Dr. George Kaptain, MD
Dr. George Kaptain, MD is a neurosurgeon in Hackensack, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kaptain has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from University of Virginia in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Holy Name Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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20 Prospect Ave Ste 907 Hackensack, NJ 07601Make an Appointment
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Dr. Kaptain is one of the nation's leading surgeons in the surgical and radiosurgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the brain, spine and skull base. With more than a decade of experience caring for patients, he has advanced subspecialty...read moreNeurosurgery
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University Of Virginia Medical Center (charlottesville)
Residency HospitalOregon Health & Science University
Fellowship Hospital, 2001University Of Virginia Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2000University Of Virginia Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1994University Of Virginia
Medical School, 1993Wesleyan University
Undergraduate School, 1989
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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