David Altschul, MD—a graduate of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York completed a general surgery internship, neurological surgery residency (he served as chief resident) and a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery at Montefiore. Dr. Altschul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Rafael De la Garza Ramos, MD, is Director, Spine Research at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. De la Garza’s clinical focus centers on complex spine surgery, including primary and metastatic tumors of the spine, spine deformity and salvage procedures. Dr. De La Garza Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Yassari earned his medical degree in 1997 from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria with a dissertation in neuropathology. He completed his basic surgical training (1997-1998) in England at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich, East Anglia, before relocating to the United States, where he received a master of science degree in experimental pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Chicago Hospital and was a fellow at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Subsequently, he underwent fellowship training in spinal oncology and reconstructive and complex spine surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was an instructor in neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Yassari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Neil Haranhalli, MD, is an Endovascular/Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon at Montefiore and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Haranhalli specializes in the endovascular and open surgical treatment of cerebrovascular disease, including cerebral aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, cerebral and spinal arteriovenous malformations, and chronic subdural hematomas. Dr. Haranhalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Omar Saeed, MD, is an Attending Cardiologist at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical focus is on heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Hemolysis, Arteriovenous Malformation, Heart Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Alanna Windsor is an Otolaryngologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Windsor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Cholesteatoma, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Andrew Joshua Kobets, MD, is Attending Physician at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kobets specializes in pediatric neurological surgery with a focus on minimally invasive tumor resection, neuro-endoscopy for hydrocephalus, craniofacial reconstruction, Chiari malformation surgery, tethered cord syndrome repair, and pediatric cranial trauma management. Dr. Kobets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Epidural Abscess, Epidural Hematoma, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy.

Douglas Kondziolka is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kondziolka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

Ibrahim Sange is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Sange is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Malabsorption, Celiac Disease, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Hypertension, and Endovascular Embolization.

Eugene Flamm is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Flamm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, and Endovascular Embolization.

Sean Lavine is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Interventional Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Lavine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Carlos Baccin is a Neuroradiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Baccin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Yafell Serulle is the Chief of Neuroendovascular Surgery for the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He specializes in the endovascular treatment of stroke, intracranial aneurysms, vascular malformations, atherosclerotic disease of the neck and head vasculature, and other vascular pathologies of the head, neck and spine. His clinical interests also include the treatment of vertebral compression fractures using minimally invasive techniques.Dr. Serulle completed his radiology residency at NYU-Langone Medical Center, followed by fellowships in neuroradiology and interventional neuroradiology at the University of Maryland. He is board certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology CAQ. Dr. Serulle has been the author of numerous publications in top peer-reviewed journals, and has contributed to several book chapters in the topics of neurointervention. He is a senior member of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery and the American Society of Neuroradiology. Dr. Serulle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. John Caridi is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, especially complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal conditions. Specifically, he focuses on spinal tumors and spinal deformities in addition to the entire range of degenerative spinal problems that may contribute to neck and back pain. Other areas of his expertise include complex reconstructive surgery for congenital and degenerative joint and disc disease; spinal trauma and deformity correction including kyphosis, scoliosis, chin on-chest deformity, and ear-on-shoulder deformity; revision spine surgery; resection and spinal stabilization for cancers affecting the spine; and minimally invasive spine surgery and microsurgery.Dr. Caridi has presented his work as a principal investigator for numerous studies focused on major spine deformities both nationally and internationally and published his findings in peer-reviewed journals. In 2019, he was honored with the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society International Traveling Fellowship in support of his continued research efforts in the field of spinal deformities. He also directed the neurosurgical spinal deformity program at Mount Sinai and was appointed the chief of the neurosurgical spine division and an associate professor at UTHealth Houston, where he was named Educator of the Year in 2021.Working together with neurologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and pain management specialists, Dr. Caridi believes in a comprehensive approach to each patient s spine needs. Dr. Caridi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Eytan Raz is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Raz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Neha Dangayach is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Dangayach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Johanna Fifi is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Long Island City, New York. Dr. Fifi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. Her top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Howard Riina is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Interventional Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Riina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

Thomas Link is a Neurosurgery provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Link is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Athos Patsalides is a Neuroradiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Patsalides is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endovascular Embolization. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Endovascular Embolization.