
Overview
Saikiran Murthy, DO, is a neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor, Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurosurgery at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Murthy specializes in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders including chronic back pain, degenerative disk disease, spinal trauma, spinal tumors, cervical myelopathy, spondylotic arthropathy, spondylolisthesis and thoracolumbar deformity. His clinical interests also include robotic spinal surgery, computer navigation assisted spinal surgery and general neurosurgery.
Dr. Murthy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Bone Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.
Dr. Murthy is board certified in Am Osteopathic Association. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Murthy is currently accepting new patients.
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3316 Rochambeau Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
Clinical Research
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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 Gastrostomy. Dr. Boockvar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boockvar is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy by calling their office at 718-920-7400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteotomy, 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. Saikiran G. Murthy specialize in?
While Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Spinal Tumor, and Bone Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Saikiran G. Murthy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-7400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bone TumorDr. Murthy isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- OsteotomyDr. Murthy isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal TumorDr. Murthy isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
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- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- ChordomaDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- LaminectomyDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- StrokeDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- VertebroplastyDr. Murthy isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
