The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near Buffalo, NY

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Awake Craniotomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 151 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near Buffalo, NY. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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151 providers found
    Elite in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erez Nossek is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Nossek is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Awake Craniotomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Ambulatory Surgery At The Center For Advanced Medicine

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance F, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Schulder is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Schulder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Schulder is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Schulder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Orringer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Orringer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Bruce is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave Ste 8R, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Golfinos is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Golfinos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave Ste 8R, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donato Pacione is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pacione is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Babacar Cisse is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Cisse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 330, 
    Smithtown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Kerr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Kerr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Kerr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Neurosurgery & Spine

    805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Dehdashti is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Dehdashti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Dehdashti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Neurosurgery & Spine

    805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashesh Mehta is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Neurosurgery & Spine

    805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Ullman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Ullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ullman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ullman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Roux is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Roux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Roux is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Roux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, Suite 106A, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Eisenberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Prolactinoma, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Eisenberg is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Eisenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Bay Shore

    1963 Union Boulevard, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Thomas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, 
    Manhasset, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chalif is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Chalif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    8900 Van Wyck Expy, 
    Jamaica, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Fontana is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Fontana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Sen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave Ste 8R, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jafar Jafar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    MMC Pharmacy Inc.

    948 48th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Neurosurgery

    805 Northern Blvd Ste 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Woo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Prostatectomy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Awake Craniotomy doctors near Buffalo, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Awake Craniotomy doctors near Buffalo, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Awake Craniotomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Awake Craniotomy doctors near Buffalo, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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