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Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD

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(Guy M. McKhann, MD)

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery and General Practice

Yale School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: tumor resection, brain surgery, movement disorders, and more.

710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-0052

Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY specializing in neurosurgery and general practice. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York.

Office Locations

Address:

710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

Some issues Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Guy M. McKhann, M.D., is the Florence Irving Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan.”—"Coronavirus: New York City physician offers facts, insights to provide clarity during the crisis", The Journal News, March 2020

“It's treating the symptoms of Parkinson's, not the underlying defect in Parkinson's," Guy McKhann M.D. of the Columbia University Medical Center tells...”—"Hope For Sufferers Of Parkinson's Disease", CBS New York, June 2007

“Future studies could include a head-to-head test against deep brain stimulation to see which relieves symptoms better, said neurosurgeon Dr. Guy M. McKhann of the Columbia University Medical Center...”—"Gene therapy shows preliminary promise for easing Parkinson's disease", The Gadsden Times, June 2007

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	18
cranial surgery	48
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	292
image guided procedures	14
implant surgery	44
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	44
open surgery	26
radiation therapy	14

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	28
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	17
cranial surgery	36
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	208
excision	18
image guided procedures	19
implant surgery	44
neurostimulator replacement	44
open surgery	20
radiation therapy	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	29
Cancer	21

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	22
cranial surgery	61
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	220
excision	10
implant surgery	40
neurostimulator lead placement	10
neurostimulator replacement	40
open surgery	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	36
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	32
Cancer	17

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	19
cranial surgery	54
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	254
excision	16
image guided procedures	11
implant surgery	31
neurostimulator replacement	31
open surgery	26
radiation therapy	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	25
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	38
cranial surgery	51
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	291
excision	13
image guided procedures	13
implant surgery	27
neurostimulator replacement	27
open surgery	40
radiation therapy	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	42
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	32
Cancer	17

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	11
cranial surgery	53
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	204
excision	14
image guided procedures	14
implant surgery	50
neurostimulator replacement	50
open surgery	28
radiation therapy	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	37
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

cranial surgery	58
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	221
excision	15
image guided procedures	35
implant surgery	47
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	47
open surgery	17
radiation therapy	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	27
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	34
Cancer	17

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	11
cranial surgery	10
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	178
image guided procedures	32
implant surgery	31
neurostimulator replacement	31
open surgery	13
radiation therapy	32

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	21
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	34
Cancer	20

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	31
cranial surgery	33
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	414
excision	19
hospital care	41
image guided procedures	13
implant surgery	10
inpatient care	41
neurostimulator replacement	10
open surgery	16
radiation therapy	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in New York, NY were cranial surgery, hospital care, inpatient care and neurostimulator replacement.

cranial surgery	46
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	255
excision	15
hospital care	41
image guided procedures	19
implant surgery	36
inpatient care	41
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	36
open surgery	23
radiation therapy	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	189
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	94
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: AETNA, MVP Health Care, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst, QualCare, Fidelis Care, Local 1199, RiverSpring, Amida Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Affinity Health Plan, AmeriHealth of New Jersey, WellCare, CIGNA, Magnacare (National), UnitedHealthcare, VNSNY CHOICE, Emblem/Hip, Emblem/GHI, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, Aetna, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, QualCare, 1199SEIU, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare and Group Health Incorporated (GHI).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

AETNA

MVP Health Care

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Healthfirst

QualCare

Fidelis Care

Local 1199

RiverSpring

Amida Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

Medicare

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Affinity Health Plan

AmeriHealth of New Jersey

WellCare

CIGNA

Magnacare (National)

UnitedHealthcare

VNSNY CHOICE

Emblem/Hip

Emblem/GHI

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

EmblemHealth

Fidelis Care

Aetna

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

QualCare

1199SEIU

MVP Health Care

UnitedHealthcare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$9,230 StealthStation $5,200	VISUALASE $2,756	ACTIVA $655	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $519	$101
DIXI Medical USA Corp	$5,889 $5,889
Visualase, Inc.	$541 Visualase Thermal Therapy System $423	PHOTEX 15 DIODE LASER SERIES 980 81 $119
Abbott Laboratories	$503 DBS Accessories $278	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $225
Boston Scientific Corporation	$204 VERCISE $147	GENERAL DBS $57
Other	$903 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $161	Laser ablation $156	Neurosurgery $143	NeuroBlate $108	ClearPoint System $94	Other $240

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,814
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,200
Travel and Lodging	$4,871
Consulting Fee	$235
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$150

Research Payments

Dr. Guy Mead McKhann II, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $28,342.

Biography

Dr. Guy McKhann specializes in general practice and neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. McKhann include computer assisted surgery (CAS), second opinions, and gamma knife radiosurgery. Dr. McKhann seems to honor Amerigroup, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. He is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Dr. McKhann welcomes new patients at his office inNew York, NY as reported by Yext.