The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors Near Me in Newark, NJ

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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Boockvar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Andrew B. Lassman, MD, FAAN, FASCO, is a Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lassman also serves as Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Neurology, and as Associate Director for Clinical Trials at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Lassman focuses both his research and clinical efforts on improving the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.Dr. Lassman has particular expertise in translational clinical trials for brain tumors, with molecular correlative analyses to understand the reasons for treatment success or failure, and to refine treatment paradigms. Dr. Lassman has led retrospective studies, single institution prospective clinical trials, and multicenter prospective trials conducted nationally through the National Cancer Institute sponsored National Clinical Trials Network. His contributions to the field of Neuro-Oncology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology from the American Academy of Neurology, the Boyer Clinical Research Award from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer.Dr. Lassman earned his BS and MS degrees in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, as part of a combined four-year program at Yale University. He attained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed Neurology residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman completed his fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he joined the faculty and served as fellowship director, until his return to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Lassman is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Lassman is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Kondziolka is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kondziolka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

Daniel Orringer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Orringer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Ingo Mellinghoff is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mellinghoff is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Mellinghoff is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Kaley is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kaley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, and Glioma. Dr. Kaley is currently accepting new patients.

Howard Fine is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fine is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Fine is currently accepting new patients.

Viviane Tabar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tabar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tabar is currently accepting new patients.

Theodore Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Turbinectomy.

Jeffrey Bruce is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

Fabio Iwamoto is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Iwamoto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Iwamoto is currently accepting new patients.

Adomas Bunevicius is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bunevicius is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Cushing's disease, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

James Orsini is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Belleville, New Jersey. Dr. Orsini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Dr. Robert Aiken is a fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist and part of the Atlantic Medical Group Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center. With years of expertise in academic, clinical and administrative roles, and board-certified in neurology and neuro-oncology, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with brain tumors, tumors of the spinal cord and nerves, as well as the management of paraneoplastic disorders involving the brain and nervous system. His particular interest involves translating new discoveries and developing new therapies for these disorders. A devoted researcher and educator, Dr. Aiken serves as co-director of the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Atlantic Health System. He also served as director of neuro-oncology at Rutgers-Cancer Institute of New Jersey of Rutgers University. Previously, he held academic appointments in neurology, neurosurgery and oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He combines clinical knowledge and extensive research in brain and spinal tumors. Dr. Aiken provides patients with a comprehensive evaluation and discusses their disease at length and the available treatments. After receiving his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, Dr. Aiken completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, then pursued neurologic training at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Post-residency, Dr. Aiken received his fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is the author of many professional research journal articles. Dr. Aiken has been named among America’s Top Doctors and America’s Top Doctors for Cancer from Castle Connolly, Best Doctors in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago and by Inside Jersey magazine. He is on many best doctors lists. Dr. Aiken is part of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Aiken is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Aiken is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Joseph P. Weiner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained radiation oncologist at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center and CyberKnife Center. He is a member of various tumor boards for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. He is also the co-founder of the Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary and Second Opinion Clinic at Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Weiner is an active member of the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center as well.Dr. Weiner is trained to treat all oncologic conditions but has advanced fellowship training and a special interest in both prostate and brain tumors. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on these topics, written numerous book chapters as well as given regional and national lectures at prominent oncologic conferences. Dr. Weiner was previously involved in the training of over 15 resident physicians to become attending Radiation Oncologists, as well as mentored numerous medical students seeking experience in oncology.Dr. Weiner has professional experience with multiple radiation delivery platforms, including fellowship training with the team that invented the CyberKnife Radiosurgery unit. He also has experience with gantry-based linear accelerators such as the Varian TrueBeam. He has previously worked with Proton Beam Therapy, both high-dose rate (HDR) and low-dose rate (LDR) Brachytherapy, and the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery unit. He is able to perform three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Dr. Weiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Radiation Induced Meningioma, Oligodendroglioma, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Weiner is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Weiner is currently accepting new patients.

Joana S. Emmolo, MD is a board certified radiation oncologist at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center and CyberKnife Center. She is a member of various tumor boards for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center and The Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center. Dr. Emmolo has a focus on brain tumors and breast cancer, with a special interest in accelerated and minimally invasive treatment options for both disease sites. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ and served as Chief Resident at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Emmolo speaks Spanish and Italian. In her free time, Dr. Emmolo enjoys spending time with her two young boys and travelling with family. Dr. Emmolo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Meningioma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Emmolo is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Emmolo is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Stieg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Stieg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stieg is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Susan Pannullo is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pannullo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Pannullo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Pannullo is currently accepting new patients.

"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 says. ""I think the best part of being a doctor is that you get to help not just patients, but also their loved ones. It's never just one person that you're treating-you're caring for the community that surrounds that person.""After graduating from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. D'Amico completed a neurosurgical residency at New York-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he conducted neuro-oncology research in the Bartoli Brain Tumor Laboratory. He received his neuro-oncology fellowship training at Lenox Hill Hospital.Dr. D'Amico values a team approach to care because it ensures that patients are getting second and third opinions about their treatment plans from leading experts in the field of neurosurgery. ""We have amazing doctors who continuously push the envelope in terms of what we can offer patients,"" he says. ""We use cutting-edge technologies that result in great outcomes.""In addition to caring for patients, Dr. D'Amico is assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and hosts Tumor Talk, a webinar series on the latest research published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He is also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons joint section, a group that focuses on the latest developments within subspecialties of neurosurgery. His research interests include fluorescence-guided resection and brachytherapy, the targeted placement of radiation therapy to treat brain metastases.""Overall, neurosurgery is a young field,"" Dr. D'Amico says. ""At Lenox Hill, we're continuously advancing treatment, which means that we're contributing not only to our patient care, but also to the way neurosurgery is performed nationally and internationally.""". Dr. D'amico is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. D'amico is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Nawal Shaikh is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shaikh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Neurofibromatosis, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.