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Ezriel Edward Kornel, MD, FAANS, FACS, is a distinguished neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spine and brain conditions. He works at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in Mount Kisco, New York.
Known for his pioneering contributions to MIS techniques, Dr. Kornel has developed and patented several innovative instrumentation methods that significantly reduce surgical trauma and enhance recovery times.
Dr. Kornel earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithica, New York, and his medical degree from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois. His extensive training includes a general surgery internship at The Washington Hospital Center and a neurosurgical residency at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he trained under the esteemed neurosurgeon Hugo Rizzoli. Following a specialized microsurgical fellowship at the University of Vienna in Austria, Dr. Kornel began his private practice in the Boston area.
Dr. Kornel is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has held assistant clinical professorships at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and Columbia University and is currently at Weill-Cornell Medical College in New York, New York. His expertise has been showcased on the radio show "BackTalkLive" and through features on local and national television. His research, published in peer-reviewed journals, addresses key topics in neurophysiology and neurosurgery.
Dr. Kornel's impact extends far beyond the operating room. As the President of Copland House, Dr. Kornel plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of American composers and supporting the evolution of American music.
Dr. Kornel is licensed in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey and is committed to delivering exceptional care to his patients.
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Dr. Ezriel Kornel, MD
Neurosurgeon
657 E. Main Street
Suite 3
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Amanda Carpenter, MD, is a skilled neurosurgeon practicing at North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Carpenter completed her neurosurgical residency at Rutgers University, with additional training in orthopedic spine surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Her practice is focused on diseases of the brain and spine.
Dr. Carpenter’s expertise covers a broad spectrum of neurosurgery, including primary brain tumors, metastatic brain tumors, meningiomas, trigeminal neuralgia, degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spine fractures, spine tumors, scoliosis, chiari malformation, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Carpenter has advanced training in robotic-assisted spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, laser interstitial thermal therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Dr. Carpenter’s philosophy emphasizes creating a highly individualized treatment plan for each patient. Dr. Carpenter’s research has been published in over twenty journal articles. She has presented her research at national neurosurgical meetings and authored dozens of research abstracts and three book chapters.
Outside of work, Dr. Carpenter enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.
Dr. Amanda Carpenter, MD
Neurosurgeon
225 Dayton St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Duncan Carpenter, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Carpenter received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his neurosurgical residency at Columbia University under the mentorship of Dr. Bennett Stein. He has been in practice at North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates in Ridgewood, New Jersey, since 1984.
Dr. Carpenter has performed over 10,000 neurosurgical operations, including 200 intracerebral aneurysm clippings, 600 carotid endarterectomies, and 5,000 spine surgeries. Dr. Carpenter’s practice is currently focused on the treatment of the spine. Dr. Carpenter treats degenerative conditions of the spine, neck and lower back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spine fractures, and spine tumors.
Dr. Carpenter utilizes all non-surgical treatment options before considering whether an operation is necessary. Dr. Carpenter utilizes his extensive experience and compassionate care to find the best possible treatment courses for his patients. His goal is to relieve his patients’ pain, resolve neurologic deficits, and improve his patients’ quality of life. When surgery is the best option, Dr. Carpenter utilizes state-of-the-art technologies to maximize safety and efficiency and to minimize post-operative pain. Dr. Carpenter operates at The Valley Hospital, where he has served as past associate chair of the Department of Neurosciences.
Dr. Carpenter is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and has been identified by Castle & Connolly as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area for over 15 years. Dr. Carpenter has won countless awards for his patient care throughout his career.
Dr. Carpenter has lived in Saddle River, New Jersey, for over 25 years and remains active in the local community, having served on the health commission and as a councilman for the Borough of Saddle River. Outside of work, Dr. Carpenter enjoys cooking, golf, and travel.
Dr. Duncan Carpenter, MD
Osteopathic Physician
225 Dayton St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
