Summary

Dr. Bruce is a leading authority on complex tumors of the brain and skull base. He leads a multidisciplinary effort as Co-Director of the Brain Tumor Center and Director of Skull Base Surgery specializing in the surgical treatment of gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumors, skull base tumors, craniopharyngiomas and pineal tumors. His surgical expertise includes extensive experience with minimally invasive techniques and stereotactic surgery as well as surgical alternatives such as radiosurgery. This broad expertise allows treatment to be tailored and optimized for individual patients according to their needs. As Co-Director of the Brain Tumor Center, Dr. Bruce leads an NIH-funded translational brain tumor research effort with interests in immunotherapy and drug delivery systems. In addition to his laboratory research interests, he is actively involved in experimental clinical protocols for the treatment of brain tumors. Dr. Bruce's special interests include Brain Tumors, Skull Base Tumors, Pituitary Tumors and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Learn more here: They Walk in the Shoes of Giants and Even Sit in Their Chairs
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Office Location

CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

710 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 47 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jeffrey N Bruce

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriHealth of New Jersey
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • QualCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jeffrey N Bruce has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jeffrey N Bruce has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Cancer (Astrocytoma)
  • Brain Cancer (Craniopharyngioma)
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Microsurgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orbital Cancer
  • Pineal Gland Tumor (Pinealoma)
  • Skull Base Cancer
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolGraduated in 1983

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Is Dr. Jeffrey Bruce accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Jeffrey Bruce accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Jeffrey Bruce affiliated with?
Dr. Jeffrey Bruce is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Jeffrey Bruce's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Bruce's office is located at 710 W 168th St, New York, NY, 10032.
What languages does Dr. Jeffrey Bruce speak?
Dr. Jeffrey Bruce speaks Spanish.

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