John Houten is a Neurosurgery provider in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Houten is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Daniel G. Eichberg is an assistant professor of neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at Northwell Health. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, where he developed his interest in oncology and neuroscience. He completed his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he graduated magna cum laude, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. Dr. Eichberg was awarded the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology investigating therapies for brain tumors.Dr. Eichberg completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Miami, where he was selected for the National Institutes of Health T32 grant and the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Research Fellowship Grant for glioblastoma research. Before he completed his training, he served as Chief Resident for the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Eichberg also completed a Neurosurgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami, focused on minimally invasive brain tumor surgery techniques.Dr. Eichberg has published over 130 peer-reviewed publications focused on the clinical, translational, and basic science of brain tumor biology and surgical treatment.To me, the most gratifying part of my profession is the meaningful connections I make with my patients, and to see them healthy and feeling better after surgery, he says. It is truly a gift to get to know these brave and resilient individuals on their path to recovery.Dr. Eichberg currently works in the Northwell Health Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he focuses on the treatment of patients with brain tumors using minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is currently involved in multiple clinical trials for brain tumors, and is accepting new patients. Dr. Eichberg is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Daniel Sciubba is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sciubba is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Scoliosis, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

"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. Dr. Schulder is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

"Mark Eisenberg, MD, joined Northwell Health in 2005 after nine years in private practice. He is now chief of neurosurgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and the founder and director of the Skull Base Center, which is part of the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The center advances the field through innovative techniques and approaches.After graduating from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Eisenberg completed his residency training in neurosurgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Following residency, he completed a skull base surgery fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His area of expertise is neurological disease, with a focus on robotic and minimally invasive approaches to skull base and spinal surgery, as well as management and surgical treatment of degenerative spine disorders.""The types of techniques we use at the Skull Base Center take years to hone and practice. Dr. Eisenberg is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Prolactinoma, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

David Chalif is a Neurosurgery provider in Westbury, 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.

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 Bone Graft.

Paolo Bolognese is a Neurosurgery provider in Oceanside, 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.

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.

Jonathan 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Ahmad Latefi is a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Latefi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chordoma, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

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.

Sachin Shah is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, 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.

Steven Schneider is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Schneider has been practicing medicine for over 43 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 Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Lee Tessler is a Neurosurgery provider in Mineola, 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.

"Amir Dehdashti, MD, FACS, is a renowned neurosurgeon, and one of the few dual-trained cerebrovascular and skull base surgeons in America. He serves as the director of cerebrovascular neurosurgery research at North Shore University Hospital, and Professor of Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Dehdashti's areas of expertise include cerebrovascular surgery for brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, brainstem cavernous malformations, carotid artery disease, and bypass surgery for moyamoya disease and brain aneurysms. He specializes in skull base surgery for acoustic neuromas and meningiomas, minimally invasive endoscopic skull base surgery for pituitary and other skull base tumors, cranial nerve surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, and craniovertebral junction surgery including Chiari. He has developed minimally invasive approaches to many complex cerebrovascular and cranial base diseases, and is one of a few neurosurgeons in the country with internationally recognized expertise in bypass surgery. With 14 years in practice as a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Dehdashti understands the intricacies and delicate nature of brain surgery, and approaches each unique case with meticulous attention to detail. He is dedicated to providing the latest, most effective surgical options that offer the best possible outcomes, which is why patients both nationally and internationally are often referred to him. A global leader in neurosurgical research, Dr. Dehdashti has been published in more than 170 medical papers, including the textbook ""Surgery of Craniovertebral Junction. 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.

Thomas Link is a Neurosurgery provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Link is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Elizabeth Fontana is a Neurosurgery provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Stephen Onesti is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Onesti is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Brian Snyder is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Neuralgia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Benjamin Cohen is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Cohen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Robert Holtzman is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Holtzman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Delirium.

Sheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHS, FAANS, is a nationally renowned neurosurgeon who serves as the Chief of Spine Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He joins us from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he served as the Director of Spinal Oncology. He is a complex spine specialist, with special emphasis on spine tumors, spinal deformity, craniocervical junction abnormalities and spinal vascular disorders.As a master clinician in his field, Dr. Lo treats some of the country's most challenging surgical cases. He provides his full attention to all his patients, giving them the same compassion and respect that he d give a family member. Patients also value Dr. Lo's conservative approach when assessing the need for surgery, exploring all nonoperative measures first before considering surgical intervention.Collaboration in care is also important to Dr. Lo. He tailors each treatment plan based on his patients individual needs, and when necessary, teams up with Northwell experts from numerous fields, including physiatry, pain management, oncology and orthopedics.Dr. Lo is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine and is passionate about training the next generation of neurosurgeons. He regularly teaches advanced surgical techniques across the country, and has been recognized with various teaching awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A widely recognized researcher, Dr. Lo has been published in more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, and has won many awards for his research, including the Rosenblum-Mahaley Award and the Improvement in Patient Safety Award. His recently published studies include novel sacrectomy techniques with nerve root preservation and sacroplasty reconstruction techniques with motion preservation. Dr. Lo has received many recognitions for clinical excellence. In 2015, he won the Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement. He has also been named a Castle Connolly Rising Star in 2021 immediately upon arriving in New York, among many other honors. Prior to arriving at Northwell, Dr. Lo received his medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating with a combined medical and master of health sciences degree. He completed a residency in neurosurgery, and a fellowship in complex spine surgery and spinal oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lo is part of many notable organizations and serves on numerous committees, including the Section on Spinal Oncology for the North American Spine Society and Program Committee for the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He is a member of the Spine Tumor Academy, a global coalition of leading experts in spinal oncology. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lo is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.