25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me in Brooklyn, NY

Looking for the best neurosurgeon near Brooklyn, NY? Find a top neurosurgeon near you in Brooklyn, NY who is an expert in your specific condition. A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in performing surgery on the brain, spine, and spinal cord.

25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me in Brooklyn, NY

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MediFind found 302 specialists near Brooklyn, NY

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    Philip E. Stieg
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center At Upper East Side Campus

    525 E 68th St, Starr Pavilion, Room 651, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Stieg is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Stieg is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Susan C. Pannullo
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Weill Cornell Medicine

    525 East 68th Street, Suite 99, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Pannullo is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Pannullo is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Pannullo is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions

    New York University

    530 1st Ave Ste 8R, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Kondziolka is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kondziolka is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Orringer is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Orringer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    New York University

    530 1st Ave Ste 8R, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donato Pacione is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Pacione is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Cushing's disease, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Center For Community Health At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    515 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohan Ramakrishna is a Neurosurgery provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Ramakrishna is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Ramakrishna is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erez Nossek is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Nossek is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Awake Craniotomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darryl Lau is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lau is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    317 E 34th St Ste 1002, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Wisoff is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Wisoff is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Craniopharyngioma, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Center For Community Health At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    515 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Souweidane is a Neurosurgery provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Souweidane is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, and Osteotomy. Dr. Souweidane is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Laufer is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Laufer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Werner K Doyle M.D. PC

    223 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Werner Doyle is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Doyle is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    John A. Boockvar
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Albert Telfeian
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Endoscopic Spine Institute Of New York

    215 E 77th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Albert Telfeian is a board-certified neurosurgeon and a pioneer in endoscopic spine surgery. He is the most published surgeon in the Western hemisphere in the field of endoscopic spine surgery and internationally recognized for performing the world’s first awake endoscopic spine tumor surgery.Dr. Telfeian is responsible for countless advances in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery.Dr. Telfeian received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his M.D. and Ph.D. Degrees from the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. He completed his neurosurgery training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and his spine fellowship in Switzerland at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Vaudois. Dr. Telfeian was an Assistant Professor at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a Full Professor, Vice Chairman and Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Brown University prior to founding the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York. Dr. Telfeian currently serves on the clinical faculty in the Neurosurgery Department at Columbia Presbyterian.Dr. Telfeian is best known for his groundbreaking work in awake endoscopic surgery and for expanding access to ultra-minimally invasive procedures globally.Clinical ExpertiseBoard-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in both pediatric and adult spine surgery.Performs awake endoscopic lumbar procedures, a field he helped pioneer globally.Special clinical focus on lumbar forami. Dr. Telfeian is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Foot Drop, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Emad N. Eskandar
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    Department Of Neurosurgery

    3316 Rochambeau Ave, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eskandar is a world-renowned neurosurgeon and a prominent neurosurgical leader. He is an expert in the management of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), brain tumors, epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Eskandar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Seizures, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Andrew K. Chan
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral

    504 West 35th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Andrew Chan serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery and Director of Neurosurgical Spine Research. In patient care, Dr. Chan specializes in surgeries for a variety of conditions, including spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis, spinal tumors, and degenerative spinal disease (affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine). His surgical techniques range from minimally invasive to complex. Dr. Chan earned his medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His additional training includes a fellowship in spinal deformity and minimally invasive complex spine surgery at Duke University.Dr. Chan is focused on improving spine surgical care via his research. He has won multiple awards for his research including: The Neurosurgery Top Spine Paper of the Year with the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS); the Stewart Dunsker Award for Best Clinical Spine Abstract at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS); and the Journalistic and Academic Neurosurgical Excellence (J.A.N.E.) and Mayfield Clinical Science Awards at the AANS/CNS Joint Section Meeting on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. He also prides himself on his patient care, having received the prestigious Howard Naffziger Award for Outstanding Clinical Service while at UCSF. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Noel I Perin, M.D.

    5 E 98th St Fl 7, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raj Shrivastava is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Shrivastava is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Shrivastava is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Viviane Tabar is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Tabar is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tabar is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Mount Sinai

    1468 Madison Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Bederson is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bederson is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Thrombectomy.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions

    Cerebrovascular Center

    1450 Madison Ave # 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kellner is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kellner is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kellner is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dimitris Placantonakis is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Placantonakis is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    Mskcc Surgery Group

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Bilsky is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bilsky is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions

    Center For Community Health At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    515 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Zonenshayn is a Neurosurgery provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Zonenshayn is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Zonenshayn is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Neurosurgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Neurosurgery

    MMC Neurosurgery

    948 48th St Fl 2, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simone Betchen is a Neurosurgery provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Betchen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions

    Mount Sinai Hospital Patient Office

    5 E 98th St Fl 7, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Turbinectomy.

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    What is a neurosurgeon? 

    A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spine, and nerves. While neurosurgeons are skilled in performing surgeries, they often recommend non-surgical treatments first, such as medications or physical therapy, depending on the condition. Conditions treated by neurosurgeons include brain tumors, herniated discs, spinal injuries, and nerve compression. Neurosurgeons work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for neurological disorders. 

    Why am I being referred to a neurosurgeon?    

    A referral to a neurosurgeon is typically made when a condition affecting the brain, spine, or nerves requires specialized care. This might include chronic back or neck pain, nerve damage, a brain tumor, or traumatic injury. Neurosurgeons carefully evaluate each case and do not always recommend surgery. Instead, they may suggest alternative treatments like physical therapy, medications, or lifestyle changes. If surgery is necessary, they discuss all options and explain the risks and benefits to help patients make informed decisions. 

    What surgeries are performed by neurosurgeons? 

    Neurosurgeons perform a wide range of procedures to address conditions of the nervous system. These include: 

    • Brain tumor removal 
    • Aneurysm repair to prevent brain bleeding 

    They also utilize advanced techniques, such as robotics and imaging, to improve outcomes and reduce recovery times. Each treatment is tailored to the patient’s specific needs. 

    What is the difference between a neurosurgeon and a neurologist?     

    Neurosurgeons and neurologists both specialize in conditions of the nervous system, but their roles differ. Neurosurgeons are trained to perform surgeries for conditions like brain tumors, spine disorders, and nerve injuries. Neurologists focus on diagnosing and managing neurological disorders without surgery, such as epilepsy, migraines, or multiple sclerosis. These specialists often work together to provide patients with a full range of care and treatment options. 

    What can you expect during your first visit to a neurosurgeon?     

    During your initial appointment, the neurosurgeon will: 

    1. Review your medical history: Discuss your symptoms and any previous treatments. 
    1. Conduct a physical examination: Perform a neurological exam to assess nerve function. 
    1. Order diagnostic tests: Recommend imaging studies like MRI or CT scans if necessary. 
    1. Discuss treatment options: Explain potential treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, tailored to your condition. 

    This visit aims to develop a personalized treatment plan and address any questions you may have. 

    When should I see a Neurosurgeon near Brooklyn, 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 a Neurosurgeon near Brooklyn, 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 Neurosurgeons near Brooklyn, 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 Neurosurgeons near Brooklyn, 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 a Neurosurgeon in Brooklyn?

    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 Neurosurgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurosurgeon?

    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 a Neurosurgeon near Brooklyn, 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 Neurosurgeon?

    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 Neurosurgeon 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 Neurosurgeons near Brooklyn, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurosurgeon 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 a Neurosurgeon that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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