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Dr. John Golfinos, MD

Oncology*
4.5 (16)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Golfinos, MD

Dr. John Golfinos, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Oncology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Manhattan. Dr. Golfinos, completed a residency at Barrow Neur Institute. Patients rated Dr. Golfinos an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Golfinos works at Practice in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Cranial Nerve Cancer and Brain Cancer 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. Golfinos' Office Locations

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    Nyu Neurosurgery Associates
    530 1st Ave Ste 8R, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-2950

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  • NYU Langone Hospital-Manhattan

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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Brain Surgery
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Anemia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
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Brain Tumor
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Hemophilia
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Liver Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Schwannomatosis
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Oral Cancer Screening
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skin Screenings
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    4.5
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    About Dr. John Golfinos, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1356355119
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Barrow Neur Institute
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Princeton University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Golfinos, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Golfinos is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Golfinos has seen patients for Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Cranial Nerve Cancer and Brain Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Golfinos on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Golfinos. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Golfinos.

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