Dr. Justin A. Neira
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.
His top areas of expertise are Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Hemangioblastoma, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Justin A. Neira
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Justin A. Neira?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Justin A. Neira by calling their office at 212-305-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Justin A. Neira a top-rated expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Justin A. Neira is classified as an Experienced 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 Astrocytoma. 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 16 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- AstrocytomaDr. Neira isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
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