Dr. John G. Golfinos, MD, is a widely respected neurosurgeon and a recognized leader in skull base and neuro-oncologic surgery. He serves as Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health and holds the Joseph P. Ransohoff Professorship of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Golfinos earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his neurosurgery residency at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Board-certified in neurological surgery, he brings more than two decades of expertise to the treatment of complex brain tumors, acoustic neuromas, pituitary tumors, and metastatic disease involving the central nervous system.
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Background
Education
Medical school: Columbia University
Internship: General Surgery - Phoenix Integrated Surgical Program
Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute, Neurosurgery
Board certified: Neurological Surgery
Awards
“Distinguished Physician” Honoree, Hellenic Medical Society of New York
Wholeness of Life Award, NYU Langone Pastoral Services
Memberships and affiliations
North American Skull Base Society
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Clinical Advisory Board, Acoustic Neuroma Association