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Dr. David Zagzag, MD, PhD

Neuropathologist | Neuropathology

4/5(4)
550 First Ave 412 New York NY, 10016
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About

Dr. David Zagzag is a Professor of Pathology and Neurosurgery. He is a Neuropathologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Zagzag studies, evaluates, and diagnoses disorders of the nervous system. Neuropathologists are trained to diagnose disorders due to pathological processes affecting the brain, spinal cord and muscle. These disorders include for example, neoplastic (benign or malignant) and infectious diseases.

Education and Training

Mc Gill University, Montreal, PhD 1988

Universite Paris VII, France MD 1984

NYU Grossman SOM Board Pathology/Neuropathology 1992

Board Certification

American Board of Pathology

Neuropathology (Pathology)

Provider Details

Male English, French

Clinical Trials

Areas of expertise and specialization

brain tumors

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief, Division of Neuropathology NYU Langone Health 2008 - Present
  • Professor of Pathology and Neurosurgery NYU Grossman School of Medicine 2010 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Society for Neuro-oncology  
  • American Association of Neuropathologists  

Internships

  • Mcgill University Canada

Fellowships

  • Fellowship, NYU Medical Center, Neuropathology, 1992 Fellowship, NYU Medical Center, Neuropathology, 1992 Residency, NYU Medical Center, 1990 Residency, NYU Medical Center, 1990

Professional Society Memberships

  • AANP, AACR, SND

Articles and Publications

  • 250 peer reviewed papers, 10 to 15 book chapters, and a book

What do you attribute your success to?

  • He attributes his success to having a great team of people whom he gets to work closely with every day. He loves to be a lifelong learner and will always study hard to make sure that he is treating each and every patient with the best care possible. He has won many Awards including Teacher of The Year in 2004 and 2006, and in 2010 received the Distinguished Teacher Award while at NYU.

Areas of research

Microvascular and Molecular Neurooncology

Dr. David Zagzag, MD, PhD's Practice location

NYU Lagone Health

550 First Ave 412 -
New York, NY 10016
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