Dr. Raymond F. Sekula
Overview
"Dr. Sekula is one of the world’s foremost leaders in minimally invasive brain surgery. His world-renowned practice is dedicated to less invasive but maximally effective treatment of a variety of brain disorders, particularly difficult to reach tumors involving the skull base (acoustic neuroma, meningioma, and other brain tumors) as well as rare and debilitating conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Dr. Sekula routinely performs keyhole surgeries, which allow patients to experience a gentler and faster recovery without the need for the intensive care unit. During his career, he has performed more than 6,000 surgeries, including more than 2,500 microvascular decompressions. After receiving his undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Sekula completed his internship and residency training in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he also completed advanced and fellowship training in minimally invasive brain and skull base surgery.Prior to Columbia, Dr. Sekula was Professor and Residency Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Sekula's prolific academic career includes writing over 100 scientific manuscripts, including editing of the textbook, ""Microvascular Decompression Surgery."" He is Principal Investigator of a study concerning trigeminal neuralgia investigating fundamental mechanisms of facial pain from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sekula is a surgeon and educator, who is regularly invited to lecture in numerous countries to teach his advanced techniques.Learn more about Dr. Sekula via his website: raymondsekulamd.com".
Dr. Sekula is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
300 Frank W Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ 07666
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Dr. Sekula 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raymond F. Sekula
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Raymond F. Sekula?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Raymond F. Sekula by calling their office at 212-304-7190. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Raymond F. Sekula a top-rated expert for Trigeminal Neuralgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raymond F. Sekula is classified as an Elite expert for Trigeminal Neuralgia, 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. Raymond F. Sekula specialize in?
While Dr. Raymond F. Sekula is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, and Microvascular Decompression. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Raymond F. Sekula participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Raymond F. Sekula has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trigeminal Neuralgia. You can view a list of Dr. Raymond F. Sekula's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Raymond F. Sekula accept my insurance?
Dr. Raymond F. Sekula accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-304-7190 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Sekula isElite. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Sekula isElite. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Distinguished
- MeningiomaDr. Sekula isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Sekula isDistinguished. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- NeuralgiaDr. Sekula isDistinguished. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Advanced
- Brain AbscessDr. Sekula isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Sekula isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Sekula isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Sekula isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Sekula isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
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- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Sekula isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Sekula isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Sekula isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- AstrocytomaDr. Sekula isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Sekula isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).