Dr. Jonathan Brisman, MD

Dr. Jonathan Brisman, MD

Neurosurgeon

At a glance

Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Columbia University
Works at Neurological Surgery, P.C.
Affiliated with NYU Winthrop Hospital
Speaks English and Spanish

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Lower back pain

Other popular visit reasons

Neurosurgery Consultation
Neurosurgery Consultation

More about Dr. Jonathan Brisman, MD

Jonathan L. Brisman, M.D, is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon who specializes in Cerebrovascular and Endovascular conditions, including brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), carotid stenosis, and stroke. He is one of about 100 neurosurgeons nationally, trained in both endovascular and micro-neurosurgical techniques and the first endovascular neurosurgeon on Long Island. Dr. Brisman was the first neurosurgeon on Long Island to coil a cerebral aneurysm and the first physician in Nassau County to place an intracranial, FDA-approved stent for artherosclerotic disease. He is currently the Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at both Winthrop-University Hospital and South Nassau Communities Hospital. Dr. Brisman received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, in History and Science from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then completed a general surgery internship and neurosurgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, serving as Chief Neurosurgical Resident in his final year. Dr. Brisman completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City under Alejandro Berenstein, MD, and a microvascular neurosurgical fellowship at Swedish Hospital, Seattle, Washington, under Drs. David Newell and Marc Mayberg. Before joining Neurological Surgery, P.C., Dr. Brisman served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Seton Hall University, and as Director, Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Services at the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute, JFK Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Brisman has published more than 37 articles in peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals on the treatment of Vascular/Skull Base conditions, Epilepsy/Radiosurgery, and General Neurosurgery. He has also written book chapters on Carotid Artery Disease, Intracranial Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Vasospasm. The New England Journal of Medicine published his article, entitled “Medical Progress: Cerebral Aneurysms,” on August 31, 2006, and Lancet Neurology published his article on Endovascular Therapy for Acute Stroke in 2007. Dr. Brisman is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Association of Neurological Surgery/Congress of Neurological Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery Section. He served as a Board Member, Credentialing Committee for Cervico-cranial Angiography and Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting at JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ. He is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Neuroradiology and an ad hoc reviewer for Neurosurgery, International Journal of Radiation Biology, and Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. Dr. Brisman was selected as a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor: New York Metro Area” in 2012 and 2013. He is one of only two Long Island neurosurgeons included in New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors 2013” listing and the only neurosurgeon from Nassau County to be recognized.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Columbia University
Massachusetts General Hospital, Internship in General Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency in Neurological Surgery
Roosevelt Hospital, Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology
Swedish Hospital, Fellowship in Microvascular Neurosurgery
Harvard University (Bachelor's)

Practice

Neurological Surgery, P.C.

Affiliation

NYU Winthrop Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Professional memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgery / Congress of Neurological Surgery, Joint Cerebrovascular Section

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
NEW YORK MAGAZINE’S “BEST DOCTORS 2013” LIST
Numerous articles & publications
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT “TOP DOCTORS"

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1730189168

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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Jonathan Brisman affiliated with?

Dr. Jonathan Brisman is affiliated with NYU Winthrop Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Jonathan Brisman work with?

Dr. Jonathan Brisman works with Neurological Surgery, P.C..

Which board certifications does Dr. Jonathan Brisman have?

Dr. Jonathan Brisman is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What languages does Dr. Jonathan Brisman speak?

Dr. Jonathan Brisman speaks English and Spanish.

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