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Dean Chou, MD, Neurosurgery, New York, NY

Dean Chou MD

Neurosurgery•New York, NY

Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Chief, Division of Spine Surgery. Bennett M. Stein Professor of Neurological Surgery. Vice Chair of Neurosurgery. Columbia University. New York Presbyterian/Och Spine Hospital

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Overview of  Dr. Chou

Dr. Dean Chou is a neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine surgery, located in New York, NY. He obtained his medical degree at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, undertook his residency in neurological surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and completed a complex spine fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Currently, he is the Bennett M. Stein Professor of Neurosurgery, the Chief of the Spine Division, and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery at Columbia University. He was previously Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedics at the University of California San Francisco. His expertise includes scoliosis, deformities, tumors, degenerative conditions, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Chou has participated in clinical trials and has received awards, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification. He is board certified and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2003 - 2004
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1997 - 2003
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2028
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Minimally Invasive Lateral Interbody Fusion 
    American Association of Neurological Surgeons(AANS), Rosemont, Illinois - 6/29/2012
  • Principles and Treatment of Spinal Disorders for Residents 
    AOSpine North America, New Orleans, Louisiana - 1/20/2012

Press Mentions

  • 'The Field Is Evolving for the Better': 4 Leaders' Outlook on the Spine, Orthopedic Industries
    'The Field Is Evolving for the Better': 4 Leaders' Outlook on the Spine, Orthopedic IndustriesMay 9th, 2023
  • Dean Chou Appointed Chief of Spine Division in Neurological Surgery
    Dean Chou Appointed Chief of Spine Division in Neurological SurgeryNovember 4th, 2022
  • The September 2020 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus Examines Thoracolumbar Anterior Spine Surgery
    The September 2020 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus Examines Thoracolumbar Anterior Spine SurgeryAugust 27th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS California CaliforniaCare HMO
    BCBS California PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    Blue Shield California HMO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net California Large Group PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed Plus
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed POS
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Pacificare HMO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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