4.2
41 Ratings with 17 written Reviews
Summary
Amir Dehdashti, MD, FACS, is a renowned neurosurgeon, and one of the few dual-trained cerebrovascular and skull base surgeons in the United States. He serves as the director of cerebrovascular neurosurgery and director of cerebrovascular research at North Shore University Hospital/ Northwell Health. He is a Professor of Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Dehdashti's areas of expertise include cerebrovascular surgery for brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, brainstem cavernous malformations, carotid artery disease, and bypass surgery for moyamoya disease and brain aneurysms. He specializes in skull base surgery for acoustic neuromas and meningiomas, minimally invasive endoscopic skull base surgery for pituitary and other skull base tumors, cranial nerve surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, and craniovertebral junction surgery including Chiari. He has developed minimally invasive approaches to many complex …cerebrovascular and cranial base diseases, and is one of a few neurosurgeons in the country with internationally recognized expertise in bypass surgery. With 16 years in practice as a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Dehdashti understands the intricacies and delicate nature of brain surgery, and approaches each unique case with meticulous attention to detail. He is dedicated to providing the latest, most effective surgical options that offer the best possible outcomes, which is why patients both nationally and internationally are often referred to him. A global leader in neurosurgical research, Dr. Dehdashti has published in more than 200 medical papers, and has edited two textbooks, Surgery of Craniovertebral Junction, and Atlas of Modern Cavernous Sinus Surgery. He has given more than 400 lectures at national and international meetings. His current research focuses on cerebrovascular outcomes and new technologies, as well as brain arteriovenous malformations, aneurysms and skull base surgery. Dr. Dehdashti completed his neurosurgery residency in Geneva, Switzerland, and then trained at Toronto Western Hospital, one of the largest neurosurgery centers in the world, and completed dedicated and separate fellowships in skull base, minimally invasive endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroendovascular, and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. As the program director of the globally recognized, CAST-accredited cerebrovascular neurosurgery fellowship at North Shore University Hospital, Dr. Dehdashti is passionate about training the next generation of subspecialty neurosurgeons many of whom trained at top neurosurgical institutions and come to him to brush up their techniques. Dr. Dehdashti serves on the board of the North American Skull Base Society and on the Editorial Board for several journals, including Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Operative Neurosurgery, Acta Neurochirurgica and Skull Base. He is also a member of other prestigious medical societies, such as the Cerebrovascular Section of the AANS/CNS, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurosurgical Surgeons, as well as the Society of Neurological Surgeons.
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- accepting new patients
- 28 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, Italian
- SHAHID BEHESHTI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- 17 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Northwell Health Neurosurgery & Spine
805 Northern Blvd Ste 100Great Neck, NY 11021 Tel: (516) 550-2100
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Medical Specialties
Amir Reza Dehdashti has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Amir Reza Dehdashti has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
Amir Reza Dehdashti holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from SHAHID BEHESHTI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1999 and Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences in 1998.
NPI Number
Amir Reza Dehdashti's NPI number is 1063650380.
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