Dr. Albert J. Fenoy
Overview
Dr. Albert Fenoy is the director of functional neurosurgery at Northwell Health. As an experienced, world-renowned neurosurgeon specializing in complex brain and spinal disorders, he acts as the Director of Functional Neurosurgery at Northwell Health. After obtaining his medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine, he completed his residency at the University Iowa followed by fellowship training at CHU Grenoble in France. He began his career at The University of Texas Science Center at Houston, where Dr. Fenoy became prominent for innovating the field of functional neurosurgery. Dr. Fenoy is also a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is committed to providing the highest level of patient care using the latest techniques and technology.
Dr. Fenoy is an active researcher at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, focusing on the development of new surgical techniques and technologies to improve outcomes for patients with neurological conditions, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and other forms of neuromodulation. He has utilized this expertise in DBS by performing over 700 cases to date. Dr. Albert Fenoy is also known for his expertise in high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), a non-invasive surgical technique that uses focused ultrasound waves to heat and destroy targeted tissue without harming surrounding healthy tissue. In 2023, North Shore University at Northwell Health equipped Dr. Fenoy with this technology in order to bring the highest quality of care to the community.
Dr. Fenoy has been involved in several clinical trials in DBS and has been exploring the use of HIFU for the treatment of a variety of movement disorders such as essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. Through his work with HIFU, Dr. Fenoy provides patients with innovative, non-invasive treatments that offer fewer complications and a faster recovery time. He has also been actively involved in educating other physicians and surgeons about the use of DBS and HIFU in the field of neurosurgery.
Dr. Fenoy is known for his compassionate approach to patient care and his ability to communicate complex medical information in a clear and understandable way. He works closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals.
Using the latest techniques and technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, treatment resistant depression, and chronic pain, he is also actively involved in research to improve the effectiveness of surgical treatments for these conditions.
Dr. Fenoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.
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Locations
805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, Great Neck, NY 11021
1963 Union Boulevard, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Additional Areas of Focus
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Essential TremorDr. Fenoy isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Fenoy isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Chronic PainDr. Fenoy isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Fenoy isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Movement DisordersDr. Fenoy isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Fenoy isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Fenoy isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AthetosisDr. Fenoy isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Brain AbscessDr. Fenoy isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Fenoy isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Fenoy isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Fenoy isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.