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Yaroslav (Jacob) Gelfand, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Gelfand’s clinical specialty is in the use of minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and treat a wide variety of spine pathologies and problems. With extensive training in both minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, Dr. Gelfand offers the latest treatment options to patients, using cutting-edge technology including intraoperative image guidance, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and pre-operative computer planning.After completing his Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering at University of California, Davis, Dr. Gelfand studied his Doctor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, earning the degree in 2013. His time at Weill Cornell included a yearlong Howard Hughes Medical Fellowship at the institution’s neurobiology and behavioral science lab. From 2013 to 2018, Dr. Gelfand pursued a residency in neurosurgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He …then completed a research fellowship at Columbia University as well as a nonclinical research fellowship with Globus Medical's Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center in 2019, before returning to be chief resident at Einstein’s Department of Neurological Surgery from 2019 to 2020. In 2021, Dr. Gelfand completed his yearlong minimally invasive and complex spine surgery fellowship at the University of California’s Los Angeles Spine Center.Dr. Gelfand’s research focuses on the latest spine technology, surgical techniques and patient outcomes. He has authored and co-authored over 35 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters along with many more abstracts and presentations. His research efforts have been presented at numerous national and international conferences and have been recognized with several distinguished awards. He is also a reviewer for Global Spine Journal, Clinical Biomechanics and Spine Journal.Dr. Gelfand is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
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- accepting new patients
- 41 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of California at Los Angeles
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Yaroslav Gelfand has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 40 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish |
| Elmsford , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | Tarrytown , NY |
| Med School: Cornell University Medical College (Medical Education) | Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med | Med School: Cornell University | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yaroslav Gelfand
Medical Specialties
Yaroslav Gelfand has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Yaroslav Gelfand has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Yaroslav Gelfand holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of California at Los Angeles and UCLA Medical Center.
Residency
Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Cornell University Medical College (Medical Education).
NPI Number
Yaroslav Gelfand's NPI number is 1740616176.
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