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Dr. Caitlin Hoffman, MD

Dr. Caitlin Hoffman, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Caitlin Hoffman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Locations

Practice

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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Practice

Neurological Surgery1305 York Ave # 9 New York, NY 10021
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519
Weill Cornell Craniofacial Program428 E 72nd St Ofc 100 New York, NY 10021
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519
Neurological Surgery19815 Horace Harding Expy Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hoffman is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Brooklyn, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. 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. Hoffman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hoffman

4.8

50 ratings, 37 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Tiffany – Jun 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Aug 27, 2023
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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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Angel – Nov 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Isa – Aug 08, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Margaret Puglin – Jul 22, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
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M.J. – Jun 22, 2022
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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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May 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 24, 2022
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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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Feb 13, 2022
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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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Jun 27, 2021
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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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Shileah McClain – Jun 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Michael Verde – Apr 05, 2021
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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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Dan – Jan 24, 2021
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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
Helpful
Amilee Ripolls – Dec 21, 2020
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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
Helpful
Aaron – Nov 27, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bri – Sep 02, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Uche – Aug 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jul 17, 2020
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biography

Dr. Hoffman is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in pediatric neurosurgery as well as in adult and pediatric epilepsy surgery. She has completed fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery with a focus on surgical epilepsy, and has...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Pediatric Surgery

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

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  • Toronto Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • Weill Cornell/ny-presby Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2014
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Hoffman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

      525 E 68th St
      New York, NY 10065
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards
    • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

      506 6th St
      Brooklyn, NY 11215
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      View all awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

      5645 Main St
      Flushing, NY 11355
      Recipient of 43
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality