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Dorothea Altschul, MD, Neurology, Ridgewood, NJ

Dorothea Altschul MD FAHA

Interventional Neurology, Vascular Neurology


Clinical Director Neurointerventional Surgery, The Valley Health System

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  • 1200 E Ridgewood AveSte 200Ridgewood, NJ 07450

  • Phone+1 201-326-8700

  • Fax+1 201-327-8285

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Summary

  • I'm a board certified neurointerventionalist. I do minimal-invasive procedures for cerebrovascular disease, ie. coiling for cerebral aneurysms, stenting for venous stenosis, pulsatile tinnitus and/or intracranial hypertension, middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hemorrhage, embolizations for intractable nose bleeds, and other treatments for vascular malformations.
  • Dr. Dorothea Altschul | Top Rated Neurointerventionalist in New Jersey

    Click on the link today | 201-327-8600 to schedule a consult. On demand telehealth available. She specializes in Aneurysm Coiling, Pseudotumor Cerebri, AVM and

    Dr. Dorothea Altschul | Top Rated Neurointerventionalist in New Jersey

    Dr. Altschul is a neurointerventionalist and stroke surgeon who focuses on complex vascular disease of the brain such as brain aneurysms.

Education & Training

  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsInterventional Neuroradiology, 2008 - 2010
  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2007 - 2008
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 2004 - 2007
  • Westchester Medical Center
    Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Vienna Faculty of Medicine
    University of Vienna Faculty of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2027
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
  • Neuroendovascular Surgery
    The Society of Neurological Surgeons' Committee on Accreditation of Subspecialty Training Neuroendovascular Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Optimizing Stroke And Aneurysm CareFebruary 2021
  • Stroke Trends During Covid-19 pandemicJuly 2020
  • Six Feet AwayMay 2020

Press Mentions

  • Platelet Function Tests Can Improve Outcomes for Brain Aneurysm Patients
    Platelet Function Tests Can Improve Outcomes for Brain Aneurysm PatientsMarch 18th, 2025
  • Female Physicians in Neurointerventional Surgery: Breaking down Barriers
    Female Physicians in Neurointerventional Surgery: Breaking down BarriersMarch 20th, 2023
  • Female Physicians in Neurointerventional Surgery: Breaking down Barriers
    Female Physicians in Neurointerventional Surgery: Breaking down BarriersMarch 20th, 2023

Committees

  • Member, Research Trustee Committee - The Valley Health System 2021 - Present
  • Neuroendovascular Representative, Comprehensive Stroke Committee At The Valley Hospital 2016 - Present

Research History

  • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor In Neurology At New York University2021 - Present
  • Clinical Assistant Professor Of Neurology in Neurological Surgery Vagelos College of Physicians And Surgeons2008 - 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German

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