
Overview
Richard Anderson is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metopic Ridge, Lambdoid Synostosis, Craniosynostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, and Laminectomy.
Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
1200 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 200, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
710 West 168th Street, Suite 213, New York, NY 10032
100 Madison Avenue, CAMP, 3rd Floor Building Farris, Morristown, NJ 07960
703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Anderson 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. Richard C. Anderson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Anderson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Anderson by calling their office at 201-327-8600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard C. Anderson a top-rated expert for Metopic Ridge?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard C. Anderson is classified as an Advanced expert for Metopic Ridge, 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. Richard C. Anderson specialize in?
While Dr. Richard C. Anderson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Metopic Ridge, Lambdoid Synostosis, and Craniosynostosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Richard C. Anderson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard C. Anderson has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metopic Ridge. You can view a list of Dr. Richard C. Anderson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard C. Anderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard C. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 201-327-8600 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.
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- Advanced
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Brain HerniationDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Lambdoid SynostosisDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Lambdoid Synostosis.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- OsteochondromaDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- PlagiocephalyDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Plagiocephaly.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AbscessDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis HypopituitarismDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- Fractured SpineDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil SyndromeDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome.
- GliomaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- LaminectomyDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Lhermitte-Duclos DiseaseDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Oral CancerDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Oral Cancer.
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- PorencephalyDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- ProlactinomaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- SchizencephalyDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- ScoliosisDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal TumorDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Subcortical Band HeterotopiaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Subcortical Band Heterotopia.
- Subependymal Nodular HeterotopiaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.
- SubependymomaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Sunken FontanellesDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Sunken Fontanelles.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
