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Dr. David Chesler, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 49
Dr. David Chesler, MD
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Dr. David Chesler, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in East Setauket, NY.
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Dr. David Chesler, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 49
East Setauket, NY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. David Chesler, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in East Setauket, NY.

About

Dr. Chesler graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. David Chesler, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in East Setauket, NY and has 18 years experience. Dr. Chesler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. Dr. Chesler has experience treating conditions like Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1 among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chesler received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Chesler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chesler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Chesler is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Brain Surgery
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Brain Surgery
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Brain Surgery
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Acoustic Neuroma
Acrocephalosyndactyly
Adult Spina Bifida
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Craniosynostosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Tear
Extradural Hemorrhage
Fracture
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Occult Spinal Dysraphism
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Epilepsy
Pediatric Spina Bifida
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spasticity
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Split Spinal Cord Malformation
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Tuberous Sclerosis
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Adult Epilepsy Surgery
Aneurysm Clipping
Baclofen Pump Therapy
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Brain Tumor Surgery
Complex Pediatric Spine Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Epilepsy Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Microsurgery of Brain Tumors
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pediatric Spine Surgery
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Pituitary Surgery
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Select
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Liberty
    Freedom
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
  • BCBS PPO

Locations

  1. 1 New York Spine & Brain Surgery
    24 Research Way Ste 200, East Setauket, NY 11733
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213
  2. 2 NY Spine & Brain Surgery Ufpc
    54 Commerce Ave Ste 7, Riverhead, NY 11901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213
  3. 3 Advanced Specialty Care-Commack
    500 Commack Rd Ste 201B, Commack, NY 11725
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213
  4. 4 Stony Brook University Hospital
    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chesler
3.4
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 14, 2022
He was very good at explaining everything and made my daughter very at ease. Would highly recommend
VERONICA GLAD — Dec 14, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • University of Maryland Medical Center
    2007
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Chesler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chesler's profile.

Dr. Chesler frequently treats the following conditions: Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Chesler, MD is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Chesler, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY