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Anthony Frempong-Boadu, MD, Neurosurgery, New York, NY

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Neurosurgery New York, NY

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine

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  • Office

    530 1st Ave
    Ste 8R
    New York, NY 10016
    Phone+1 212-263-6514
    Fax+1 212-263-6577

Summary

  • Dr. Anthony Frempong-Boadu is a seasoned neurosurgeon based in New York, specializing in Brain & Spinal Tumor and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery. He completed his Neurological Surgery residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine after graduating from The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He brings significant experience from his tenures at numerous New York hospitals, as well as his ongoing fellowship at NYU Langone Hospitals in Complex and Reconstructive Spinal Surgery. His expertise extends to scoliosis, neurosurgical oncology, neurosurgical spine surgery, spinal fusion surgery, and anterior/posterior spinal fusion. Frempong-Boadu has been recognized as one of the 'Top Doctors' in the New York Metro Area multiple times. Besides, he has made significant contributions to his field through numerous publications on spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 1999
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1992
  • Howard University
    Howard UniversityBS, Zoology, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1999 - 2017
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle & Connolly 16th Ed., 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion with Routine Local Application of Vancomycin Powder: Decreased Infection Rate in Instrumented and Non-instrumented Cases  
    Strom RG, Pacione D, Kalhorn SP, Frempong-Boadu AK, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 1/1/2013
  • Impact of Starting Point and Bicortical Purchase of C1 Lateral Mass Screws on Atlantoaxial Fusion: Meta-analysis and Review of Literature  
    Elliott R, Tanweer O, Smith M, Frempong-Boadu A, Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques, 1/1/2013
  • Is External Cervical Orthotic Bracing Necessary after Posterior Atlantoaxial Instrumentation with Modern Instrumentation: Meta-analysis and Review of Literature  
    Elliott R, Tanweer O, Morsi A, Boah A, Ma T, Frempong-Boadu A, Smith M, World Neurosurgery, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Lumbar Laminectomy And Fusion With Routine Local Application of Vancomycin Powder: Decreased Infection Rate In Instrumented And Non-instrumented Cases
    Strom R, Frempong-Boadu AK, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
  • Low Molecular Weight Heparin Prophylaxis 24-36 Hours After Degenerative Spine Surgery: Risk of Hemorrhage And Venous Thromboembolism
    Strom R, Frempong-Boadu AK, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
  • Outcomes of Fusion for Lateral Atlantoaxial Osteoarthritis: Meta-analysis and Review of Literature
    Elliott R, Tanweer O, Smith M, Frempong-Boadu A, Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Surgical Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: The Failed Back 
    New York, NY - 1/28/2013
  • Comprehensive Spine Course 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2013
  • Spinal Cord Tumors 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2013
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Other

Press Mentions

  • The Key to Integrating Spine Services Within the Orthopedic Department: Q&A with Dr. Anthony Frempong-Boadu of NYU Langone Health
    The Key to Integrating Spine Services Within the Orthopedic Department: Q&A with Dr. Anthony Frempong-Boadu of NYU Langone HealthDecember 4th, 2018
  • A Spine Expert Explains Why Your Smart Phone Is Making Your Neck Sore
    A Spine Expert Explains Why Your Smart Phone Is Making Your Neck SoreOctober 20th, 2016
  • NYU Langone Launches New Spine Center as U.S. Continues Its Struggles Against Back Pain and Spine Problems
    NYU Langone Launches New Spine Center as U.S. Continues Its Struggles Against Back Pain and Spine ProblemsMarch 29th, 2016
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