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Office
Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates
309 Engle Street Suite 6
Englewood, NJ 07631Phone+1 201-569-7737Fax+1 201-569-1494
Summary
- Dr. Yao is a board certified Neurosurgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine disorders, cancer, and tumors. He is Chief of Neurosurgery at Englewood Hospital in Englewood New Jersey, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Yao strives to maximize each patient’s quality of life by restoring and preserving neurological function.
Education & Training
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2003 - 2004
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1998 - 2003
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Surgery, 1997 - 1998
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 2000 - 2025
- MA State Medical License 2004 - 2011
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 27 citationsComplications of Poor Cervical Alignment in Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervicothoracic Laminectomy and Fusion.Brooke T. Kennamer, Marc S. Arginteanu, Frank M. Moore, Alfred A. Steinberger, Kevin C. Yao
World Neurosurgery. 2019-02-01 - 63 citationsRisk factors for progressive spinal deformity following resection of intramedullary spinal cord tumors in children: an analysis of 161 consecutive cases.Kevin C. Yao, Matthew J. McGirt, Kaisorn L. Chaichana, Shlomi Constantini, George I. Jallo
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2007-12-01 - 90 citationsIncidence of spinal deformity after resection of intramedullary spinal cord tumors in children who underwent laminectomy compared with laminoplastyMatthew J. McGirt, Kaisorn L. Chaichana, April Atiba, Ali Bydon, Timothy F. Witham
Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics. 2008-01-01
Journal Articles
- Minimally Invasive Evacuation of Spontaneous Cerebellar Intracerebral HemorrhageChristopher P Kellner, Marc S Arginteanu, Alfred A Steinberger, Kevin Yao, J Mocco, Yakov Gologorsky, World Neurosurgery
Press Mentions
- The Gold Standard: N.J.’s 2022 Top Doctors Provide Care You Can TrustSeptember 22nd, 2022
- Excelsius Robotic Spine Surgery System at Work in 20 HospitalsJuly 13th, 2022
- Englewood Health Is First in N.J. To Offer Robot-Assisted Spine SurgeryJune 30th, 2022
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)
External Links
- Websitehttps://mnamd.com/dr-kevin-yao/
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