Dr. David Semenoff M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. David Semenoff M.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(26)
47 New Scotland Avenue Albany New York, 11208
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. David Semenoff practices Neurological Surgery in Albany, New York. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Semenoff prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Albany Medical College

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery- Neurosurgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Spinal Cord ConditionsSurgery of Skull and Brain Tumors

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Albany Medical College -

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society

Articles and Publications

  • Has Published Neurological Articles

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Good education; Supportive family

Hobbies / Sports

  • Outdoors, Aviation related activities

Dr. David Semenoff M.D.'s Practice location

47 New Scotland Avenue -
Albany, New York 11208
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Patient Experience with Dr. Semenoff


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Dr. David Semenoff M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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