Neurosurgery
Who we are
At the Neurosurgery Division of Staten Island University Hospital in New York City, all of our neurosurgeons are certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Our specialists are at the forefront of surgical and nonsurgical treatments and regularly contribute to significant advances in technology, education and research in the treatment of brain and spine conditions. And our relationship with the Florina Cancer Center allows us to offer exceptional cancer services and personalized plans for the best possible outcomes.
As part of Northwell Health, one of New York’s largest neurosurgical care providers, our Staten Island specialists work closely with other Northwell hospitals in the area. These include Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital and Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), all of which provide outstanding health care in Manhattan.
Faculty
Ronit Gilad, MD
Chair - Chair of Neurosurgery, Staten Island University Hospital
Soriaya Lizette Motivala, MD
Vice Chair of Neurosurgery, Staten Island University Hospital
Raphael Hillel Sacho, MD, MBBCH
Director - Director, Cerebrovas & Endovas of Neurosurgery, Staten Island University Hospital
Sebastian Rubino, MD
What sets us apart
The Division of Neurosurgery at Staten Island University Hospital offers:
- 24/7 availability for patient consultations, transfers and neurosurgery
- Fellowship-trained neurointensivists and neurointerventionalists
- A dedicated team of neuroscience physician assistants and nurse practitioners
- Diagnostic imaging services including CT angiography, 3D cerebral angiography and 3-Tesla MRI
- Staten Island University Hospital was recognized as a high performing hospital in neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News and World Report.
Areas of expertise
Pituitary and neuroendocrine disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of pituitary and anterior skull base conditions
Brain tumors
Care for primary and metastatic brain tumors, skull base and spinal cord tumors
Cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery
Treatment of brain and spine blood vessel disorders
Spine care
Full-service spine care through rehabilitation, physiatry and pain management
Stroke rehabilitation
Innovative vagus nerve stimulation therapy for those with continued hand and arm impairment after a stroke.
Conditions we treat
We treat a wide array of conditions in the brain and spine, including:
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Treatments
Our treatments include:
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When headaches turned out to be something more serious, Daniel turned to Staten Island University Hospital’s neurosurgery team to get him back on the field faster.
