David J. Altschul
Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. David J. Altschul

Neurosurgery
Moses Ir
111 East 210th Street, 
Bronx, NY 
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Expertise in
17
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Moses Ir
111 East 210th Street, 
Bronx, NY 

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 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Altschul is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 267 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Altschul is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

St Lukes-Roosevelt Hosp Ctr

Hospital Affiliations

Montefiore Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

MOSES IR
111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467
Other Locations
Department of Neurosurgery
3316 Rochambeau Ave, Bronx, NY 10467

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

US IDE Study of the Contour NEurovasCular System™ for IntraCranial Aneurysm Repair
US IDE Study of the Contour NEurovasCular System™ for IntraCranial Aneurysm Repair
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 4
ASSIST Registry to Assess the Procedural Success and Clinical Outcomes Associated With Various Operator Techniques for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusions (LVO).
ASSIST Registry to Assess the Procedural Success and Clinical Outcomes Associated With Various Operator Techniques for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusions (LVO).
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Adherence With Reminder App Usage
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Adherence With Reminder App Usage
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 15, 2024
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial II Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Clipping and Endovascular Coiling for Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Not Included in the Original ISAT Study.
International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial II Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Clipping and Endovascular Coiling for Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Not Included in the Original ISAT Study.
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: August 15, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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267 Total Publications

Middle Meningeal Artery Coil Embolization After Intra-Arterial Lidocaine Response for Refractory Side-Locked Post-Flow-Diverter Headache: A Neuro-Interventional Video.
Middle Meningeal Artery Coil Embolization After Intra-Arterial Lidocaine Response for Refractory Side-Locked Post-Flow-Diverter Headache: A Neuro-Interventional Video.
Journal: Journal of neuroradiology = Journal de neuroradiologie
Published: August 10, 2026
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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.

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Dr. David J. Altschul accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-5729 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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