Experienced in Schwannomatosis
Experienced in Schwannomatosis
New York University
550 1st Ave, 
New York, NY 

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.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in NY
Hospital Affiliations
Nyu Langone Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
Other Locations
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
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.


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