Dr. 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 upon more than four thousand patients with these complex conditions. During his 30 year career in the Department of Neurosurgery at Columbia University’s world-class medical center Dr. Sisti has also pioneered many surgical and technical advances including New York City’s first non-invasive radiosurgery program. As a result of his personal philosophy and the 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. Dr. Sisti is the James G. McMurtry III, MD Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology & Otolaryngology. He is also the Co-director, Center for Radiosurgery.
Watch Dr. Sisti's Videos: Meet Dr. Michael B. Sisti Medical Minute: Metastatic Brain Tumors Medical Minute: Malignant Brain Tumors Medical Minute: Meningiomas Medical Minute: Radiosurgery Dr. Sisti shares his expertise on Acoustic Neuromas Dr. Sisti's Patient Story
Primary Specialty
Neurosurgeon
PracticeCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
GenderMale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedCIGNA, Emblem/Hip, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, WellCare, Local 1199, MVP Health Care, Emblem/GHI, Fidelis Care, Magnacare (National), Healthfirst, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Medicare, RiverSpring, World Trade Center Health Plan, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, QualCare, VNSNY CHOICE, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
DegreesMedical Doctor
Office NameCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
ServicesMichael Sisti 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 Michael Sisti at (212) 305-1728 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesDoctor