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Office
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032Phone+1 212-305-1728Fax+1 212-305-3629
Summary
- Dr. Michael B. Sisti specializes in the treatment of complex brain tumors, meningiomas, and acoustic neuromas, employing state-of-the-art computer-guided microneurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Sisti’s core belief is that by dedicating himself both to the best in medical technology and to the quality of the physician-patient relationship, he provides the optimum opportunity for helping patients deal with these difficult brain tumors. He has safely and successfully operated on more than 7,000 patients with these complex conditions. Over 1000 of these patients had acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, or epidermoids in the cerebellopontine angle, one of Dr. Sisti’s specialty areas.
During his 30-year career in the Department of Neurosurgery at the world-class Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Sisti has also pioneered many surgical and technical advances, including New York City’s first noninvasive radiosurgery program. As a result of his personal philosophy and long-term concentrated experience in treating the most difficult tumors, Dr. Sisti has earned a reputation for technical excellence in surgical results as well as providing superior personal care to his patients and their family members.
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Chief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1988
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1983 - 1987
- Clinical Center at the National Institutes of HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1982 - 1983
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Transitional Year, 1981 - 1982
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 1985 - 2025
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2020
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2020
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2009-2020
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 28 citationsSystemic expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformations.Robert M. Starke, Ricardo J. Komotar, Brian Y. Hwang, David Hahn, Marc L. Otten
Neurosurgery. 2010-02-01 - 14 citationsHigh-dose thiotepa and etoposide-based regimens with autologous hematopoietic support for high-risk or recurrent CNS tumors in children and adults.Kyriakos P. Papadopoulos, James Garvin, Michael R. Fetell, Linda T. Vahdat, T. J. Garrett
Bone Marrow Transplantation. 1998-10-01 - 90 citationsFrailty in Geriatric Glioblastoma Patients: A Predictor of Operative Morbidity and Outcome.Michael Cloney, Randy S. D'Amico, Jordan Lebovic, Matthew Nazarian, Brad E. Zacharia
World Neurosurgery. 2016-05-01
Press Mentions
- Department Remembers Neurologist Dr. Peter Y KimJanuary 3rd, 2018
- Have You Heard It’s Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week?May 23rd, 2018
- Gamma Knife Center Celebrates 20 Years Treating PatientsMay 23rd, 2018
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External Links
- Columbia http://Columbia.neurosurgery.org
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