Summary

Ira M. Goldstein, FAANS, is a board-certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of spinal deformities, degenerative spinal disorders, trauma, and tumors of the spinal column and cord.



Dr. Goldstein also treats a broad spectrum of neurosurgical disorders, including Chiari malformation, brain tumors, peripheral nerve disorders, epilepsy, and intracranial hemorrhage. He has a special interest in spine reconstructive and stabilization but seeks the smallest intervention possible for the treatment of each patient’s issues – which in many instances does not involve surgery.



He graduated from Cornell University with honors. He received his doctorate of medicine from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He received neurosurgical residency training at the Montefiore Medical Center for neurosurgery residency. Thereafter, Dr. Goldstein completed fellowship training in complex spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.



Dr. Goldstein has extensive experience in teaching medical students, residents, and other surgeons, directing medical school and national society training courses as well as assisting spinal device manufacturers with product development and surgical skills training. He has served as an examiner for the board certification of practicing neurosurgeons since 2018. His research in clinical neurosurgery outcomes, innovations, and surgical education has resulted in over 50 scientific articles, numerous abstracts, presentations, and book chapters.


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College
  • 12 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Ira Morris Goldstein has 4 locations

New Jersey Brain and Spine

2 University PlzHackensack, NJ 07601

New Jersey Brain and Spine

70 Park StMontclair, NJ 07042

New Jersey Brain and Spine

650 FROM RDPARAMUS, NJ 07652

New Jersey Brain and Spine

2 S Kinderkamack RdMontvale, NJ 07645

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Dr. Ira Morris Goldstein, MDDr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACSDr. Edward Scheid, MDDr. David Wells-Roth, MD
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Hackensack , NJParamus , NJParamus , NJHackensack , NJ
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Jefferson Medical College Med School: George Washington School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ira Morris Goldstein

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ira Morris Goldstein has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ira Morris Goldstein has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Gamma Knife Surgery (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Infection
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty)
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery, 2020

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Ira Goldstein speak?
Dr. Ira Goldstein speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Ira Goldstein's office located?
Dr. Ira Goldstein's office is located at 2 University Plz, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ira Goldstein affiliated with?
Dr. Ira Goldstein is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

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