Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery in Neurology
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology
Vice Chairman For Research, Neurological Surgery
Kaplitt, Michael G.
(212) 746-4966 (212) 746-5592
Dr. Kaplitt specializes in neurosurgical treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia, using various surgical approaches including deep brain stimulation. He also specializes in surgery for intractable pain and spasticity, implanting devices such as spinal cord stimulators and spinal infusion pumps. He is also an expert in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and hydrocephalus, and perfroms general neurosurgery as well. He works with a team of specialists, including neurologists, neurophysiologists, neuropsychologists, brain imaging experts, physiatrists/therapists, and pain management specialists to provide superior care in all of these areas before, during and after surgery. Dr. Kaplitt is also an internationally recognized expert in gene therapy and molecular neurobiology, and he is a leading figure in the development of new technologies for improving or restoring brain function.
(212) 746-4966 
(212) 746-5592
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