Dr. Michael Ayad, MD

Dr. Michael Ayad, MD

Neurosurgeon
515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY
5.00
“Highly recommend Dr. Ayad! He was so kind and really took his time in listening to me and my spouse and in looking through my whole history and examining me. He also clearly knows his stuff and I feel like I am in good hands with him. Also, the hospital his office is in is clean, new, and very efficient. ”
Andrea D.September 8, 2025
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Highly recommend Dr. Ayad! He was so kind and really took his time in listening to me and my spouse and in looking through my whole history and examining me. He also clearly knows his stuff and I feel like I am in good hands with him. Also, the hospital his office is in is clean, new, and very efficient. ”
Andrea D.September 8, 2025

About Dr. Michael Ayad

Dr. Michael Ayad is the Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He is board-certified in neurosurgery and holds two U.S. patents for neurosurgical devices used in the operating room. Areas of expertise include intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid artery disease, Moyamoya disease, intracerebral hemorrhage, spinal vascular disorders and other types of cerebrovascular disease. He also has expertise in endovascular treatment of acute stroke.

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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.
Craniotomy
Craniotomy

Other popular visit reasons

Back Pain
Back Problems
Brain Trauma / Injury
Cavernoma
Neck Pain
Neurosurgery Consultation
Paresthesia
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Back Pain
Back Problems
Brain Trauma / Injury
Cavernoma

Office location

NYPMG Brooklyn - Neurosurgery
515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of California, Los Angeles, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of California, Los Angeles (PhD)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1467549584

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Highly recommend Dr. Ayad! He was so kind and really took his time in listening to me and my spouse and in looking through my whole history and examining me. He also clearly knows his stuff and I feel like I am in good hands with him. Also, the hospital his office is in is clean, new, and very efficient.
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Which hospital is Dr. Michael Ayad affiliated with?

Dr. Michael Ayad is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Michael Ayad's office located?

Dr. Michael Ayad's office is located at 515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Ayad have?

Dr. Michael Ayad is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Ayad?

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

What languages does Dr. Michael Ayad speak?

Dr. Michael Ayad speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Michael Ayad in reviews?

23 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Ayad. 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.