Dr. Michael B. Sisti
Overview
Dr. Sisti specializes in the treatment of complex brain tumors, meningiomas, and acoustic neuromas employing state of the art computer guided microneurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Sisti’s core belief is that by dedicating himself both to the best in medical technology and to the quality of the physician patient relationship, he provides the optimum opportunity for helping patients deal with these difficult brain tumors. He has safely and successfully operated upon more than seven thousand patients with these complex conditions. During his 30 year career in the Department of Neurosurgery at Columbia University’s world-class medical center Dr. Sisti has also pioneered many surgical and technical advances including New York City’s first non-invasive radiosurgery program. As a result of his personal philosophy and the long term concentrated experience in treating the most difficult tumors Dr. Sisti has earned a reputation for technical excellence in surgical results as well as providing superior personal care to his patients and their family members.Dr. Sisti is the James G. McMurtry III, MD Professor of Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology & Otolaryngology. He is also the Co-director, Center for Radiosurgery. Watch Dr. Sisti's Videos:Meet Dr. Michael B. SistiMedical Minute: Metastatic Brain TumorsMedical Minute: Malignant Brain TumorsMedical Minute: MeningiomasMedical Minute: RadiosurgeryDr. Sisti shares his expertise on Acoustic NeuromasDr. Sisti's Patient Story.
Dr. Sisti is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sisti 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael B. Sisti
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael B. Sisti?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael B. Sisti by calling their office at 212-305-1728. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael B. Sisti a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael B. Sisti is classified as an Elite expert for Glioblastoma, 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. Michael B. Sisti specialize in?
While Dr. Michael B. Sisti is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Meningioma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michael B. Sisti participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael B. Sisti has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Michael B. Sisti's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael B. Sisti accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael B. Sisti accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-1728 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- GlioblastomaDr. Sisti isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Sisti isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Sisti isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Sisti isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Sisti isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Sisti isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Sisti isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Advanced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Sisti isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Sisti isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Sisti isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Bone TumorDr. Sisti isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Sisti isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Sisti isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.