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Albert Telfeian, MD, Neurosurgery, Providence, RI

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Neurosurgery • Providence, RI

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Epilepsy Surgery, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Professor of Neurosurgery, The Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, Director of Center for Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Vice Chairman of Quality Assurance

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  • Office

    593 Eddy St
    Apc 6
    Providence, RI 02903
    Phone+1 401-793-9153
    Fax+1 401-444-2024

Summary

  • Dr. Albert Telfeian, based in Providence, RI, is a neurosurgeon with subspecialties in brain and spinal tumor surgery, epilepsy surgery, and neurosurgical spine surgery. He completed his medical education at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, followed by an internship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Telfeian has expertise in neurosurgical spine surgery, particularly in minimally invasive techniques, pediatric neurosurgery, and critical care for neurosurgical trauma. He has published several scholarly articles on spine surgery outcomes and techniques. His achievements have been recognized with awards such as the Parvis Kambin Lifetime Achievement Award for Endoscopic Spine Surgery and being named a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. He is also a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1995 - 2001
  • Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2010 - 2017
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2003 - 2015
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2009 - 2013
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1995 - 2012
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Parvis Kambin Lifetime Achievement Award for advances in Endoscopic Spine Surgery 2019
  • Parvis Kambin Award in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, 2015
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2012-2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Original Article Minimally Invasive, Far Lateral Lumbar Microdiscectomy with Intra-Operative CT Navigational Assistance and Electrophysiological Monitoring  
    Jared Fridley, Adetokunbo A Oyelese, Albert Telfeian, David B Choi, Ziya L Gokaslan, ScienceDirect
  • Case Report Posterior Nerve-Sparing Multilevel Cervical Corpectomy and Reconstruction for Metastatic Cervical Spine Tumors: Case Report and Literature Review  
    Jared Fridley, Sohail Syed, Adetokunbo Oyelese, Albert Telfeian, Ziya Gokaslan, ScienceDirect
  • Original Article Minimally Invasive Thoracolumbar Corpectomy and Stabilization for Unstable Burst Fractures Using Intraoperative Computed Tomography and Computer Assis...  
    Albert Telfeian, Jared Fridley, Adetokunbo A Oyelese, Ziya Gokaslan, ScienceDirect
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Authored Content

  • Intraoperative Computed Tomography Navigational Assistance for Transforaminal Endoscopic Decompression of Heterotopic Foraminal Bone Formation After Oblique Lumbar Interbody FusionApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Brown Neurosurgery Department Tests Artificial Intelligence Models on Written, Oral Neurosurgery Board Exam Questions
    Brown Neurosurgery Department Tests Artificial Intelligence Models on Written, Oral Neurosurgery Board Exam QuestionsApril 25th, 2023
  • Dr. Michael Gallizzi 1st in Colorado Rockies to Incorporate 3 Major Endoscopic Spine Techniques
    Dr. Michael Gallizzi 1st in Colorado Rockies to Incorporate 3 Major Endoscopic Spine TechniquesMarch 21st, 2023
  • Double Doctorates: 35+ Spine Surgeons with PhDs
    Double Doctorates: 35+ Spine Surgeons with PhDsMarch 28th, 2018
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Professional Memberships

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