Philip Stieg MD
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine
525 E 68th StSte 651New York, NY 10065
Overview of Dr. Stieg
Dr. Philip Stieg is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in brain and spinal tumors, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, and skull base surgery. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1983. Dr. Stieg has served as the Department Chair at New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 2001 and holds a professorship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His past roles include appointments at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University Health Service, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Stieg has extensive experience with conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, glioblastoma, and cerebrovascular disorders. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, and he has contributed to clinical trials. Dr. Stieg has received multiple recognitions, including being named among America's Top Doctors and receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1983 - 1989
Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
MA State Medical License 1989 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2027
CT State Medical License 2023 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2000 - 2026
TX State Medical License 1986 - 1990
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2019
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003-2019
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2003-2019
Clinical Trials
- Oral Tarceva Study for Recurrent/Residual Glioblastoma Multiforme and Anaplastic Astrocytoma Start of enrollment: 2006 Mar 01
- Super-Selective Intraarterial Intracranial Infusion of Avastin (Bevacizumab) Start of enrollment: 2009 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- [68Ga]-DOTATATE PET SUV Reduction After Bevacizumab in High-Grade Meningioma: A Potential Treatment Response Biomarker.Kellen Vo Vu, Hannah G Otis, Andrew Brandmaier, Joseph R Osborne, Philip E Stieg
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2026-02-23 - [Ga68]DOTATATE PET in Schwannomas: Distinct Avidity Pattern Supporting Noninvasive Diagnosis.Sara Luck, Neil Sathi, Hiba Shaqra, Ali Mozayan, Arsalan Haghdel
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2026-01-30 - Postoperative seizure, stroke, hemorrhage, and cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome rates in adult patients with moyamoya disease undergoing revascularization: a systemati...Sara Luck, Danielle Golub, Hayley Donaldson, Parsa Nilchian, Stephanie Hsu
Neurosurgical Review. 2026-01-17
Journal Articles
- Case Report Bow Hunter Syndrome with Associated PseudoaneurysmAthos Patsalides, Apostolos John Tsiouris, Roger Hartl, Christoph Wipplinger, Philip E Stieg, ScienceDirect
- Surgical Technique and Clinically Relevant Resection Cavity Dynamics Following Implantation of Cesium-131 Brachytherapy in Patients with Brain MetastasesJohn A Boockvar, Stefanie P Lazow, Theodore H Schwartz, Susan Pannullo, A Gabriella Wernicke, Philip E Stieg, Operative Neurosurgery
Authored Content
- 7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's DiseaseOctober 2019
- 256 Ways to Be Depressed (and Finding a Path Out of It)September 2019
- Paul Greengard: An AppreciationApril 2019
Press Mentions
Dr. J Mocco Appointed Chair of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Neurosurgeon-In-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical CenterOctober 21st, 2025- $9M Grant Funds Study of Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’sOctober 27th, 2021
- $9M Grant Funds Study of Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s DiseaseOctober 26th, 2021
Grant Support
- Stroke Trials Network of Columbia and CornellCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2018–2028
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Centerhttp://weillcornellbrainandspine.org
- Dr. Phil Stieghttps://drphilstieg.com/
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