Dr. Anders Cohen, DO
Neurosurgery  · Â
Male  · Â
Age 56
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Dr. Anders Cohen, DO is a neurosurgery specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has been practicing for 14 years. He graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute Of Technology in 1997 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Gotham Neurosurgery @ Brooklyn Hospital
240 Willoughby St # 4E
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthFirst
- Humana
- MVP Health Care
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
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Spine Disorders
very high
more than 92% of peers
Spondylosis
very high
more than 91% of peers
Spinal Stenosis
very high
more than 91% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Cohen "Dr. Anders Cohen provides comprehensive Neurosurgical care combining the latest minimally invasive techniques for the brain & spine with the most humanistic attitude toward his patients."
1 Â Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Â Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery*
81 Â Conditions Treated
- Acrocephalosyndactyly
- Aneurysm
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
- Ataxia
- Back Pain
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Congenital Spine Disorders
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniofacial Disorders
- Craniospinal Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Intracranial Hematoma
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Moyamoya Disease
- Myelopathy
- Neck Injuries
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Diseases
- Nerve Injury
- Nervous System Disorders
- Neurological Diseases
- Neurological Injuries
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pediatric Tumor
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Dislocation
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondolthesis
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sports Injuries
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Temporal Lobe Seizure
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tumor
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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36 Â Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Craniotomy
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Microsurgical Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Percutaneous Disc Decompression
- Percutaneous Herniated Disc Surgery
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Surgery
- Sports Medicine Surgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
- Stereotaxis
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- HofstraUndergraduate School | Graduated 1986
- New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute Of TechnologyMedical School | Graduated 1997
- Massapequa General HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1998
- North Shore University HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2000
- Long Island Jewish Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2003
- New York-Presbyterian/Weill CornellFellowship Hospital | Completed 2004
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Cornell Neurosurgery Resident Teaching Award, 2007
- Patients Choice Award, 2010
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- French
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Cohen's expertise and skills immediately relieved my pain after sugery. The recovery pain has been minimal..AWESOME...
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61JASMINE deGeneste in Brooklyn new york – Apr 13, 2016
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Dr Anders Cohen is professional, skillful, honest, excellent, passionate and an amazing surgeon. He has compassion and understanding for his patients. He's there with you before, during and after surgery. I would highly recommend Dr Anders Cohen to my family, friends and anyone who requires his...Read More
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71Ms Ruth Butler in Queens, New York – Apr 08, 2016