Summary

Dr. McCormick is the Gallen Professor of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also the Director of The Och Spine Hospital at The Neurological Institute of New York and an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His clinical and research interests focus exclusively on the evaluation, surgical management, and outcomes assessment of patients with disorders of the spine and spinal cord. He is a world-renowned spinal neurosurgeon and recognized expert in the surgical management of spinal disorders including spinal cord tumors, vascular malformations, herniated cervical and lumbar discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, microsurgery, arthroplasty, and spinal stabilization and fusion for traumatic and degenerative spinal instability and deformity.
Dr. McCormick graduated from Columbia University and received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He performed research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and trained in Neurological Surgery at the prestigious Neurological Institute of New York. He performed a one-year complex spine surgery fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin and returned to the Neurological Institute of New York to join the neurosurgical staff as the first neurosurgeon to dedicate his practice entirely to the treatment of patients with spinal disorders. In the 25 years of practice, Dr. McCormick has performed nearly 7000 spinal procedures on patients from around the world but with special emphasis on patients from tri-state area.
Dr. McCormick has received numerous awards including the prestigious Columbia College 2007 John Jay award for professional achievement, the 2009 Joint Spine Section Meritorious Service award, and was an honored lecturer at national, international, and institutional events on numerous occasions. He has consistently been named as one of New York’s best doctors since 2001 and for the last several years has been named as one of Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors, America’s Top Doctors for Cancer, and Top Doctors: New York Metro Area.
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Office Locations

Dr. Paul C Mccormick has 3 locations

Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral

504 W 35th StNew York, NY 10001

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 44 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 28 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul C Mccormick

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth of New Jersey
  • Cigna
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • QualCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul C Mccormick has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul C Mccormick has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Herniated Disc
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Cancer
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated in 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Paul Mccormick's office located?
Dr. Paul Mccormick's office is located at 710 W 168th St, New York, NY, 10032.
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Dr. Paul Mccormick speaks English.
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