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Lynn McGrath Jr., MD, Neurosurgery, Long Island City, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

LynnMcGrathJr.MD

Neurosurgery • Long Island City, NY

Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma

Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery Weill Cornell Medicine

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Overview of Dr. McGrath

Dr. Lynn McGrath is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY and practices with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian-Cornell Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Queens. He is an award-winning neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. He is trained in both traditional open and cutting-edge minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgical techniques. He is committed to utilizing this wide range of capabilities to tailor an approach uniquely suited to each patient. In addition, Dr. McGrath is internationally renowned as an innovator working to develop diagnostic tools using artificial intelligence, work for which he was named the Congress of Neurological Surgeons “Innovator of the Year” in 2019. An acclaimed speaker and educator, Dr. McGrath has given more than 30 invited lectures around the world about advanced minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, neurosurgical applications of machine learning, and cutting-edge diagnostic methods for concussion and traumatic brain injury.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2013 - 2020
  • University of Central Florida College of Medicine
    University of Central Florida College of MedicineClass of 2013
  • Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth CollegeBA, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2013 - 2020
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1985 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • PupilScreen Aims to Detect Concussion, Brain Injuries with a Smartphone
    PupilScreen Aims to Detect Concussion, Brain Injuries with a SmartphoneSeptember 14th, 2017
  • 5 Spine Surgery 1sts in April
    5 Spine Surgery 1sts in AprilApril 18th, 2024

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Lynn McGrath, Dr. Lynn McGrath, MD, Dr. L McGrath