Dr. Edward Connolly Jr, MD
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53 y/o
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Dr. Edward Connolly Jr, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 21 years. He specializes in neurosurgery.Read his story
Columbia University Medical Center Department of Neurosurgery
710 W 168th St # 4-431
New York, NY 10032Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Affinity Health Plan
- Amida Care
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- HealthFirst
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
- VNS Choice
- WellCare
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Subdural Hemorrhage
very high
more than 99% of peers
Brain Surgery
very high
more than 99% of peers
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
very high
more than 92% of peers
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Dr. Connolly Jr's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Connolly Jr "Dr. Connolly serves as the Surgical Director of the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, caring for patients suffering from the acute effects of both hemorrhagic as well as ischemic stroke. Working as part of an extremely experienced and world-renowned team of critical care and stroke neurologists, as well as interventional radiologists, endovascular neurosurgeons, neuroanesthesiologists, and specialized nurse practitioners, he provides highly personalized, state of the art care for patients with brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, spontaneous hemorrhages, as well as for those patients with carotid stenosis, moyamoya disease, and cerebral ischemia due to atherosclerosis and other vasculopathies. In addition he serves as the Director of the Cerebrovascular Research laboratory which continues to be at the forefront of biomedical science, bringing the latest discoveries to the operating room and the patient bedside to not only treat but also prevent stroke. Dr. Connolly's special interests include Brain Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Carotid Stenosis, EC-IC Bypass for Atheroocclusive disease and moyamoya, Surgical management of acute cerebrovascular emergencies"
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Connolly Jr "We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. "
1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
30 Conditions Treated
- Achondroplasia
- Acute Stroke
- Aneurysm
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Brain Abscess
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Disorders
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Cavernous Malformation Brain
- Cavernous Venous Malformation
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Congenital Spine Disorders
- Cranial Nerve Disorders
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
- Epidural Hematoma
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus, Adult
- Intracranial Hematoma
- Moyamoya Disease
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hematoma
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Vascular Malformations
- Vascular Malformations of the Brain
24 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Aneurysm Stenting
- Arterial Aneurysm Surgery
- Biopsy
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Surgery
- Cerebrovascular Surgery
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Craniotomy
- Craniotomy for Aneurysm
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for AVM
- Microsurgery of Brain Tumors
- Microsurgical Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally-Invasive Neurosurgery
- Radio Surgery
- Shunts
- Stenting
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
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
- Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New OrleansMedical School | Graduated 1991
- New York Presbyterian Hosp Columbia Univ Medical CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 1992
- New York Presbyterian Hosp Columbia Univ Medical CtrFellowship Hospital | Completed 1997
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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I had an appointment with a neurosurgeon in New Jersey. She told me that there was only one doctor that I wanted to go to for my condition - Dr. Connolly. I was scared for my life and my future, but Dr. Connolly immediately made me feel more at ease. He was humane and approachable in an office...Read More
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Dennis J. in NJ – Sep 14, 2018
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Dr. Connolly made me feel at ease going into my aneurysm surgery.
Everything went smoothly and the team were friendly, helpful, answered
All questions and responded promptly
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Aug 21, 2018
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What can I say! Excellent! 5 Stars. Dr. Connolly took such wonderful care of me and saved my life. Evangeline, his nurse practitioner helped me in so many ways when I was facing obstacles, she explained things carefully and is very efficient. Great team those 2
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Tanya Ortiz – Aug 20, 2018
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Dr. Connolly and his team did an outstanding job treating my wife for a very serious condition. Our whole family is grateful for his skill and knowledge.
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Frank DeLuca in NY – Jul 16, 2018
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Dr. Connolly saved my wife's life. His team is caring and considerate. We highly recommend Dr. Connolly. Brilliant but also a very caring man!!
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Ted & Jane Zazopoulos in NJ – Jul 07, 2018
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