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    MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Craniopharyngioma near New York, NY. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Theodore H. Schwartz
      Elite in Craniopharyngioma
      Elite in Craniopharyngioma

      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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Turbinectomy.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      317 E 34th St, 10th Fl., 
      New York, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Wisoff is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Wisoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Selective Mutism, and Endoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery

      New York University

      111 Broadway, 
      New York, NY 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chandranath Sen is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

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      Mark M. Souweidane
      Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
      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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. 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.

      Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

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

      Georgiana Dobri is an Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Dobri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Craniopharyngioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma

      Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

      622 W 168th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Bruce is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Jeffrey Greenfield
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma

      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      1755 York Ave, Apt 7g, 
      New York, NY 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Babacar Cisse is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Cisse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology

      Memorial Endocrine Group

      205 E 64th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eliza Geer is an Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Geer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Pituitary Tumor, and Acromegaly.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology

      Memorial Radiation Oncology Group

      1275 York Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Simone is a Radiation Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Simone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology

      Memorial Radiation Oncology Group

      1275 York Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jehee Choi is a Radiation Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pineoblastoma, Medulloblastoma, and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Otolaryngology

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abtin Tabaee is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Tabaee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Meningocele, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Septoplasty, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Otolaryngology

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      1305 York Ave, Suite 5, 
      New York, NY 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashutosh Kacker is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kacker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      John A. Boockvar
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

      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 Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

      David J. Langer
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      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)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      "Dr. David Langer is Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. In 2013 Dr. Langer was recruited to Lenox Hill Hospital as Director of Neurosurgery to begin to build on a vision of not only an outstanding clinical entity in the Neurosciences but to create an entirely new environment for patients and their families. Dr. Langer is a third generation medical doctor and attended the University of Pennsylvania and its medical school. He completed his neurosurgical residency there and joined his chairman, Eugene S. Flamm MD, when he left Penn to embark on the establishment of a new neurosurgical institute in New York City in 1998. He remained in New York City until 2010 when he joined North Shore-LIJ and Dr. Raj Narayan's new academic neurosurgery department in 2010 after completing a neuroendovascular fellowship at SUNY/Buffalo.Dr. Langer has focused the majority of his clinical and academic attention to diseases of the brain vessels and is an internationally recognized expert in cerebral revascularization and cerebral aneurysms. He additionally is recognized as a thought leader and expert in the uses of consumer information technology in the medical space and has lectured on the design and implementation of these technologies.Dr. Langer has published on and spoken both nationally and internationally on vascular disorders such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain and is one of the few remaining expert cerebral bypass surgeons in the country. In 2011, Dr. Langer established the Moyamoya Center of New York and embarked on the development of a project focused upon the use of social networking technology and video to enhance the patient experience and improve the medical record. This project has grown into Cirrus Health which continues to disrupt the status quo in patient communication and the current electronic medical record.Dr. Langer has received a number of awards during his training and career including being a ""Top Doctor"" and New York Magazine ""Best Doctor."" He is currently a peer reviewer for the journals Neurosurgery. Dr. Langer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

      Jason A. Ellis
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      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:
      17+ 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 Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      170 William St, Lower Manhattan Hospital, 
      New York, NY 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Lantos is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Lantos has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Stroke, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology
      180 Park Row, West Lobby Suite, 
      New York, NY 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Howard Huey is an Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Huey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, Hypervitaminosis A, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

      New York University

      111 Broadway, 
      New York, NY 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dimitris Placantonakis is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Placantonakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

      New York University

      111 Broadway, 
      New York, NY 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eveline Hidalgo is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Hidalgo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Schizencephaly, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Craniopharyngioma?

      A craniopharyngioma is a noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops at the base of the brain near the pituitary gland.

      When should I see a Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma doctors near New York, NY?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Craniopharyngioma 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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