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Dr. Brian Kopell, MD

Dr. Brian Kopell, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Kopell, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Dr. Kopell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kopell specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kopell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kopell

4.4

32 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
9%
9%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marilyn P – Mar 25, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 people found this helpful
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Condemned for Life – Jun 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 people found this helpful
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SUSAN M WAGNER in Plymouth,Wi – Feb 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I specialize in the neuroaugmentative (reversible; non-ablative) treatment of various functional neurological maladies such as movement/ pain and psychiatric disorders. Special research interests include new applications of neurostimulation technologies and functional imaging.

biography

Dr. Brian Kopell is a Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience as well as Director of the Center for Neuromodulation at the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Kopell has pioneered the use of intraoperative imaging...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Kopell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mount Sinai Morningside

      1111 Amsterdam Ave
      New York, NY 10025
      Recipient of 24
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Mount Sinai West

      1000 10th Ave
      New York, NY 10019
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards
    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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