Overview
Mousa Hamad is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Hamad is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess, Spinal Tumor, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
525 E 68th St, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mousa Hamad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mousa Hamad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mousa Hamad by calling their office at 212-746-4684. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mousa Hamad a top-rated expert for Laminectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mousa Hamad is classified as an Advanced expert for Laminectomy, 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. Mousa Hamad specialize in?
While Dr. Mousa Hamad is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Laminectomy, Epidural Abscess, and Spinal Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Mousa Hamad participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mousa Hamad has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laminectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Mousa Hamad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mousa Hamad accept my insurance?
Dr. Mousa Hamad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-746-4684 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
- Advanced
- Epidural AbscessDr. Hamad isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- LaminectomyDr. Hamad isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Hamad isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal TumorDr. Hamad isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Experienced
- Bone TumorDr. Hamad isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Hamad isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Essential TremorDr. Hamad isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Hamad isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- MeningiomaDr. Hamad isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- ScoliosisDr. Hamad isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
