain surgery.Dr. Ellis earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University. As a student with interests in the frontiers of science, technology, and biomedical research, as well as a keen desire to make an immediate health impact in people's lives, it made perfect sense for me to pursue neurosurgery as my life's work, he says.He completed a neurosurgery residency at the Neurological Institute of New York/Columbia University Medical Center and a cerebrovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Emory University Hospital. He will receive his MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business in the spring of 2025.At Lenox Hill, Dr. Ellis works with a multidisciplinary group of specialists including neurologists, neuro-anesthesiologists, pathologists, oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, and neurocritical care providers.Dr. Ellis is an associate professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Director of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Co-Director of the cerebrovascular surgery fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also the principal investigator of several clinical trials that seek to improve the surgical care of patients with tumors and vascular conditions of the nervous system.He explains that the most rewarding part of his job is enabling patients to improve their quality of life. My goal is to improve the condition of each patient that I encounter with a neurosurgical problem by offering the highest quality of specialized care possible. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Family Medicine

      Ny Medical Factor PC

      100 Church St, Fl 8, 
      New York, NY 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Faisal Nagarwala is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Nagarwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hereditary Angioedema, Properdin Deficiency, and Complement Component 2 Deficiency. Dr. Nagarwala is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      10 Union Sq E, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Walter Molofsky is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Molofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, GAPO Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tension Headache.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurology | Pediatrics
      10 Union Sq E, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hillary Raynes is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Raynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Krabbe Disease, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Seizures.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      New York University

      301 E 17th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Heidi Fusco is a Physiatrist in New York, New York. Dr. Fusco has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donato Pacione is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Pacione is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Cushing's disease, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Osamah Choudhry is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Choudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Pituitary Apoplexy, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Rhizotomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Family Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Family Medicine | Pediatrics
      Nyu Langone Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, 430 East 34th Street, 
      New York, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Laura Hodo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Pediatrics in New York, New York. Dr. Hodo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Lymphangitis, Brain Abscess, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Hodo is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Brain Abscess?

      A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

      When should I see a Brain Abscess doctor near New York, NY?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Brain Abscess doctor near New York, NY?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Brain Abscess doctors near New York, NY?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Brain Abscess doctors near New York, NY?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Brain Abscess doctor near New York, NY?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Abscess doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Abscess doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Brain Abscess doctor near New York, NY?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Brain Abscess doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Brain Abscess doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Brain Abscess doctors near New York, NY?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Brain Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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