The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in Newark, NJ

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The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors near Newark, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 414 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near Newark, NJ. Of these, 326 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    317 E 34th St Ste 1002, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Elite in Hydrocephalus

    NYU Langone Hospitals

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

    James Golomb is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Golomb is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Apraxia.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huey Lee is a Neuroradiologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

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    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esther Nimchinsky is a Neuroradiologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Nimchinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Philip E. Stieg
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

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

    525 E 68th St, Starr Pavilion, Room 651, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.7 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 Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Gloria Chiang
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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

    Gloria Chiang is a Neuroradiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Chiang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Meningioma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Thrombectomy.

    Yafell Serulle
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

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

    Dr. Yafell Serulle is the Chief of Neuroendovascular Surgery for the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He specializes in the endovascular treatment of stroke, intracranial aneurysms, vascular malformations, atherosclerotic disease of the neck and head vasculature, and other vascular pathologies of the head, neck and spine. His clinical interests also include the treatment of vertebral compression fractures using minimally invasive techniques.Dr. Serulle completed his radiology residency at NYU-Langone Medical Center, followed by fellowships in neuroradiology and interventional neuroradiology at the University of Maryland. He is board certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology CAQ. Dr. Serulle has been the author of numerous publications in top peer-reviewed journals, and has contributed to several book chapters in the topics of neurointervention. He is a senior member of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery and the American Society of Neuroradiology. Dr. Serulle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Jason A. Ellis
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microvascular Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Karen S. Black
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    1421 3rd Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Black is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Black is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Interventional Radiology

    Saint Michael's Medical Center

    111 Central Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Aquino is an Interventional Radiologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Aquino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    Office

    90 Bergen St Ste 8100, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Prestigiacomo is a Neurosurgery provider in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Prestigiacomo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Advanced Neurosurgery Associates

    201 Route 17, Suite 501, 
    Rutherford, NJ 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arno Fried is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Rutherford, New Jersey. Dr. Fried is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Fried is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Advanced Neurosurgery Associates

    201 Route 17, Suite 501, 
    Rutherford, NJ 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meleine Sosa is a Neurosurgery provider in Rutherford, New Jersey. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Hydrocephalus, Sunken Fontanelles, and Choroid Plexus Cyst. Dr. Sosa is currently accepting new patients.

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At South Avenue

    1110 South Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    "Souhel Najjar, MD is the Chair of Neurology at Lenox Hill Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital and is Chair and Professor of Neurology at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. Dr. Najjar is a world-renowned physician, internationally recognized for his clinical, research and teaching expertise, having dedicated his career to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, neuroinflammation-related neuropsychiatric disorders and autoimmune disorders of central nervous system.Dr. Najjar received his MD from Demascus Medical School in Syria and completed residencies in pathology and neurology at Albany Medical College. Following residency Dr. Najjar completed a fellowship in neuropathology at the NYU School of Medicine as well as a fellowship in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at NYU's Hospital for Joint Diseases.Prior to his appointment at North Shore-LIJ, Dr. Najjar was the Director of Neurosciences and Director of Stroke at SIUH, as well as the Director of Epilepsy Quality Assurance and Associate Professor of Neurology at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Najjar was also the Founder and Director of the Epilepsy Center Division of the NYU Department of Neurology's Neuroinflammation Research Group.Dr. Najjar was featured in the New York Times' best-selling novel ""Brain on Fire,"" a memoir written by Susannah Cahalan, a reporter from the New York Post. Dr. Najjar diagnosed Ms. Cahalan with a rare autoimmune disease in which the body was attacking her brain. This illness is now thought to have been the cause of ""demonic possessions"" throughout history.In addition, Dr. Najjar has been featured in several nationally syndicated broadcast interviews including TLC's ""Mystery Diagnosis,"" NBC-TV's ""Today"" show and ABC-TV's ""Katie Couric Show."" Dr. Najjar has also been featured in Oprah magazine and Forbes magazine and has been included in ""Best Doctors"" issues published by US News and World Report and New York magazine. Dr. Najjar was also recognized in Exceptional Parent Magazine's Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the care of children with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, movement disorders and related disabilities.Dr. Najjar's work has been widely published and is a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. He is also the Co-Director of the Scientific Planning Committee of the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance and lectures regularly both nationally and internationally.". . His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy.

    Ciro G. Randazzo
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    IGEA Brain And Spine

    905 Allwood Road, Suite 105, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (8.3 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 Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Randazzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Anjali N. Patel
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Memory And Cognitive Disorders Program

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anjali Patel is a fellowship-trained cognitive neurologist at the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center. Board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, she provides adult inpatient and outpatient general neurological care. She is a member of the Atlantic Medical Group Memory and Cognitive Disorders Center. After earning her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Dr. Patel completed a neurology residency at Drexel University College of Medicine. At Drexel, she served as chief resident in her final year. She subsequently completed a fellowship in geriatric neurology and neurobehavioral disorders at Columbia University Medical Center. She holds an academic appointment at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Patel has been instrumental in developing the memory and cognitive program at Overlook Medical Center into a center of excellence in neurocognitive disease. She is committed to providing quality care and support to both patients and caregivers. She has established educational symposia on memory loss and dementia for the community, patients and caregivers. She also has a strong interest in clinical trials related to memory loss and has presented her research nationally and internationally. Dr. Patel maintains professional memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment. She is a member of the Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Daniel M. Torres
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Hudson Yards

    525 West 36th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Torres is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Concussion, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Rapoport is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Rapoport is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    HMH - Neurology - North Bergen

    7650 River Road, Suite 120, 
    North Bergen, NJ 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mostafa Khashab is a Neurosurgery provider in North Bergen, New Jersey. Dr. Khashab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Encephalocele, Myelomeningocele, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery

    Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 265, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luigi Bassani is a General Surgeon in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Bassani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Bassani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hydrocephalus?

    Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to the brain pushing against the skull.

    Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."

    When should I see a Hydrocephalus doctor near Newark, 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 Hydrocephalus doctor near Newark, 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 Hydrocephalus doctors near Newark, 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 Hydrocephalus doctors near Newark, 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 Hydrocephalus doctor near Newark, 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 Hydrocephalus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus doctor near Newark, 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus doctors near Newark, NJ?

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

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