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.

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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. 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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Vijay Agarwal, MD, is Associate Professor, Neurosurgery and Associate Professor, Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors. Dr. Agarwal specializes in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors, as well as skull base and metastatic brain tumors. In addition, he treats cerebrovascular disease, including intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Apoplexy, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Kevin Yao is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Yao is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Septoplasty, and Microdiscectomy.

Omar Syed is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Syed is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Frank Moore is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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.

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.

Dr. Sisti specializes in the treatment of complex brain tumors, meningiomas, and acoustic neuromas employing state of the art computer guided microneurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Sisti’s core belief is that by dedicating himself both to the best in medical technology and to the quality of the physician patient relationship, he provides the optimum opportunity for helping patients deal with these difficult brain tumors. He has safely and successfully operated upon more than seven thousand patients with these complex conditions. During his 30 year career in the Department of Neurosurgery at Columbia University’s world-class medical center Dr. Sisti has also pioneered many surgical and technical advances including New York City’s first non-invasive radiosurgery program. As a result of his personal philosophy and the long term concentrated experience in treating the most difficult tumors Dr. Sisti has earned a reputation for technical excellence in surgical results as well as providing superior personal care to his patients and their family members.Dr. Sisti is the James G. McMurtry III, MD Professor of Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology & Otolaryngology. He is also the Co-director, Center for Radiosurgery. Watch Dr. Sisti's Videos:Meet Dr. Michael B. SistiMedical Minute: Metastatic Brain TumorsMedical Minute: Malignant Brain TumorsMedical Minute: MeningiomasMedical Minute: RadiosurgeryDr. Sisti shares his expertise on Acoustic NeuromasDr. Sisti's Patient Story. Dr. Sisti is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

"Dr. Sekula is one of the world’s foremost leaders in minimally invasive brain surgery. His world-renowned practice is dedicated to less invasive but maximally effective treatment of a variety of brain disorders, particularly difficult to reach tumors involving the skull base (acoustic neuroma, meningioma, and other brain tumors) as well as rare and debilitating conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Dr. Sekula routinely performs keyhole surgeries, which allow patients to experience a gentler and faster recovery without the need for the intensive care unit. During his career, he has performed more than 6,000 surgeries, including more than 2,500 microvascular decompressions. After receiving his undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Sekula completed his internship and residency training in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he also completed advanced and fellowship training in minimally invasive brain and skull base surgery.Prior to Columbia, Dr. Sekula was Professor and Residency Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Sekula's prolific academic career includes writing over 100 scientific manuscripts, including editing of the textbook, ""Microvascular Decompression Surgery."" He is Principal Investigator of a study concerning trigeminal neuralgia investigating fundamental mechanisms of facial pain from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sekula is a surgeon and educator, who is regularly invited to lecture in numerous countries to teach his advanced techniques.Learn more about Dr. Sekula via his website: raymondsekulamd.com". Dr. Sekula is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Feldstein has been the director of the Division of Pediatric Neurological Surgery since his arrival in 1994. Among his interests and expertise is a national reputation in the management of Chiari Malformations and spinal dysraphism. He has an active practice in such subspecialty areas as brain and spinal cord tumors, craniofacial abnormalities, vascular malformations such as Moyamoya, AVMs and cavernous malformations. In an effort to decrease operative time and morbidity as well as hospital stay he has begun to utilize endoscopic assistance to perform common procedures through smaller incisions. This is currently seen in the management of craniosynostosis, chiari malformations and in certain forms of hydrocephalus. Dr. Feldstein’s practice is based at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York.His special interests include spinal dysraphism/tethered spinal cord, craniofacial surgery, brain tumors, chiari malformations, syringomyelia, vascular (Moyamoya, Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformations). Dr. Feldstein is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

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.

Daniel Walzman is a Neurosurgery provider in Oradell, New Jersey. Dr. Walzman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Walzman is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Deepak Khatri is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Khatri is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thrombectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

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.

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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Epidural Abscess, Myelomeningocele, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy.

Yaroslav (Jacob) Gelfand, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Gelfand’s clinical specialty is in the use of minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and treat a wide variety of spine pathologies and problems. With extensive training in both minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, Dr. Gelfand offers the latest treatment options to patients, using cutting-edge technology including intraoperative image guidance, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and pre-operative computer planning. Dr. Gelfand is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Bone Tumor, Spinal Cord Abscess, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Benjamin Himes, MD, PhD, MHS, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. He specializes in cranial neurosurgical oncology, particularly in the treatment of intrinsic brain tumors in eloquent regions, including awake surgery with motor and speech mapping. Dr. Himes is particularly interested in the treatment of low-grade gliomas and glioblastoma. He also specializes in the treatment of metastatic disease to the brain, intraventricular tumors and extra-axial lesions including meningiomas. Dr. Himes has extensive experience with state-of-the-art surgical approaches, including the use of intraoperative ultrasound, 5-ALA, laser interstitial therapy (LITT) and radiosurgery. Dr. Himes is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Mandana Behbahani, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Behbahani specializes in pediatric neurological surgery with a focus on pediatric neuro-oncology, skull base, neuro-endoscopy, epilepsy, and vascular pathologies. Dr. Behbahani is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Brachial Plexopathy, Central Pain Syndrome, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

Patrick Lasala is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lasala is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Celina Crisman , MD, MPH, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Crisman specializes in neurosurgical oncology and focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of cranial lesions in adult patients. Through a dedicated fellowship, she received specialized training in surgical approaches to benign and malignant cranial tumors and enjoys applying the most advanced techniques and surgical adjuncts to each case. Dr. Crisman performs awake tumor resection when indicated and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to maximize resection of tumors in eloquent regions. She also cares for patients with general neurosurgical needs ranging from hydrocephalus, chiari malformation and herniated discs, as well as traumatic bleeds. Dr. Crisman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Delirium, and Awake Craniotomy.

Saikiran Murthy, DO, is a neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor, Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurosurgery at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Murthy specializes in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders including chronic back pain, degenerative disk disease, spinal trauma, spinal tumors, cervical myelopathy, spondylotic arthropathy, spondylolisthesis and thoracolumbar deformity. His clinical interests also include robotic spinal surgery, computer navigation assisted spinal surgery and general neurosurgery. Dr. Murthy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.