"Michael Schulder, MD, is the vice chair of neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is also the director of the Brain Tumor Center at the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery-which treats more than 600 patients annually-and co-director of the Center for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, where his team offers the latest treatment technologies. His research focuses on improving methods of image guidance for brain tumor surgery, and on new techniques for radiosurgery.""I've always been fascinated by the workings of the brain and how it gives rise to our thoughts, memories and personalities in ways that aren't fully understood,"" Dr. Schulder says. He attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his residency in neurological surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Schulder also trained in stereotactic neuro-oncology at the University of Florida and the Brigham and Women's Hospital.Dr. Schulder works with neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists and other neurosurgeons to create evidence-based treatment plans. ""We offer close multidisciplinary collaboration to help avoid delay in seeing patients,"" he says. The team strives to offer minimally invasive treatments as often as possible.With a keen interest in neurosurgical image guidance-the use of real-time images of the brain to make procedures safer and more precise-Dr. Schulder is studying the next generation of intraoperative MRI. He runs a brain tumor clinical trials program, giving his patients ready access to innovative approaches to care. While performing complex neurosurgery is one of the most satisfying parts of Dr. Schulder's job, ""empathizing with patients and their families throughout treatment is equally fulfilling,"" he says.In addition to treating brain tumors, Dr. Schulder performs functional neurosurgery to manage pain conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, and movement disorders including essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. He is the program director of neurosurgical residency training at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Schulder is active in organized neurosurgery, where among other offices he is past president of the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, director-at-large of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and historian of the American Academy Neurological Surgery.". Dr. Schulder is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Daniel Sciubba is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sciubba is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Scoliosis, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Nancy Epstein is a Neurosurgery provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Epstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Amir Dehdashti is a Neurosurgery provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Dehdashti is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Aladine A. Elsamadicy is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at Donald and Barbra Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health. He completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University, where he studied biomedical engineering and mathematics, and was awarded Vanderbilt Top 10 Outstanding Seniors Award. He completed his medical degree at the Duke University School of Medicine where he developed his passion for Neurosurgery and Spine. Dr. Elsamadicy was a Feagin Leadership Scholar and received multiple research awards including the Eugen A. Stead, Jr. Research Scholarship and the B.W. Stiles Scholarship.Dr. Elsamadicy completed his neurosurgery residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was awarded with the Dennis D. Spencer Award in Academic Achievement, the Resident Teaching Award, and the Paul Kalanithi Award. Before he completed his training, he completed a Pediatric Spine Deformity Fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia and later served as Chief Resident for the Department of Neurosurgery.Dr. Elsamadicy has published over 250 peer-reviewed publications mostly focused on clinical outcomes research in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery. Given his work, he was recognized by the North American Spine Society (NASS) 20 Under 40.To Dr. Elsamadicy, the most gratifying part of his profession is the ability to provide meaningful connections with his patients and improve their quality of life through skilled-surgical approaches to the spine.Dr. Elsamadicy currently works in the Northwell Health Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he focuses on treatment of patients with spinal disorders, including spine deformity, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, cervical/thoracic spinal cord stenosis, myelopathy, spine fractures and more. Dr. Elsamadicy is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Specializing in pediatric and congenital disorders of the brain, skull, scalp, spinal cord, spine, and nerves.This includes craniosynostosis, Chiari malformation, brain arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, arachnoid cysts, spinal cord tumors, tethered spinal cord, brain and spine trauma. Dr. Mittler is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

Shaun Rodgers is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Rodgers is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

Steven Schneider is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Schneider has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

Michael Lefkowitz is a Neurosurgery provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Lefkowitz is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Richard Temes is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Temes is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

Lee Tessler is a Neurosurgery provider in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Tessler is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

David Chalif is a Neurosurgery provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Chalif is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Henry Woo is a Neurosurgery provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Woo is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Prostatectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Jacob Baranoski is a Neurosurgery provider in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Baranoski is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pica, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Paolo Bolognese is a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bolognese is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

John Grant is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Grant is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Brisman is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Brisman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Acoustic Neuroma, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

Thomas Link is a Neurosurgery provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Link is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Jonathan Brisman is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Brisman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Alon Mogilner is a Neurosurgery provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Mogilner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

Antonios Mammis is a Neurosurgery provider in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Mammis is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Ricky Madhok is a Neurosurgery provider in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Madhok is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Jeffrey Brown is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, and Microvascular Decompression.

Harold Rekate is a Neurosurgery provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Rekate is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Sachin Shah is a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.