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Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD

Neurology* Age 45
Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD
4.8 (51 Ratings)

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Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD is a Neurologist in Ridgewood, NJ.
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Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD

Neurology* Age 45
Ridgewood, NJ
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD is a Neurologist in Ridgewood, NJ.

About

Dr. Altschul graduated from Medical University Of Vienna in 2001 and completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD is a Neurologist in Ridgewood, NJ and has 23 years experience. Dr. Altschul currently practices at Neurosurgeons of NJ and are affiliated with Valley Hospital. Dr. Altschul has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altschul received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 51 times. Dr. Altschul's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Altschul also speaks Spanish. Dr. Altschul is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dizziness
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Stroke
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Abducens Nerve Disorder
Alzheimer's Disease
Arteriovenous Fistula
Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
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Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Carotid Dissection
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pain
Concussion
Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
Dysphagia
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Embolic Stroke
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Insomnia
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Moyamoya Disease
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Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Optic Neuritis
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Polyneuropathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Temporal Arteritis
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arteriogram
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Carotid Ultrasound
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Embolization
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Stent-Assisted Coiling
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Wada Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgeons of NJ
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 200, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
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Nov 10, 2023
Besides extremely knowledgeable, she was caring and patient. Spent time explaining everything.
Diane S. — Nov 10, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University Of Vienna
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Vascular Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Westchester Medical Center New York Medical College
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Columbia Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia College Of Physicians & Surgeons
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altschul's profile.

Dr. Altschul frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD is affiliated with Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dorothea Altschul, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ