Dr. Mitchell E. Levine
Overview
"Mitchell E. Levine, MD joined the North Shore-LIJ Health System in 2005 after over 20 years of practice and is currently the Director of Spine Surgery within the Division of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. During his career Dr. Levine has concentrated on complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia, pain modulation procedures and radiosurgery.Dr. Levine received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and continued his training there in neurosurgery. Under the pioneering microneurosurgeon Dr. Leonard Malis, Dr. Levine was appointed Director of Spinal Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai and then the Director of Neurosurgery at The New York Hospital Queens before joining the North Shore-LIJ Health System. As a resident, he won the prestigious New York Neurosurgical Society Resident Award. Dr. Levine was also a National Institutes of Health neurotraumatolgy fellow at the Medical College of Virginia.Among his accomplishments, Dr. Levine performed the first ""early"" aneurysm surgery at Mount Sinai and pioneered the use of temporary clip occlusion in complex aneurysm cases. More recently, he investigated the use of a novel radiotherapy treatment for malignant brain tumors and has presented his work on the radiosurgical treatment of multiple brain metastasis. In addition, Dr. Levine's clinical and research interests include neuromodulation and the interface of technology and biology, as well as the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of intervetebral disc degeneration and repair. Dr. Levine is one of the few clinically expert spine surgeons to be actively involved in laboratory research and has widely published with Dr. Chahine.".
Dr. Levine is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mitchell E. Levine
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mitchell E. Levine?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mitchell E. Levine 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. Mitchell E. Levine a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mitchell E. Levine is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Mitchell E. Levine specialize in?
While Dr. Mitchell E. Levine is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Mitchell E. Levine participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mitchell E. Levine has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Mitchell E. Levine's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mitchell E. Levine accept my insurance?
Dr. Mitchell E. Levine accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health First. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-3900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Spinal StenosisDr. Levine isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
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- SpondylolisthesisDr. Levine isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Levine isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Levine isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Levine isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Levine isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Levine isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Levine isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.