Justin A. Neira
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
5141 Broadway, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Dr. Justin A. Neira, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Specializing in all aspects of spinal surgery with a particular interest in spinal oncology, spinal cord tumors, degenerative spine disease (cervical, thoracic, lumbar), and spinal cord injury. Dr. Neira has spearheaded the cross-campus surgical spinal oncology program with his colleagues from oncology and radiation oncology at NYP-Columbia, NYP-Och, and NYP-Westchester. His goal is to provide easily accessible and streamlined multi-specialty expertise to patients with spinal metastases as well as primary spine and spinal cord tumors. In addition to spinal oncology, Dr. Neira treats a variety of surgical spinal issues including disc herniations in the neck and back, sciatica, spondylosis, cervical myelopathy, as well as all forms of intradural spinal issues. Dr. Neira began his medical career at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he graduated with the Alfred M. Markowitz Endowment for Scholars, for his dedication to patient care, teaching, and scholarship in surgery. For his post-doctoral training, Dr. Neira remained at Columbia to complete his residency in neurological surgery, pursuing a 6-month International Neurosurgery Fellowship at Canterbury District Health Board/Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand. Dr. Neira's research interests include improving outcomes following spinal cord injury and regaining function through the use of stimulation and nerve transfer. He is also interested in improving the safety of spinal tumor surgery as well as understanding the biological nature of spinal cord tumors.

Dr. Neira is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Laminectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Neira is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in NY

Fellowships

Canterbury District Health Board/Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand

Hospital Affiliations

New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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Locations

NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Other Locations
ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Neira 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.

Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Astrocytoma
Sciatica

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Justin A. Neira is classified as an Advanced expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri, 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. Justin A. Neira specialize in?

While Dr. Justin A. Neira is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Justin A. Neira participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Justin A. Neira has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gliomatosis Cerebri. You can view a list of Dr. Justin A. Neira's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Justin A. Neira accept my insurance?

Dr. Justin A. Neira accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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