The 20 Best Craniosynostosis Doctors Near Me in New York, US

Find the Top Craniosynostosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Craniosynostosis near New York, US. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 1F, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Bastidas is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bastidas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Polydactyly, Osteotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Bastidas is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bastidas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Albany Medical Center-South Clinical

    25 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Schalet is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Schalet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Intertrigo, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schalet is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Taub is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Taub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery. Dr. Taub is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Long Island Neurosurgical Associates PC

    410 Lakeville Rd, Suite 204, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Mittler is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Mittler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Mittler is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology.

    Experienced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Bellevue

    462 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Harter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Harter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cystic Hygroma, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Andrew Timberlake, MD, PhD

    225 E 64th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Timberlake is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Timberlake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Crouzon Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Long Island Neurosurgical Associates PC

    410 Lakeville Rd, Suite 204, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Rodgers is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Rodgers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Plagiocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Rodgers is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Feldstein is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Feldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Feldstein is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Feldstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, Suite 106A, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aladine Elsamadicy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Elsamadicy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Elsamadicy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

    51 West 51st Street, Suite 380, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naikhoba Munabi is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Munabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Plagiocephaly, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Munabi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required
    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 250, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Johnson is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology/Neuroradiology.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    305 E 33rd St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Staffenberg is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Staffenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Craniosynostosis, Crouzon Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

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    374 W 11th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mazzaferro is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mazzaferro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Apert Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai

    1468 Madison Ave Fl 33, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Morgenstern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Morgenstern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Sunken Fontanelles, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morgenstern is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hospital For Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Valenti is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Valenti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Craniosynostosis, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

    51 W 51st St Ste 380, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Ascherman is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ascherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Pectus Carinatum, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Ascherman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    4 Westchester Park Drive, Floor 4, 
    White Plains, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Tobias is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in White Plains, New York. Dr. Tobias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Tobias is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Jeremiah S Redstone M.D. PC

    45 E 85th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Terner is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Terner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Referral may be required

    Westchester County Health Care Corporation

    100 Woods Rd, 
    Valhalla, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avinash Mohan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Valhalla, New York. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Craniosynostosis
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center

    1305 York Ave, 9th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Souweidane is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Souweidane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Medulloblastoma, and Osteotomy. Dr. Souweidane is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Souweidane is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Craniosynostosis?

    Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which one or more sutures on a baby's head closes earlier than usual.

    The skull of an infant or young child is made up of bony plates that are still growing. The borders at which these plates intersect are called sutures or suture lines. The sutures allow for growth of the skull. They normally close (fuse) by the time the child is 2 or 3 years old.

    Early closing of a suture causes the baby to have an abnormally shaped head. This may limit brain growth.

    When should I see a Craniosynostosis doctor in New York, US?

    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 Craniosynostosis doctor in New York, US?

    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 Craniosynostosis doctors in New York, US?

    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 Craniosynostosis doctors in New York, US?

    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 Craniosynostosis doctor in New York, US?

    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 Craniosynostosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Craniosynostosis 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 Craniosynostosis doctor in New York, US?

    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 Craniosynostosis 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 Craniosynostosis 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 Craniosynostosis doctors in New York, US?

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

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