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52 verified Neurosurgeons in Forest Hills, Queens, NY
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Dr. Edward Scheid Jr, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon
5.00
·4 reviews
Absolutely the best experience I’ve had. From the office staff being so warm and welcoming to Dr. Scheid’s thoroughness throughout my care, it was a 5 star experience. Thank you all. by MDClick to read more
10.5 mi · 6307 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Although Dr. Scheid has performed more than 5,000 successful spine surgeries, he is not a physician who immediately recommends surgery to his patients. “I take a step-by-step approach,” Dr. Scheid explained. “The first thing I do is find the real source of the patient’s problem – and I do this in a...Click to read more

Dr. Arno H Fried, MD

Neurosurgeon
10.5 mi · 377 Jersey Ave, Ste 440, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Neurosurgeon Dr. Arno H. Fried is one of the most respected neurosurgeons in the world, with more than two decades of experience treating both pediatric and adult neurosurgical disorders. He is one of a handful of neurosurgeons in the country board certified in both general neurosurgery and pediatri...Click to read more

Dr. Kevin Kwan, MD

Neurosurgeon
10.5 mi · 377 Jersey Ave, Ste 440, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Kwan’s specialized training reflects his belief that a surgeon with the most wide-ranging training is best capable to treat spinal disorders successfully. After completing his medical training at Stony Brook University and his residency in neurological surgery at Northwell Health, Dr. Kwan compl...Click to read more

Dr. Vivek Ramakrishnan, DO

Neurosurgeon
10.5 mi · 377 Jersey Ave, Ste 440, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients · Expertise in spinal fusion + 1 more ·
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Dr. Vivek Ramakrishnan is a spine specialist at Advanced Neurosurgery Associates. He is trained and board certified in all facets of general neurosurgery and is privileged to be one of a handful of neurosurgeons with training in both neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine surgery. He completed a fellow...Click to read more

Dr. Mostafa Elkhashab, MD

Neurosurgeon
10.5 mi · 377 Jersey Ave, Ste 440, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Dr. Mostafa El Khashab has been practicing neurosurgery since 1995. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine and completed a residency in neurosurgery at University Hospital Bonn. He also holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Rheinische Friedrich-W...Click to read more

Dr. David Greenwald, MD

Neurosurgeon
5.00
·1 review
11.5 mi · 2757 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 9 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. David Greenwald is not just a neurosurgeon; he is a pioneer in the field of neurology and orthopedics, and now a valued member of the Hess Spine and Orthopedics team, delivering exceptional care to our patients. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Greenwald brings a wealth of knowledge and ...Click to read more

Dr. Kevin Kwan, MD

Neurosurgeon
15 mi · 201 Rte 17, Ste 501, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Kwan’s specialized training reflects his belief that a surgeon with the most wide-ranging training is best capable to treat spinal disorders successfully. After completing his medical training at Stony Brook University and his residency in neurological surgery at Northwell Health, Dr. Kwan compl...Click to read more

Dr. Vivek Ramakrishnan, DO

Neurosurgeon
15 mi · 201 Rte 17, Ste 501, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients · Expertise in spinal fusion + 1 more ·
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Dr. Vivek Ramakrishnan is a spine specialist at Advanced Neurosurgery Associates. He is trained and board certified in all facets of general neurosurgery and is privileged to be one of a handful of neurosurgeons with training in both neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine surgery. He completed a fellow...Click to read more

Dr. Arno H Fried, MD

Neurosurgeon
15 mi · 201 Rte 17, Ste 501, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Neurosurgeon Dr. Arno H. Fried is one of the most respected neurosurgeons in the world, with more than two decades of experience treating both pediatric and adult neurosurgical disorders. He is one of a handful of neurosurgeons in the country board certified in both general neurosurgery and pediatri...Click to read more

Dr. Mostafa Elkhashab, MD

Neurosurgeon
15 mi · 201 Rte 17, Ste 501, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Accepts Medicare
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Dr. Mostafa El Khashab has been practicing neurosurgery since 1995. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine and completed a residency in neurosurgery at University Hospital Bonn. He also holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Rheinische Friedrich-W...Click to read more

Dr. Geoffrey Appelboom, MD, PhD

Neurosurgeon (Virtual)
5.00
·32 reviews
Smyrna, NY
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 4 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in lower back pain + 4 more ·
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Dr. Geoffrey Appelboom is a licensed neurosurgeon. He sees patients at Neurosurgeons of New Jersey in Wayne, NJ, and also provides virtual consultations. He speaks English, French, and Spanish. Dr. Appelboom earned a medical degree and completed a neurosurgery residency at the Université Libre de ...Click to read more

Dr. Timothy Vogel, MD

Neurosurgeon (Virtual)
4.00
·4 reviews
Very friendly and straightforward and helpful - Sep 3, 2023 by Daniell S.Click to read more
Smyrna, NY
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 21 years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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As a nationally recognized board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Vogel is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, the #1 Children's Hospital in New Jersey. He developed the nationally recognized program ranked in U.S. News & World Report and manages complex ca...Click to read more
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J Mocco, MD

Neurosurgeon
5382 mi · 1450 Madison Ave, OF, New York, NY 10029
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in craniotomy ·
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J Mocco, MD is a Neurosurgeon in New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Elmhurst, NY. They attended medical school at Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2000. Their offices are located in 1 Madison Ave 1, New York, NY, 1 Dekalb Ave 6000, Brooklyn, NY and 7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY.Click to read more

Richard Kanoff, MD

Neurosurgeon
5382 mi · 1300 Union Tpke, 103, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Richard Kanoff, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Conshohocken, PA, Darby, PA and New Hyde Park, NY. They attended medical school at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975. Their offices are located in 1 W Elm St, Conshohocken, PA, 1500 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA and 1300 Union Tpke 103, New Hyde ...Click to read more
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