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Dr. Ilya Laufer, MD

Dr. Ilya Laufer, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ilya Laufer, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 2004. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is not accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

530 1st Ave New York, NY 10016

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Laufer is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Laufer specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Laufer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Laufer

3.7
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
67%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
33%
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poor advise
Following a back surgery and experiencing an issue I was referred to Laufer fora follow up consultation. Laufer recommended a HUGE surgery. He explained the surgery in very speculative terms, lacking in confidence or protecting himself. He even noted that the issue I was experiencing could not be repaired. Since Laufer’s plan would have required a long rehabilitation period where the results were doubtful at best, I consulted with 2 other MDs both of whom advised against Laufer’s plan. I saw another MD about an unrelated matter, who also noted that the issue I was experiencing could not be repaired.Why was Laufer willing to put me through this seemingly terrible and unnecessary surgery? Was it for greed? Did he want to try out new and maybe untested surgical techniques? Only Laufer can answer these questions. I would not let Laufer and a scalpel get within a 1000 feet of me! I don’t trust him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 11, 2024
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Dr. Laupher's sensitivity and clarity was a huge blessing for our family in the hardest of times. He took the time to communicate completely, making sure that we understood the choices we were making. He made my mother see what needed to be seen and did it with compassion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Dhoff in Ny, NY – Dec 05, 2018
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Absolutely phenomenal. Such a caring Doctor. Everything he said happened. The surgery, the recovery and the time in the hospital were all as good as it gets. One of the best doctors I have ever met.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – May 11, 2016
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I will HIGHLY recommend Dr Laufer to anyone Needing surgery for the spine. When I awoke from surgery, I honesty didn't think the surgery had been done. In the last 2 years after the surgery, I have NEVER felt a single pain from this surgery.!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Angelo Gesualdi in New Canaan, Ct – Jan 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ilya Laufer, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 2004. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

New York University530 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
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Practice

Office555 Madison Ave Frnt 3 New York, NY 10022
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Practice

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1275 York Ave New York, NY 10065
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Directions
Nyc Health Hospitals / Bellevue462 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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    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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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