
Elad I Levy MD MBA FACS FAHA
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology
Professor and Chair, Neurosurgery, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
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40 George Karl BlvdSuite 200Williamsville, NY 14221
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Dr. Elad Levy is a neurosurgeon based in Williamsville, NY, specializing in cerebrovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1997 and completed his residency and fellowship in neurological surgery at UPMC Medical Education and the University at Buffalo, respectively. He also holds an MBA from Northeastern University. Dr. Levy serves as a Professor and Chair at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and holds multiple directorial roles in cerebrovascular surgery and neuroendovascular services. He is experienced in thrombectomy, deep brain stimulation, and the management of cerebrovascular disorders. Dr. Levy has been recognized with several awards, including the Alpha Omega Alpha honor in 2023 and has contributed to various clinical trials and academic publications in his field.
Education & Training
Northeastern UniversityMBA, Magna Cum Laude, 2011 - 2013
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1998 - 2004
University at BuffaloFellowship, Neurological Surgery, 2001 - 2003
UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2028
MA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2001 - 2026
PA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha University at Buffalo, 2023
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award Marquis, 2019
- Teacher of the Year Award Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, 2018
Clinical Trials
- Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial Start of enrollment: 2000 Dec 01
- Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Versus Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Subjects Who Are at Standard Risk for Carotid Endarterectomy With Significant Extracranial Carotid Stenotic Disease (ACT I) Start of enrollment: 2005 Apr 01
- Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis; Comparison of Two Different Surgical Methods; Mini-invasive Decompression to X-stop Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Venous Sinus Stenting for Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Setting of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension-An Institutional Series and Systematic Review of Literature.Jaims Lim, Vinay Jaikumar, Bernard K Okai, Megan D Malueg, Hamid Sharif Khan
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base. 2026-02-01 - Length of Transverse Sinus Reinforcement Predicts Symptom Improvement After Venous Sinus Stenting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.Vinay Jaikumar, Varun Sridhar, Megan D Malueg, Andre Monteiro, Jaims Lim
Neurosurgery. 2026-01-09 - Evaluating Conscious Sedation Versus General Anesthesia for Venous Sinus Stenting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Implications for Outpatient Management: ...Vinay Jaikumar, Varun Sridhar, Sophia Will, Megan D Malueg, Aditya D Goyal
Neurosurgery. 2026-01-08
Journal Articles
- Risk of Branch Occlusion and Ischemic Complications with the Pipeline Embolization Device in the Treatment of Posterior Circulation AneurysmsC J Griessenauer, H Shallwani, H Shakir, M R Harrigan, C S Ogilvy, R Gupta, A J Thomas, J Moore, A H Siddiqui, E I Levy, American Journal of Neuroradiology
- Thrombectomy 6 to 24 Hours After Stroke with a Mismatch Between Deficit and InfarctElad I. Levy, Qaisar A. Shah, Jawad F. Kirmani, Parita Bhuva, Cathy A. Sila, Michael G. Abraham, Amin Aghaebrahim, Wade S. Smith, Raul G. Nogueira, Brijesh P. Mehta, P..., The New England Journal of Medicine
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Is Sooner Better When it Comes to Carotid Artery Stenting in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Minor Stroke: Prospective Observational StudyKass-Hout T, Dumont T, Mokin M, Kass-Hout O, Wach M, Snyder K, Siddiqui A, Levy E, Stroke, 2/2013
- Predictors and Clinical Relevance of Hemorrhagic Transformation after Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: a Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of 1122 Pati...Nogueira RG, Gupta R, Jovin TG, Levy EI, Liebeskind D, Zaidat O, Rai A, Hirsch J, Hsu D, Rymer MM, Tayal AH, Lin R, Kass-Hout O, Kass-Hout T, Natarajan SK, Nanda A, Ti..., Stroke, 2/2013
- Enterprise-assisted Recanalization in Acute Ischemic Stroke (ERAIS): First FDA Approved Prospective TrialNatarajan S, Dumont T, Eller J, Kelly W, Seals K, Snyder KV, Hopkins LN, Siddiqui AH, Levy EI, Stroke, 2/2013
Authored Content
- Pipeline Embolization of Posterior Circulation Aneurysms: A Multicenter Study of 131 AneurysmsMay 2018
- Pipeline Embolization of Posterior Circulation Aneurysms: A Multicenter Study of 131 Aneurysms RelatedMay 2018
- Pipeline Embolization of Posterior Circulation Aneurysms: A Multicenter Study of 131 Aneurysms RelatedMay 2018
Press Mentions
Hyperfine Enrols First Subjects in Study of Swoop System for Use in OR SettingOctober 22nd, 2025
Selfless Among Us: Dr. Nick Hopkins- Neurosurgeon & RenegadeOctober 12th, 2022
The 5 Studies That Caught Readers' Attention in 2021December 8th, 2021
Committees
- President/Founder, Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke 2011 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
- Fellow
- Fellow
External Links
- UB Neurosurgeryhttp://UBNS.com
- PUCCShttp://PUCCS.org
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