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Dr. David Chesler, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
3.6 (15)
Map Pin Small East Setauket, NY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Chesler, MD

Dr. David Chesler, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in East Setauket, NY. They specialize in Pediatric Neurosurgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Chesler an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Chesler works at Practice in East Setauket, NY with other offices in Commack, NY, Riverhead, NY and Stony Brook, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1 along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chesler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    New York Spine & Brain Surgery
    24 Research Way Ste 200, East Setauket, NY 11733 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213
  2. 2
    Advanced Specialty Care - Commack
    500 Commack Rd Ste 201B, Commack, NY 11725 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213
  3. 3
    Ny Spine & Brain Surgery Ufpc
    54 Commerce Ave Ste 7, Riverhead, NY 11901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213
  4. 4
    Stony Brook University Hospital
    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213

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  • Stony Brook University Hospital

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Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Brain Surgery
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Acoustic Neuroma
Acrocephalosyndactyly
Adult Spina Bifida
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
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Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
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Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Craniosynostosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Tear
Extradural Hemorrhage
Fracture
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Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Occult Spinal Dysraphism
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Epilepsy
Pediatric Spina Bifida
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spasticity
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Split Spinal Cord Malformation
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Tuberous Sclerosis
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Adult Epilepsy Surgery
Aneurysm Clipping
Baclofen Pump Therapy
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Brain Tumor Surgery
Complex Pediatric Spine Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Epilepsy Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Microsurgery of Brain Tumors
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pediatric Spine Surgery
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Pituitary Surgery
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    3.6
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    Based on 15 ratings
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    About Dr. David Chesler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1801930573
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of Maryland Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Michigan / Ann Arbor
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. David Chesler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chesler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chesler has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chesler has seen patients for Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chesler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Chesler. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chesler.

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