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Dr. Altschul (vascular neurosurgeon – Neurosurgeons of NJ in Ridgewood) is incredible. She spent a lot of time explaining everything to me in a very clear and patient manner. She is a highly experienced, talented surgeon. All of her staff are awesome. I highly recommend her as a doctor.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- 24 insurances accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Univ Wien Med Fak Austria
- 182 comments
- 3 specialties
- 21 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 location
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Patients’ Perspective
- On-time appointments
- Good bedside manner
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Location
Neurosurgeons of New Jersey (Ridgewood)
1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Tel: (201) 771-3325
Accepting New Patients
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Dorothea Altschul
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Meritain & Assure
- Aetna Signature (1199 & GEHA)
- Aetna Whole Health
- Americhoice
- Braven Medicare Access Group HMO-POS
- Braven Medicare Choice PPO
- Braven Medicare Freedom PPO
- Braven Medicare Group HMO-POS
- Cigna Mohawk Valley (PPO only thru Valley Cigna)
- Clover Health (Medicare plan)
- Empire BCBS
- Horizon BCBS
- Horizon Braven Health (PPO, HMO-POS)
- Medicare (Part A)
- Medicare Part B (traditional Medicare)
- No Fault - NJ only
- Omnia (tier 1)
- Oxford Garden State
- Oxford Health Garden State
- Oxford Health Plans
- UHC under Empire/NYSHIP Plan
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Specialties
Dr Dorothea Altschul has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr Dorothea Altschul has the following 21 areas of expertise
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Internal Carotid Artery Dissection
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anterior Cerebral Artery Infarction
- Electromyography
- Interventional Radiography
- Stroke
- Brain Aneurysm
- Interventional Radiology
- Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction
- Headache
- Carotid Stenosis
- Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations)
- Epilepsy
- Posterior Cerebral Artery Infarction
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Migraine Disorder
- Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Migraine Disorders
Education
Univ Wien Med Fak Austria
Graduated in 2001
Columbia Campus of the NY Presbyterian Hospital
Fellowship
Uploaded June 8, 2024
Video
Take a minute to learn about Dr Dorothea Altschul, MD - Cerebrovascular in Ridgewood, NJ, in this video.
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