Netanel Ben-Shalom
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill
Office (212) 434-3900
130 East 77th Street
Floor 3 BLACK HALL
New York, NY 10075
Primary Specialty
Neurosurgeon
Practice
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill
Gender
Male
About
Netanel Ben-Shalom
Netanel Ben-Shalom, MD, FNPS, is a neurosurgeon at Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital. He is internationally recognized as the world's first neurosurgeon to complete The Johns Hopkins Neuroplastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship and treats patients with brain tumors, complex neurosurgical deformities, and cranial defects utilizing innovative surgical techniques.As a dual fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben-Shalom has expertise in both neurosurgical oncology and neuroplastic and reconstructive surgery that allows him to customize his patients' treatment plans to help minimize scar visibility, maximize wound healing, and offer a personalized approach to their care.Dr. Ben-Shalom frequently performs intricate neurosurgical procedures, that requires precise tumor removal and same time complex reconstruction using customized biomaterials for craniofacial and skull base defect.Modern-day cranioplasty, along with the burgeoning field of neuroplastic and reconstructive surgery, compelled Dr. Ben-Shalom to investigate various techniques, surgical advancements, and novel implantable biomaterials during his research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. The collaboration of various specialties inspired Dr. Ben-Shalom to explore new ways to improve patients' outcomes and offer a more holistic approach to their journey.His compassionate care combined with his focus on brain tumor surgery and advanced technologies like 3-D printing and third-generation cranial implants allows him to restore the function, form, and confidence in each of his patients. Dr. Ben-Shalom believes that addressing patients' personal goals and overall wellbeing are paramount to optimal recovery.Dr. Ben-Shalom is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and co-founder of the neuroplastic and reconstructive surgery program at Lenox Hill. He is also the principal investigator of several clinical trials that seek to improve the surgical care and diagnosis of patients with brain tumors.Dr. Ben-shalom believes in treating patients as a whole."We are absolutely committed to deliver the most innovative combination of science and surgery to each patient in order to achieve the best outcomes"Academic titlesAssistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellChief residentRabin Medical Center / Beilinson campus, Tel- Aviv universityEducationUniversity of Debrecen School of Medicine, Debrecen, Hungary InternshipNYU Langone Medical CenterFellowshipsLenox Hill Neurosurgery - Surgical Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base NeurosurgeryJohns Hopkins University Hospital - Neuroplastic and Reconstructive surgery
Services
Netanel Ben-Shalom provides neurosurgery in New York, NY. A Neurosurgeon is trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the spinal cord, brain and nervous system such as Parkinson's disease and neurological disorders.
Please call Netanel Ben-Shalom at (212) 434-3900 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.