The multidisciplinary team at NSPC offers advanced diagnostic tools and a host of sophisticated approaches to treatment. Our neurosurgeons, endovascular neuroradiologists, surgical neuro-oncologists, and neuropsychologist super-specialize in fields that are already subspecialized — for unparalleled expertise in the Long Island, New York area.

Dr. Tessler talks about Brain Tumors, Stereotactic Radiosurgery & Meningiomas

Advanced Tumor Treatments

We use the most modern and safest techniques possible. Our team of doctors specialize in a range of subspecialties and develop with patients comprehensive, personalized plans with cutting-edge technology for cancer treatment and pain management for state-of-the-art comprehensive care. Our host of approaches include

• stereotactic radiosurgery,
• functional MRIs and intraoperative brain mapping,
• awake craniotomy and other advanced brain surgeries,
• chemotherapy, including intrathecal chemotherapy when appropriate, and
• other revolutionary treatments.

Whether you have a newly diagnosed tumor or a recurrent cancer diagnosis, our highly trained physicians use advanced medical treatments to offer the best options available.

Brain Tumors We Treat

A primary brain tumor is a mass of tissue that is formed by an accumulation of abnormal cells. This abnormal cell division can occur in the following places:

• Neurons (nerve cells)
• Glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells)
• Lymphatic tissue
• Blood vessels
• Cranial nerves (myelin-producing Schwann cells)
• Membranes around brain (meninges)
• Skull
• Pituitary and pineal glands

We treat a wide range of brain tumors including:

• Acoustic Neuroma
• Anaplastic Tumors
• Brain Lymphoma
• Carcinomatous Meningitis
• CNS Lymphoma
• Ependymoma
• Glioblastoma
• Gliomas
• High-grade Tumors
• Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis
• Lymphomatous Meningitis
• Medulloblastoma
• Meningiomas
• Metastatic tumors
• Neoplastic Meningitis
• Neurological Complications of Cancer
• Oligodendroglioma
• Pituitary Tumor
• Schwannoma

Convenient Locations in NY

We offer a number of convenient locations in the Long Island, New York region. As one of the largest private neurosurgical group in the tristate area, our support staff is accustomed to coordinating with hospitals and insurance firms on your behalf — so you can focus on what’s important.

Patient Testimonial for Brain Tumor Center

Hear what our patients say about NSPC.

Our Brain Tumor Team

Our neurosurgeons

• Michael H. Brisman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
• Jeffrey A. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S.
• Lee Eric Tessler, M.D., F.A.A.N.S.
• Ramin Rak, M.D., F.A.A.N.S.
• Alan Mechanic, M.D., F.A.C.S.
• Robert N. Holtzman, M.D.
• John A. Grant, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Our neuropsychologist

• Gad E. Klein, Ph.D.