
Overview
Dr. John Caridi is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, especially complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal conditions. Specifically, he focuses on spinal tumors and spinal deformities in addition to the entire range of degenerative spinal problems that may contribute to neck and back pain. Other areas of his expertise include complex reconstructive surgery for congenital and degenerative joint and disc disease; spinal trauma and deformity correction including kyphosis, scoliosis, chin on-chest deformity, and ear-on-shoulder deformity; revision spine surgery; resection and spinal stabilization for cancers affecting the spine; and minimally invasive spine surgery and microsurgery.Dr. Caridi has presented his work as a principal investigator for numerous studies focused on major spine deformities both nationally and internationally and published his findings in peer-reviewed journals. In 2019, he was honored with the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society International Traveling Fellowship in support of his continued research efforts in the field of spinal deformities. He also directed the neurosurgical spinal deformity program at Mount Sinai and was appointed the chief of the neurosurgical spine division and an associate professor at UTHealth Houston, where he was named Educator of the Year in 2021.Working together with neurologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and pain management specialists, Dr. Caridi believes in a comprehensive approach to each patient s spine needs.
Dr. Caridi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
Dr. Caridi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10075
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Dr. Caridi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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New York University
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Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill
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. John M. Caridi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John M. Caridi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John M. Caridi by calling their office at 212-434-3900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John M. Caridi a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Caridi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. John M. Caridi specialize in?
While Dr. John M. Caridi is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Laminectomy, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. John M. Caridi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John M. Caridi has published 109 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. John M. Caridi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John M. Caridi accept my insurance?
Dr. John M. Caridi accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-3900 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
- Distinguished
- LaminectomyDr. Caridi isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Caridi isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Caridi isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Caridi isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Caridi isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Caridi isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Caridi isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- KyphosisDr. Caridi isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Caridi isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Caridi isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Caridi isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Caridi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- ChordomaDr. Caridi isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Caridi isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

