
Overview
Dr. Zimering is a fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. A native of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, he attended the prestigious Pingry School and graduated as an Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. He earned his BA, Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year as a testament to his exceptional academic achievements.He earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Between his second and third years of medical school, he was awarded a renowned Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Medical Research Fellowship to conduct translational neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Zimering completed his neurological surgery residency training at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and served as Chief Resident in his final year. After residency, he further pursued subspecialized fellowship training in complex spine surgery at Northwell Health.An accomplished researcher, Dr. Zimering has a particular interest in studying the pathophysiologic mechanisms of spinal pain. His research work has been published in top scientific and medical journals including Science Translational Medicine, Science Signaling, PAIN, Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neurosurgery. His confocal microscopy image of a dorsal root ganglion underlying chronic pain, Hope in a Sea of Pain, was featured in Scientists Reveal the Art of the Brain in The Lancet.His academic and research achievements are matched by his dedication to compassionate, individualized patient care and functional recovery. Known for his patient-first philosophy and clear communication, he tailors each treatment plan based on the individual's goals and needs. He understands his responsibility to his patients to deliver informed, quality care in a shared environment that is honest, thorough, and respectful of patient autonomy.
Dr. Zimering is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Chronic Pain, Rhizotomy, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
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130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10075
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Clinical Research
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John Boockvar, MD, is the vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and director of the department's Brain Tumor Center, the Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center, and the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat hospitals. Dr. Boockvar is a professor of neurological surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, where he directs the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology and Therapy. Dr. Boockvar was appointed as an adjunct professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory thanks to his great advancements in understanding and treating brain cancer. He is also head of experimental therapeutics for Northwell Health, where he helps oversee the oncological research goals for Northwell as a whole. Dr. Boockvar's compassionate cancer care was recently highlighted in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill and Emergency NYC.Dr. Boockvar is internationally known for his surgical expertise and for providing patients with safe, effective and minimally invasive treatment for brain tumors, skull base disorders and disorders of the spine. His surgical expertise is in benign and malignant brain tumors, skull base and endoscopic pituitary surgery, spinal and peripheral nerve tumors, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and complex spinal disorders.Dr. Boockvar has been recognized for his novel research in brain tumors and stem cell biology, and has been named to lists including New York Magazine's Top Docs, Best Doctors in New York-Castle Connolly, New York Super Doctors, America's Top Surgeons, America's Best Doctors, and America's Best Doctors for Cancer. His research has been widely published and he has received numerous national awards, including the Eric Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer for his compassionate work in treating patients with brain cancer. Dr. Boockvar was elected to the prestigious Academy of Neurological Surgeons and was elected to the Senior Society of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.Dr. Boockvar received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Like his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before him, Dr. Boockvar received an MD from SUNY Brooklyn-Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Boockvar graduated summa cum laude with Distinction in Research and was medical school class valedictorian. Dr. Boockvar did his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Boockvar did his NIH-supported post-doctoral research training in Neuro-oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. Dr. Boockvar is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Boockvar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeffrey Zimering
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Zimering?
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Is Dr. Jeffrey Zimering a top-rated expert for Schwannomatosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey Zimering is classified as an Advanced expert for Schwannomatosis, 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. Jeffrey Zimering specialize in?
While Dr. Jeffrey Zimering is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Schwannomatosis, Rhizotomy, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Zimering participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Zimering has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schwannomatosis. You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey Zimering's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- SchwannomatosisDr. Zimering isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannomatosis.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Chronic PainDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- EpendymomaDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- KyphosisDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.

