Overview
Moss Nelson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Awake Craniotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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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. Moss Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Moss Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Moss Nelson by calling their office at 332-241-5853. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Moss Nelson a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Moss Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Moss Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Moss Nelson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Moss Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Moss Nelson has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Moss Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Moss Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Moss Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 332-241-5853 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Brain TumorDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Advanced
- AstrocytomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
