Brett Youngerman, Neurosurgeon
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Brett Youngerman

Neurosurgeon

710 West 168th Street New York NY, 10023
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Dr. Brett Youngerman practices Neurological Surgery in New York, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Youngerman 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.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Movement disorders: Parkinson's disease, tremorEpilepsyBrain tumorsStereotactic and functional neurosurgeryMinimally invasive neurosurgery: stereotactic radiosurgery, laser ablation, endoscopic neurosurgery

Professional Memberships

  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons  
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons  

Areas of research

Quality improvement, healthcare technology/informatics, clinical decision support

Neuromodulation

Brett Youngerman's Practice location

710 West 168th Street -
New York, NY 10023
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