Spinal Schwannomas Doctors in New York

Although a spinal tumor may be suspected or even tentatively diagnosed by the person’s primary care physician, schwannomas should only be treated by an experienced neurosurgeon. Within neurosurgery, there are sub-specialists whose expertise in treating spinal schwannomas in people is unparalleled:

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Neurosurgery

A neurosurgeon in a spinal practice is fully qualified to perform any kind of spinal surgery. Neurosurgery is a demanding practice that requires the most skilled surgeons with the most extensive experience along with compassion and empathy for people. The neurosurgeons at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery perform complex surgical procedures every week and have an international reputation for their expertise.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Neurosurgeons who specialize in stereotactic radiosurgery have advanced training in the use of advanced stereotactic techniques and equipment, including the Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, proton beams, and linear accelerators. These noninvasive techniques are on the cutting edge of neurosurgery and require the most experienced surgeons with the most up-to-date training in the technology and procedures used to treat many conditions, including schwannomas.

Our Neurosurgeons & Radiosurgeons

A highly trained team of spinal neurosurgeons and radiosurgeons at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery are available to treat schwannomas and other spinal tumors.

Roger Härtl, M.D.

Roger Härtl, M.D., named as one of the top 50 spine surgeons in the United States, is Co-director of Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care. He’s also the official neurosurgeon for the New York Giants. Dr. Härtl’s clinical and research expertise is in simple and complex spine surgery, neurotrauma, and neurocritical care medicine. Dr. Härtl believes that surgery should be a part of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, and he works very closely with other specialists in a team effort to achieve the best outcome for his patients. (Read more about Dr. Härtl.)

Susan Pannullo, M.D.

Dr. Susan Pannullo is board-certified in both Neurology and Neurological Surgery and specializes in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice allows her access to the Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and Brainlab iX, all of which allow non-invasive treatment of spinal tumors and other conditions of the brain and spine. (Read more about Dr. Pannullo.)

The Best Neurosurgeons for Your Spine

The neurosurgeons at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery are fortunate to be part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital team. We are consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top hospitals in New York and in the country, and our Neurosurgery service ranks as the #1 program in New York (Newsweek/Statista). Together, the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center team is the best choice for your spine.