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David Chesler, MD, Neurosurgery, East Setauket, NY

David A. Chesler MD PhD

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Epilepsy Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pituitary Surgery


Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics

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Overview of  Dr. Chesler

Dr. David Chesler is a neurosurgeon in East Setauket, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Mather Hospital, and St. Charles Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been in practice 11 years. He is one of 4 doctors at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and one of 6 doctors at Mather Hospital who specialize in Neurosurgery. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He has more than 50 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2007 - 2013
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandInternship, Neurological Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2006
  • New York University
    New York UniversityPhD, Neuroimmunology, 1997 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2027
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2014
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    American Board Of Pediatric Neurological SurgeryPediatric Neurosurgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Adipose Tissue vs Bone Marrow: In Vitro Comparison of Their Tropism towards Gliomas  
    Pendleton, C., Li, Q., Chesler, D.A., Yuan, K., Guerrero-Cazares, H., Quiñones-Hinojosa, A, PLoS One, 1/1/2013
  • Harvey Cushing’s early management of hydrocephalus: An historical picture of the conundrum of hydrocephalus until modern shunts after WWII.  
    Chesler, D.A., Pendleton, C., Ahn, E.S., and Quiñones-Hinojosa, A., Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 1/1/2012
  • The Origin of Glioblastoma Initiating Cells  
    Chesler, D.A., Berger, M., and Quiñones-Hinojosa, A., Frontiers in Bioscience (Schol Ed), 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells as Potential Delivery Vehicles for Glioblastoma Treatment
    Li, Q., Salas, S., Pendleton, C., Wijesekera, O., Chesler, D., Wang, J., Wmith, C. Guerrero-Cazares, H., Levchenko, A., Quinones-Hinojosa, A., 17th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO). Society for Neuro-Oncology, 1/1/2012
  • Recent advances in brain tumor management: intracerebral delivery from mesenchymal stem cells to nanoparticles
    Chesler, D.A., International Symposium on Clinical and Basic Investigation in Glioblastoma. II Symposium Seve Balle, 1/1/2011
  • Need for Instrumented Spinal Fixation Subsequent to Resection of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors in a Pediatric Population: A Single Institution Experience
    Chesler, D.A., Pendleton, C., Undabeitia, J., Jallo, G.I., CNS 2011. Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 1/1/2011

Press Mentions

  • Triplets Born with Rare Cranial Condition ‘Thriving’ at 1
    Triplets Born with Rare Cranial Condition ‘Thriving’ at 1December 29th, 2017
  • How Triplets Born with a 1 in 500 Trillion-Chance Skull Defect Defied All Odds
    How Triplets Born with a 1 in 500 Trillion-Chance Skull Defect Defied All OddsMay 8th, 2017
  • Adorable US Triplets with Skull Deformity Overcome Rare Birth Defect
    Adorable US Triplets with Skull Deformity Overcome Rare Birth DefectMay 5th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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