Overview
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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 215 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3316 Rochambeau Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467
3316 Rochambeau Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
122 Maple Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
555 Taxter Road, 2nd Floor, Elmsford, NY 10523
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.
5 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Altschul
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Altschul?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Altschul by calling their office at 718-920-7400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David J. Altschul a top-rated expert for Thrombectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Altschul is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thrombectomy, 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. David J. Altschul specialize in?
While Dr. David J. Altschul is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Thrombectomy, Brain Aneurysm, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. David J. Altschul participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David J. Altschul has published 215 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombectomy. You can view a list of Dr. David J. Altschul's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David J. Altschul accept my insurance?
Dr. David J. Altschul accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-7400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Altschul isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Altschul isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Altschul isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Altschul isDistinguished. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Altschul isDistinguished. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Stent PlacementDr. Altschul isDistinguished. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Advanced
- CraniectomyDr. Altschul isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Endovascular EmbolizationDr. Altschul isAdvanced. Learn about Endovascular Embolization.
- MeningiomaDr. Altschul isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Altschul isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Altschul isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Altschul isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AngioplastyDr. Altschul isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- ApoplexyDr. Altschul isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Altschul isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Bone TumorDr. Altschul isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Altschul isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.