Overview
John Golfinos is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Golfinos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Schwannomatosis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
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Locations
550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
111 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Mskcc Surgery Group
Mark Bilsky is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bilsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill
Dr. Zimering is a fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. A native of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, he attended the prestigious Pingry School and graduated as an Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. He earned his BA, Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year as a testament to his exceptional academic achievements.He earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Between his second and third years of medical school, he was awarded a renowned Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Medical Research Fellowship to conduct translational neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Zimering completed his neurological surgery residency training at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and served as Chief Resident in his final year. After residency, he further pursued subspecialized fellowship training in complex spine surgery at Northwell Health.An accomplished researcher, Dr. Zimering has a particular interest in studying the pathophysiologic mechanisms of spinal pain. His research work has been published in top scientific and medical journals including Science Translational Medicine, Science Signaling, PAIN, Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neurosurgery. His confocal microscopy image of a dorsal root ganglion underlying chronic pain, Hope in a Sea of Pain, was featured in Scientists Reveal the Art of the Brain in The Lancet.His academic and research achievements are matched by his dedication to compassionate, individualized patient care and functional recovery. Known for his patient-first philosophy and clear communication, he tailors each treatment plan based on the individual's goals and needs. He understands his responsibility to his patients to deliver informed, quality care in a shared environment that is honest, thorough, and respectful of patient autonomy. Dr. Zimering is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Chronic Pain, Rhizotomy, and Laminectomy.
Mskcc Surgery Group
Ori Barzilai is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Barzilai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Bone Tumor, Schwannoma, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Golfinos isElite. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- MeningiomaDr. Golfinos isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- SchwannomaDr. Golfinos isElite. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Distinguished
- Brain TumorDr. Golfinos isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Golfinos isDistinguished. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- GliomaDr. Golfinos isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Golfinos isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Golfinos isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Golfinos isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Advanced
- AstrocytomaDr. Golfinos isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Golfinos isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Golfinos isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery
- GlioblastomaDr. Golfinos isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Golfinos isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Experienced
- AgnosiaDr. Golfinos isExperienced. Learn about Agnosia.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Golfinos isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Golfinos isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Bone TumorDr. Golfinos isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Golfinos isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Golfinos isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
