The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me in Hackensack, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 179 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near Hackensack, NJ. Of these, 158 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Philip E. Stieg
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

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

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

    Philip Stieg is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Stieg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Gizzi is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Gizzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Neuroscience Institute At Hackensack University Medical Center

    360 Essex Street, Suite 303, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Kananeh is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Kananeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurology | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurology | Emergency Medicine

    Neuroscience Institute At Hackensack University Medical Center

    360 Essex Street, Suite 303, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grigory Ostrovskiy is a Neurologist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ostrovskiy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 907, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Kaptain is a Neurosurgery provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Kaptain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates

    309 Engle Street, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Yao is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Septoplasty, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates

    309 Engle Street, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Syed is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates

    309 Engle Street, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yakov Gologorsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Gologorsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Reynolds is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Richard C. Anderson
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey

    703 Main Street, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Anderson is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, Metopic Ridge, and Laminectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Neil A. Feldstein
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Feldstein has been the director of the Division of Pediatric Neurological Surgery since his arrival in 1994. Among his interests and expertise is a national reputation in the management of Chiari Malformations and spinal dysraphism. He has an active practice in such subspecialty areas as brain and spinal cord tumors, craniofacial abnormalities, vascular malformations such as Moyamoya, AVMs and cavernous malformations. In an effort to decrease operative time and morbidity as well as hospital stay he has begun to utilize endoscopic assistance to perform common procedures through smaller incisions. This is currently seen in the management of craniosynostosis, chiari malformations and in certain forms of hydrocephalus. Dr. Feldstein’s practice is based at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York.His special interests include spinal dysraphism/tethered spinal cord, craniofacial surgery, brain tumors, chiari malformations, syringomyelia, vascular (Moyamoya, Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformations). Dr. Feldstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

    Heustein L. Sy
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Internal Medicine
    100 E 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Heustein Sy is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Sy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Randy S. D'amico
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 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 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Jeffrey Greenfield
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation

    Neurological Surgery

    1305 York Ave Fl 9, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Greenfield is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Greenfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Greenfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Ciro G. Randazzo
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    IGEA Brain And Spine

    905 Allwood Road, Suite 105, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ciro Randazzo is a Neurosurgery provider in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Randazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Randazzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Emergency Medicine
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Emergency Medicine

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cappi Lay is an Emergency Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Abscess, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Mount Sinai Medical Center

    1450 Madison Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Caton is a Neuroradiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Caton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    David J. Altschul
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Department Of Neurosurgery

    3316 Rochambeau Ave, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Altschul, MD—a graduate of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York completed a general surgery internship, neurological surgery residency (he served as chief resident) and a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery at Montefiore. Dr. Altschul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Andrew J. Kobets
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Montefiore Department Of Neurosurgery

    111 East 210th Street, Foreman Pavillion, N7B, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Joshua Kobets, MD, is Attending Physician at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kobets specializes in pediatric neurological surgery with a focus on minimally invasive tumor resection, neuro-endoscopy for hydrocephalus, craniofacial reconstruction, Chiari malformation surgery, tethered cord syndrome repair, and pediatric cranial trauma management. Dr. Kobets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Myelomeningocele, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Judah G. Burns
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Montefiore Advanced Imaging

    200 East Gun HIll Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judah Burns, MD, is Director of the Diagnostic Residency Program at Montefiore, and is an Associate Professor of Radiology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Burns specializes in neuroradiology, with a focus on advanced imaging of CNS tumors, inflammatory and ischemic diseases. Dr. Burns is deeply involved in fostering systems-based improvement, specifically peer review and integrating radiology with other clinical systems. Dr. Burns received his bachelor?s degree in Biology at Yeshiva University in New York in 1999. In 2003, he received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After graduating, he completed an internship in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 2004. Following this, Dr. Burns completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 2008 and a fellowship in Neuroradiology at Montefiore in 2010. Dr. Burns focuses his research on three major areas: the utilization and appropriateness of neuroimaging, the assessment of educational feedback initiatives in medical students and residents, and system-level research gauging the efficacy of workflow processes in the delivery of advanced-level medical care. He chairs the brain imaging panel on Imaging Appropriateness for the American College of Radiology, is the Chair of the Montefiore Peer Review Board, and is an active participant in the Montefiore Quality Council. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Stroke.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Chiari Malformation doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Chiari Malformation doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Chiari Malformation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chiari Malformation 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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