David J. Altschul, MD
Neurological Surgery
- Director of Neurovascular Surgery, Co-Director Montefiore Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Assistant Professor
Montefiore at 3316 Rochambeau Avenue
3316 Rochambeau Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467-2841
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About
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David Altschul, MD—a graduate of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York?completed a general surgery internship, neurological surgery residency (he served as chief resident) and a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery at Montefiore.
He also completed an endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York City.
Dr. Altschul is one of only a few surgeons in the region trained in both endovascular (interventional) and open neurological surgery for adult and pediatric patients.
Gender: Male
Credentials
Titles and Positions
- Director of Neurovascular Surgery, Co-Director Montefiore Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship St Lukes-Roosevelt Hosp Ctr
- Residency Montefiore Medical Center
Areas of Expertise
Specialties
Clinical Focus
Acute stroke, brain aneurysms, tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), spinal AVMs and carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCF), dural arteriovenous fistulas, vein of Galen malformations, vascular malformations and vasospasm.
Treatment methods include:
- Coil embolization of aneurysms
- Transarterial embolization of AVMs and adrenal venous sampling (AVFs)
- Carotid angioplasty and stenting
- Intracranial stents for aneurysms and strokes
- Transarterial, transvenous and direct puncture embolization of congenital AVMs and congenital and acquired AVFs
Research Focus
Locations
Primary Location
Montefiore at 3316 Rochambeau Avenue
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Additional Locations
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960
845-348-8880
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care -Westchester
555 Taxter Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
833-691-8326
