Summary

Dr. Yassari earned his medical degree in 1997 from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria with a dissertation in neuropathology. He completed his basic surgical training (1997-1998) in England at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich, East Anglia, before relocating to the United States, where he received a master of science degree in experimental pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Chicago Hospital and was a fellow at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Subsequently, he underwent fellowship training in spinal oncology and reconstructive and complex spine surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was an instructor in neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery.He started his tenure as Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Montefiore and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2010 and rose through the academic ranks to become Professor of Neurological Surgery in 2018. In 2012, Dr. Yassari was designated as Associate Program Director and then in 2014 as the Program Director of the Neurological Surgery Residency Program. He is a founding member and the Director of Surgical Services for the Montefiore Spine Center, a multidisciplinary center for the treatment of patients with spinal disease. In addition, he is a faculty member at our Albert Einstein Global Health Center and leads an annual neurosurgical mission to Mongolia.Dr. Yassari is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, AOSpine, the American Medical Association and the New York Academy of Sciences.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Reza Yassari has 5 locations

Montefiore Nyack Hospital

160 N Midland AveNyack, NY 10960

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care -Westchester

555 Taxter RdElmsford, NY 10523

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Polish
Nyack , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Medical University of Vienna (Medical Education) Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Reza Yassari

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - IPA
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Montefiore HMO - HMO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Nationwide
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • VillageCareMax
  • VillageCareMax - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Reza Yassari has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Reza Yassari has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency

University of Chicago Hospital

Medical School

Medical University of Vienna (Medical Education)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Reza Yassari's office located?
Dr. Reza Yassari's office is located at 160 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY, 10960.
Which hospitals is Dr. Reza Yassari affiliated with?
Dr. Reza Yassari is affiliated with Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Reza Yassari speak?
Dr. Reza Yassari speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Reza Yassari?
You can find contact information for Dr. Reza Yassari here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Reza Yassari accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Reza Yassari has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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