Dr. David Zagzag, MD, PhD
Neuropathologist | Neuropathology
550 First Avenue Suite 605 New York NY, 10016About
Dr. David Zagzag 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
Board Certification
American Board of Pathology
Neuropathology (Pathology)
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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.
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