Because It Is Brain Surgery...

The Department of Neurosurgery Adds Shining Stars to Its Already Brilliant Constellation

"We like to think we're building the New York Yankees of neurosurgery," says John Golfinos, MD, associate professor of neurosurgery and otolaryngology and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. "It's great to be in a department where you know that any case can be handled."

In a field with more than its share of large personalities, Dr. Golfinos is known for his down-to-earth demeanor, but his pride, in this instance, is understandable. For three consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings has placed our program in neurosurgery among the top 10 in America. Now, two world-renowned neurosurgeons will join what many already consider New York City's finest department of neurosurgery.

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Dr. John Golfinos, chair of Neurosurgery (third from left), with three of his new recruits:  Dr. Noel Perin (far left), Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis (second from left), and Dr. Chandranath Sen (far right).
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