Overview
Dr. Albert Telfeian is a board-certified neurosurgeon and a pioneer in endoscopic spine surgery. He is the most published surgeon in the Western hemisphere in the field of endoscopic spine surgery and internationally recognized for performing the world’s first awake endoscopic spine tumor surgery.Dr. Telfeian is responsible for countless advances in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Telfeian received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his M.D. and Ph.D. Degrees from the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. He completed his neurosurgery training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and his spine fellowship in Switzerland at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Vaudois. Dr. Telfeian was an Assistant Professor at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a Full Professor, Vice Chairman and Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Brown University prior to founding the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York. Dr. Telfeian currently serves on the clinical faculty in the Neurosurgery Department at Columbia Presbyterian.
Dr. Telfeian is best known for his groundbreaking work in awake endoscopic surgery and for expanding access to ultra-minimally invasive procedures globally.
Clinical Expertise
Board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in both pediatric and adult spine surgery.
Performs awake endoscopic lumbar procedures, a field he helped pioneer globally.
Special clinical focus on lumbar forami.
Dr. Telfeian is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Foot Drop, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 163 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
215 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Albert Telfeian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Albert Telfeian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Albert Telfeian by calling their office at 518-708-6300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Albert Telfeian a top-rated expert for Herniated Disk?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Albert Telfeian is classified as an Elite expert for Herniated Disk, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Albert Telfeian specialize in?
While Dr. Albert Telfeian is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Albert Telfeian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Albert Telfeian has published 163 articles and abstracts on conditions like Herniated Disk. You can view a list of Dr. Albert Telfeian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Albert Telfeian accept my insurance?
Dr. Albert Telfeian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-708-6300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Herniated DiskDr. Telfeian isElite. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Telfeian isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- LaminectomyDr. Telfeian isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Advanced
- Foot DropDr. Telfeian isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Telfeian isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Telfeian isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Telfeian isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- RhizotomyDr. Telfeian isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Telfeian isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Telfeian isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Bone GraftDr. Telfeian isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Telfeian isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Telfeian isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Telfeian isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Telfeian isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.