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Dr. Alan Hirschfeld, MD
Overview of Dr. Alan Hirschfeld, MD
Dr. Alan Hirschfeld, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from New York University and is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. Patients rated Dr. Hirschfeld an average 4.0 star rating.
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About Dr. Alan Hirschfeld, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Years of Experience
- 47 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1457387318
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- New York University
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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