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David Chesler, MD, Neurosurgery, East Setauket, NY, Stony Brook University Hospital

DavidA.CheslerMDPhD

Neurosurgery • East Setauket, NY

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

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, St. Charles Hospital, and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and has been in practice 11 years. He is one of 6 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
  • New York University
    New York UniversityMPhil, Neuroimmunology, 1997 - 2000
  • New York University
    New York UniversityMS, Biology, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganBS, Biology, 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2014
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • American Board Of Pediatric Neurological SurgeryPediatric Neurosurgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2006
  • Gladys Mateyko Award for Excellence in Biology 2001
  • Travel Award Fellowship NYU GSAS, 1998
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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
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Books/Book Chapters

  • The ISPN Guide to Pediatric Neurosurgery 
    Chapter: Brainstem Tumors In Children 
    Chesler, D.A., Zhou, Z., El Khashab, M., Jallo, G.I.Editors: D. Sandberg and R. Abbott.2013
  • Clinics in Developmental Medicine 
    Chapter: Tumours of the Spine in Children. In “Disorders of the Spinal Cord in Children.” 
    Chesler, D.A., Noggle, J., Nicolin, G., Kilday, J., and Jallo, G.I.Editors: M. Pike.Wiley2013
  • Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology 
    Chapter: Innate Immune Responses in Viral Encephalitis. In “Protective and Pathological Immune Responses in the CNS.” 
    Page 63 - 94Reiss, C. S., Chesler, D. A., Hodges, J., Ireland, D. D. C., and Chen, N.Springer, Berlin2002

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
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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
  • First of Its Kind Case of Craniosynostosis in Triplets, Surgically Repaired at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
    First of Its Kind Case of Craniosynostosis in Triplets, Surgically Repaired at Stony Brook Children’s HospitalMay 5th, 2017
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

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