Dr. David Harter, MD

Dr. David Harter, MD

Neurosurgery  ·  
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Age 50
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Dr. David Harter, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1994 and specializes in neurosurgery, pediatric hematology & oncology, and more.
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NYU Pediatric Neurosurgery Associates

317 E 34th St Ste 1002

New York, NY 10016

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • EmblemHealth
  • Guardian
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Harter's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Hydrocephalus
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Harter treats Hydrocephalus more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Harter treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Hydrocephalus Due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Hydrocephalus, Adult
  • Hydrocephalus, Child
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Obstructive Hydrocephalus
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Harter treats Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus more than 79% of his peers

Dr. Harter treats this condition more than 79% of his peers

Chiari's Deformity
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Harter treats Chiari's Deformity more than 74% of his peers

Dr. Harter treats this condition more than 74% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Chiari Malformation Type 1
  • Chiari Malformation Type 2
  • Chiari Malformation Type 3
  • Chiari Malformation Type 4
  • Chiari Malformation, Adult
  • Chiari Malformation, Pediatric
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Dr. Harter's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acrocephalosyndactyly
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
Autoimmune Diseases
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cavernous Hemangioma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniopharyngioma
Craniotomy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Deep Brain Stimulation
Ear Disorders
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Endoscopy
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heart Disease
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Hydrocephalus
Hypercoagulable State
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Maternal Anemia
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroplasty
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Plasmapheresis
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Pulmonary Disease
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Retina Diseases
Revascularization
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spondylosis
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis
Stomach Diseases
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuberous Sclerosis
Urinary Disorders
Vascular Disease
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebral Column Tumors

About Me

Care Philosophy

Our goal is to provide effective, efficient and compassionate patient (and family) centered care.

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Vascular Neurology

Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery
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Education

  • 2001
    Childrens Memorial Hospital
    Fellowship Hospital
    2001
  • 2000
    University Of Maryland Medical System
    Residency Hospital
    2000
  • 1995
    University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Internship Hospital
    1995
  • 1994
    Georgetown University School Of Medicine
    Medical School
    1994
  • 1990
    State University of New York At Buffalo
    Undergraduate School
    1990

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Harter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harter

4.3

Based on 28 reviews

5 Stars
82.14285714285714%
(23)
4 Stars
0%
(0)
3 Stars
0%
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2 Stars
3.5714285714285716%
(1)
1 Star
14.285714285714286%
(4)

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Dr harter removed a dermoid tumor from my sons head in 2013. He made us feel comfortable in his hands from day 1. He was extremely knowledgable, kind, and compassionate. He really makes you feel calm and collected when going through a rough time. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a...Read More
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I am forever grateful to Dr. Harter and his team who saved my husband’s life by removing colloid cyst after complication from another surgeon's failed try. My gratitude to Dr. Harter and his team are beyond words. Dr. Harter is knowledgeable, professional, understanding, and personable. His...Read More
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I am writing to let everyone know how disappointed and heartbroken we were with Dr. Harter' s care. His office is disorganized and frankly doesn't seem like they care about patients in the least. We cancelled our son's surgery with Dr. Harter because I don't think that my son would receive good...Read More
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Dr. Harter performed a risky surgery by performing a subtotal resection of a JPA tumor growing out of my 12 year old daughter's brainstem. He managed to get out more tumor than anticipated and caused her no neurological deficits. I didn't trust any other doctor but him and I got many opinions....Read More
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I am utterly thankful and blessed to have had brain surgery completed by Dr. Harter. I was very recently diagnosed with ganglioglioma in the right temperal lobe of the brain. Dr. Harter had been completely helpful and has considerably spent a lot of time with my parents and I before my surgery...Read More
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