Dr. Galal Elsayed, MD, Queens, NY | Neurosurgeon

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Galal Elsayed

*Please note that imaging (within 1 year) related to your diagnosis is required for your visit. We will need to know the name of your referring provider, their phone number, and when and where you had your recent images (MRI / CT / XRAY).* Dr. Galal Elsayed is an award-winning neurosurgeon with advanced fellowship training in endoscopic, minimally invasive, and complex reconstructive spine surgery from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Elsayed has training in the use of augmented reality and robotics and has pioneered surgical planning using virtual reality/spatial computing for minimally invasive spine surgery and complex spinal reconstructions. He practices at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Elsayed's practice treats the full spectrum of spinal disorders, including disc herniations, age-related arthritis, infections, primary and metastatic spinal tumors, fractures, spinal cord injury, congenital anomalies, scoliosis, and kyphosis. Using cutting-edge technology, Dr. Elsayed personalizes his surgical approach with a focus on safety using three-dimensional planning in virtual reality. A significant portion of Dr. Elsayed's practice is dedicated to revision surgeries for patients who have had prior spine surgery. Dr. Elsayed uses and is involved in the development of cutting-edge surgical technology such as intraoperative navigation, ultra-minimally invasive endoscopy, and the use of spatial computing platforms. Dr. Elsayed's most prized focus is on patient education; he enjoys helping patients explore their own spine in virtual reality during clinic visits. NEWS: Dr. Galal Elsayed Named a Rising Star in List of 2024 SuperDoctors Dr. Elsayed is an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery and an Assistant Attending Neurosurgeon at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, where he primarily sees patients at the Long Island City office.

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Popular visit reasons

Back Pain

Back Problems

Neck Pain

Neurosurgery Consultation

Pinched Nerve

Radiculopathy

Scoliosis Surgery

Spine Deformation / Scoliosis

Back Pain

Back Problems

Neck Pain

Neurosurgery Consultation

Office locations

NYPMG Queens - Neurosurgery (1 of 2)

72-06 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

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NYPMG Queens - Neurosurgery (2 of 2)

28-25 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101

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1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

NYPMG Queens - Neurosurgery

Hospital affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital
New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

Education and training

Medical School - University of Central Florida, Doctor of Medicine
Washington University, Fellowship in Neurosurgical Complex Spine Surgery
University of Alabama, Residency in Neurological Surgery

Awards and publications

Griffith R. Harsh, III Research Award
Richard B. Morawetz Research Award
Just-in-Time Core Funding Award, Washington University in St. Louis

Languages spoken

English
Arabic

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1114314440

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Which hospital is Dr. Galal Elsayed affiliated with?

Dr. Galal Elsayed is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

What practice does Dr. Galal Elsayed work with?

Dr. Galal Elsayed works with NYPMG Queens - Neurosurgery.

Where is Dr. Galal Elsayed's office located?

Dr. Galal Elsayed has 2 office locations, including in Queens and Jackson Heights, view full addresses on Dr. Elsayed's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Galal Elsayed?

Dr. Galal Elsayed frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Neurosurgery Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Galal Elsayed on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Galal Elsayed speak?

Dr. Galal Elsayed speaks English and Arabic.

How do patients rate Dr. Galal Elsayed in reviews?

21 patients have reviewed Dr. Galal Elsayed. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.