Judah Burns, MD, is Director of the Diagnostic Residency Program at Montefiore, and is an Associate Professor of Radiology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Burns specializes in neuroradiology, with a focus on advanced imaging of CNS tumors, inflammatory and ischemic diseases. Dr. Burns is deeply involved in fostering systems-based improvement, specifically peer review and integrating radiology with other clinical systems. Dr. Burns received his bachelor?s degree in Biology at Yeshiva University in New York in 1999. In 2003, he received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After graduating, he completed an internship in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 2004. Following this, Dr. Burns completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 2008 and a fellowship in Neuroradiology at Montefiore in 2010. Dr. Burns focuses his research on three major areas: the utilization and appropriateness of neuroimaging, the assessment of educational feedback initiatives in medical students and residents, and system-level research gauging the efficacy of workflow processes in the delivery of advanced-level medical care. He chairs the brain imaging panel on Imaging Appropriateness for the American College of Radiology, is the Chair of the Montefiore Peer Review Board, and is an active participant in the Montefiore Quality Council. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Stroke.

David Altschul, MD—a graduate of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York completed a general surgery internship, neurological surgery residency (he served as chief resident) and a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery at Montefiore. Dr. Altschul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Celina Crisman , MD, MPH, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Crisman specializes in neurosurgical oncology and focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of cranial lesions in adult patients. Through a dedicated fellowship, she received specialized training in surgical approaches to benign and malignant cranial tumors and enjoys applying the most advanced techniques and surgical adjuncts to each case. Dr. Crisman performs awake tumor resection when indicated and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to maximize resection of tumors in eloquent regions. She also cares for patients with general neurosurgical needs ranging from hydrocephalus, chiari malformation and herniated discs, as well as traumatic bleeds. Dr. Crisman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Delirium, and Awake Craniotomy.

Vijay Agarwal, MD, is Associate Professor, Neurosurgery and Associate Professor, Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors. Dr. Agarwal specializes in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors, as well as skull base and metastatic brain tumors. In addition, he treats cerebrovascular disease, including intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Apoplexy, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Neil Haranhalli, MD, is an Endovascular/Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon at Montefiore and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Haranhalli specializes in the endovascular and open surgical treatment of cerebrovascular disease, including cerebral aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, cerebral and spinal arteriovenous malformations, and chronic subdural hematomas. Dr. Haranhalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Dr. Eskandar is a world-renowned neurosurgeon and a prominent neurosurgical leader. He is an expert in the management of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), brain tumors, epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Eskandar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Seizures, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

Areas of Expertise:. Dr. Baxi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Yaroslav (Jacob) Gelfand, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Gelfand’s clinical specialty is in the use of minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and treat a wide variety of spine pathologies and problems. With extensive training in both minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, Dr. Gelfand offers the latest treatment options to patients, using cutting-edge technology including intraoperative image guidance, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and pre-operative computer planning. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Bone Tumor, Spinal Cord Abscess, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Mandana Behbahani, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Behbahani specializes in pediatric neurological surgery with a focus on pediatric neuro-oncology, skull base, neuro-endoscopy, epilepsy, and vascular pathologies. Dr. Behbahani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Brachial Plexopathy, Central Pain Syndrome, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

Patrick Lasala is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lasala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Omar Syed is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Syed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Frank Moore is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Reza Karimi is a Neurosurgery provider in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Karimi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Christopher Kellner is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neuroradiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kellner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Santosh Murthy is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Splenic Infarction, and Thrombectomy.

Hooman Kamel is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kamel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

Jared Knopman is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Knopman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Thrombectomy.

Thomas Link is a Neurosurgery provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Link is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Mazan Rabadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronxville, New York. Dr. Rabadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Necrosis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Emad Soliman is a Neurologist in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Soliman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Tension Headache, Vasoconstriction, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.