Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD is an oncologist in New York, NY specializing in oncology (cancer care) and pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL.
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City of New York, NY 10065
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New York, NY 10021
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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.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.
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Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2002. He completed residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/New York Presbyterian. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (2002)
Residency: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/New York Presbyterian (2008)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Qualcare, Oscar, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO), Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, Connecticare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, MVP, NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees, Aetna, Magnacare, United Healthcare, Oxford, Healthfirst Managed Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP, Tricare, Healthfirst, Healthsmart, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, First Health, Carrum Health, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, UMR, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Health Plus, Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, Empire Essential, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), Anthem, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Beech Street, Ingrese su proveedor de seguros, Remove item, VNSNY CHOICE, Programa de Salud World Trade Center (WTC), Estados de Blue Cross Blue Shield fuera de NY/NJ, Medicare Parte A y Parte B (Medicare tradicional), Planes no participantes con prestaciones fuera de la red, Blue Cross Blue Shield Nueva York and Programa de empleados federales Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Cranial ReconstructionFixation $152 |
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BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $80 |
Surgical Care - CoSeal $52 |
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PAIN MANAGEMENT $76 |
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Neuro-Duraplasty $33 |
Neuro-Monitoring Catheters and Equipment $31 |
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Symphony $43 |
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BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSERT, STERILE, 2/PKG $37 |
spinal-stim $31 |
Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $15 |
LIORESAL $13 |
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Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield is a medical specialist in oncology (cancer care) and pediatric neurosurgery. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Greenfield's practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
