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Dr. Richard Anderson, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 53
Dr. Richard Anderson, MD
4.7 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Anderson, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Ridgewood, NJ.
Dr. Richard Anderson, MD
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Dr. Richard Anderson, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 53
Ridgewood, NJ
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Anderson, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Ridgewood, NJ.

About

Dr. Anderson graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Richard Anderson, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Ridgewood, NJ and has 28 years experience. Dr. Anderson currently practices at Neurosurgeons of NJ and are affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Englewood Hospital, Garnet Health Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, JFK University Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, NYU Langone Hospitals, Overlook Medical Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Valley Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Anderson has experience treating conditions like Obstructive Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis and Chiari Malformation Type 1 among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Anderson received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Anderson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Anderson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Anderson is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Craniosynostosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Craniosynostosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Craniosynostosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Spinal Cord Tumor
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Palsy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Scoliosis
Syringomyelia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Achondroplasia
Aneurysm
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Arachnoid Cyst
Astrocytoma
Birth Defects
Brain Abscess
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari Malformation, Pediatric
Chondrosarcoma
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniofacial Disorders
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Ependymoma
Epidural Hematoma
Ewing's Sarcoma
Giant Cell Tumor
Hemangioblastoma
Hemangioma
Hydrocephalus, Child
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Lipomas
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Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Metastatic Tumor
Moyamoya Disease
Myelomalacia
Neurofibromatosis
Neurogenic Bowel
Neurogenic Claudication (NC)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Epilepsy
Pediatric Spina Bifida
Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric Tumor
Pinched Nerve
Pineal Region Tumors
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Schwannoma
Schwannomatosis
Sciatica
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Spasticity
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Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgery of Brain Tumors
Microsurgical Procedure
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neurostimulator Implantation
Osteotomy
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Rhizotomy
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Cigna
  • Oxford Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgeons of NJ
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 200, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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    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
    Closed

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May 08, 2024
The surgery went very well.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Primary Children's Medical Center
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Richard Anderson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Anderson's profile.

Dr. Anderson frequently treats the following conditions: Obstructive Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis and Chiari Malformation Type 1. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Anderson, MD is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Englewood Hospital, Garnet Health Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, JFK University Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, NYU Langone Hospitals, Overlook Medical Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Valley Hospital and Westchester Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Anderson, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

    1980 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY

  • Englewood Hospital

    350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ

  • Garnet Health Medical Center

    707 E Main St, Middletown, NY

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    255 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, New York, NY

  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St, Edison, NJ

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • Saint Peter's University Hospital

    254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

  • St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ

  • Westchester Medical Center

    100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY