

Brett Evan Youngerman, MD
Locations and Appointments
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
Insurances Accepted
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- AETNA
- Affinity Health Plan
- AmeriHealth of New Jersey
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem/GHI
- Emblem/Hip
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Local 1199
- Magnacare (National)
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- MVP Health Care
- QualCare
- RiverSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
- WellCare
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Brett Evan Youngerman, MD, MPH
Dr. Brett Youngerman is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive brain surgery and advanced neuromodulation techniques. He provides expert care for a range of brain and neurological conditions, including: Pituitary, skull base, and other brain tumors (meningioma, glioma, metastases)Drug-resistant epilepsyMovement disorders: Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, hemifacial spasmCavernous malformations Adult hydrocephalus: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)Chronic pain: trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformation
In each of these areas, Dr. Youngerman collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of specialists, ensuring patients received a comprehensive approach with access to the latest diagnostic and treatment options. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques that aim to protect or improve brain function, including: Neuroendoscopy & robot-assisted surgeryLaser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) Neuromodulation: deep brain stimulation (DBS) & responsive neurostimulation (RNS)Stereotactic radiosurgeryAwake & asleep brain mapping for precision surgery
Patients choose Dr. Youngerman for his technical expertise, compassionate care, and commitment to improving brain function while minimizing recovery time. Videos featuring Dr. YoungermanEpilepsy surgery videosParkinson's disease and tremor videos
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Expertise
Benign Essential Tremor
Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS)
Craniofacial Abnormalities
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Dystonia
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Surgery
Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
Facial Nerve Disorders
Facial Pain
Functional Brain Mapping
Gamma Knife
Headaches
Hemifacial Spasm
Hydrocephalus
Microsurgery
Microvascular Decompression
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Movement Disorders
Neurobehavioral Disorders
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgery
Parkinson's Disease
Radiosurgery
Robotic Surgery
Second Opinion
Seizures
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Third Ventriculostomy
Tremors
Education
Fellowship: Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Fellowship: Weill Cornell Medical Center
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Neurological Institute of New York – NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Cente
Training: Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Titles & Positions
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Education
- Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency: Neurological Institute of New York – NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Cente
- Fellowship: Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Fellowship: Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Training: Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery