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David Langer, MD, Neurosurgery, New York, NY, Glen Cove Hospital

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Neurosurgery • New York, NY

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology

Chairman of Neurosurgery Lenox Hill Hospital Vice President Neurosurgery Western Region Northwell Health

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Summary

  • David Langer, MD, is the chair of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Vice President of neurosurgery for Northwell Health's Western Region. He is Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Internationally recognized as an expert in cerebral revascularization and cerebral aneurysms, his work focuses on diseases of the brain vessels. Dr. Langer's work has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications and he has spoken nationally and internationally on vascular disorders such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the brain. He is one of the few cerebral bypass surgeons in the country. He also maintains an active practice in spinal disease and benign brain tumors including acoustic neuromas and meningiomas.

    A third generation physician, Dr. Langer attended the University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate and medical school. He stayed on at Penn and completed his neurosurgical residency under the direction of Eugene Flamm, MD. Dr. Langer also completed a mid-career fellowship at the University at Buffalo in cerebrovascular disease treatment including aneurysms, AVMs, and carotid disease.

    Dr. Langer established the Moyamoya Center of the Neuroscience Institute at Northwell Health and developed a project focused on the use of social networking technology and video to enhance the patient experience and improve the medical record which has become Playback Health- a Snapchat and Instagram for healthcare.

    In 2013 Dr. Langer was recruited as director of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill and subsequently went on to help establish the first Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is currently Chairman of this new department. His goal is to further expand this program by creating an environment emphasizing collaboration, communication and world-class clinical care.

    • Operating In 3D

    Neurosurgeons at Lenox Hill Hospital are revolutionizing operative neurosurgery with cutting-edge, 3D and 4K technology utilizing an innovative video exoscope.

    Lenox Hill Hospital Department of Neurosurgery Overview

    The neurosurgery experts at Lenox Hill Hospital, in New York City, are recognized leaders in the treatment of brain, spine and nervous system disorders.

    Dr. Langer Receives Innovation Award

    In 2015, Dr. Langer received the Northwell Health System's President's Award for innovation.

    Creating the Lenox Bypass

    Anew type of intracranial (occurring within the skull) bypass developed and performed by our expert surgeons for the treatment of brain aneurysms.

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo School of Medicine
    University at Buffalo School of MedicineFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, 2009 - 2010
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
    Mount Sinai Beth Israel HospitalFellowship, Neurology and Neurosurgery, 1998 - 1999
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1992 - 1998
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1991
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaBachelor, Arts cum laude (Biology), 1985 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2014
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The Sally Harrington Goldwater Memorial Visiting Professor Award Barrow Neurological Foundation, 2018
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014-2018
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2010-2018
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Occult Subclavian Steal in the Setting of Right Middle Cerebral Ischemia: A Clinical Role for Quantitative MRA?  
    D. J. Langer, D. Lefton, L. Ostengren,, C. Brockington , J. Song , Y. Niimi , P. Bhargava , A. Berenstein, Neurosurgery
  • Embolization of Vein of Galen Malformations: Quantification of Shunt Reduction with MR Non-invasive Optimal Vessel Analysis (NOVA).  
    D. J. Langer, J. K. Song, Y. Niimi, M. Chwajol, D.R. Lefton, J.L. Brisman, M. J. Kupersmith, and A. Berenstein, J. Neurosurgery Pediatrics
  • In Vivo Protein Expression from mRNA Delivered into Adult Rat Brain.  
    K. Kariko, J.M. Keller, V.A. Harris, D.J. Langer, F.S. Welsh, J. Neurosci Methods
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Parasurgical Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. 
    Chapter: Neurologic and Neurosurgical Emergencies 
    Page 205 - 241Langer D.J., Zager E., Flamm E.SEditors: Cruz, J.W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia
  • Surgical Treatment of Anterior Circulation Aneurysms. 
    Chapter: Neurobase 
    Langer D.J. and Flamm E.SEditors: Stein S.
  • Clinical Presentation of Cerebral Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. 
    Chapter: Management of Cerebral Aneurysms 
    Schwartz LF and Langer DJEditors: LeRoux PD, Winn HR.W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Outcome Analysis for Repeat Cervical Surgery in the “Failed Neck”.
    Patient, D.J. Langer, R. Weil, P.M. Marcotte, CNS
  • High Level of Protein Expression Achieved by mRNA Transfection In Cultured Neurons Rat Brain.
    K. Karikó*, E. S. Barnathan, V. M.-Y. Lee, Y. Rangel, D. J. Langer, and F. A. Welsh., Society for Neuroscience Abstract
  • Adenoviral Penton Protein Improves Transfection Efficiency of mRNA and Plasmid DNA in Primary Neuroglial Cells.
    D.J. Langer, K.J. Fisher, R.W. Malone, J.A. Hecker, E.S. Barnathan, F.A. Welsh, M.A. Dichter, and K. Kariko, Society for Neuroscience Abstract
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Lectures

  • Operative Visualization- The Next Generation 
    Mount Sinai Digital Neuro Symposium, New York, NY. - 12/7/2018
  • Operating microscope in Neurosurgery 
    University of Kansas Health System, Invited Lecturer, Kansas City, MO. - 11/2018
  • Presentation on the Orbeye Exoscope 
    CNS Annual Meeting, Houston, TX. - 10/2018
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Other

  • Transportable Imaging- Combining OsiriX for Mac with the iPad for PACS retrieval. 
    D.J. Langer, Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia Magazine

Authored Content

  • Internal Maxillary Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Cranial Bypass; The New “Work Horse” for Cerebral Flow ReplacementApril 2018
  • Internal Maxillary Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Cranial Bypass; The New “Work Horse” for Cerebral Flow ReplacementApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Lenox Hill Hospital First in Manhattan to Use Brain Mapping Technology
    Lenox Hill Hospital First in Manhattan to Use Brain Mapping TechnologyMay 16th, 2023
  • Spinal Cord Stimulator Helps Paralysis Patient Walk Again
    Spinal Cord Stimulator Helps Paralysis Patient Walk AgainFebruary 22nd, 2023
  • 'i'm a Neurosurgeon Who Can't Move. Now What?'
    'i'm a Neurosurgeon Who Can't Move. Now What?'June 15th, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

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