
Overview
Dr. Timothy G. White, MD, is a distinguished and highly skilled neurosurgeon with a passion for advancing the field of neurovascular surgery. His expertise in interventional neuroradiology and complex neurovascular procedures enables him to provide life-changing care to patients facing challenging cerebrovascular conditions. As a dedicated member of Northwell Health, he employs state-of-the-art, minimally invasive endovascular techniques to deliver precision-driven, patient-centered treatment for aneurysms, stroke, and other neurovascular disorders.
Dr. White earned his medical degree from the esteemed Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He then completed his residency in neurosurgery at Northwell Health, where he served as Chief Resident at both Lenox Hill Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. His pursuit of excellence led him to complete an advanced CAST fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology at Northwell Health, where he honed his expertise in cutting-edge neurovascular interventions.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. White is deeply committed to medical education and research. As a faculty member at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, he mentors the next generation of neurosurgeons, fostering innovation and advancing the field of neurovascular surgery. His research focuses on groundbreaking stroke treatments, refining cerebral aneurysm risk assessment, and pioneering novel neurointerventional techniques. Additionally, he is involved in multiple clinical trials aimed at improving the efficacy and safety of neurovascular interventions, ensuring that his patients benefit from the latest medical advancements. With his aptitude for pioneering advancements within the field, Dr. White has earned him accolades such as the Scientific Excellence in Mentorship Award and the President's Award for Innovation at Northwell Health.
An active member of esteemed professional organizations, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery, and the American Academy of Neurological Surgery, Dr. White is committed to advancing the field through collaboration and innovation. He brings fresh expertise and a dynamic approach to neurovascular care, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of treatment tailored to their unique needs.
Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastoidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pituitary Tumor, Moyamoya Disease, Stent Placement, and Craniectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Mastoidectomy.
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Locations
805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, Great Neck, NY 11021
95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite D, Rego Park, NY 11374
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10075
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. White has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Northwell Health Neurosurgery & Spine
"Amir Dehdashti, MD, FACS, is a renowned neurosurgeon, and one of the few dual-trained cerebrovascular and skull base surgeons in America. He serves as the director of cerebrovascular neurosurgery research at North Shore University Hospital, and Professor of Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Dehdashti's areas of expertise include cerebrovascular surgery for brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, brainstem cavernous malformations, carotid artery disease, and bypass surgery for moyamoya disease and brain aneurysms. He specializes in skull base surgery for acoustic neuromas and meningiomas, minimally invasive endoscopic skull base surgery for pituitary and other skull base tumors, cranial nerve surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, and craniovertebral junction surgery including Chiari. He has developed minimally invasive approaches to many complex cerebrovascular and cranial base diseases, and is one of a few neurosurgeons in the country with internationally recognized expertise in bypass surgery. With 14 years in practice as a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Dehdashti understands the intricacies and delicate nature of brain surgery, and approaches each unique case with meticulous attention to detail. He is dedicated to providing the latest, most effective surgical options that offer the best possible outcomes, which is why patients both nationally and internationally are often referred to him. A global leader in neurosurgical research, Dr. Dehdashti has been published in more than 170 medical papers, including the textbook ""Surgery of Craniovertebral Junction. Dr. Dehdashti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Mastoidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- CraniectomyDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Pituitary TumorDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain AneurysmDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain TumorDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
