Brett Youngerman
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
Office
(646) 317-2887
710 West 168th Street New York, NY 10032
Primary Specialty
Neurosurgeon
Practice
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
Gender
Male
About
Dr. Youngerman’s research focuses on enhancing surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients with neurological conditions, including epilepsy, movement disorders, and pituitary tumors. As Principal Investigator of the Clinical Neuroinformatics & Neuromodulation (CNN) Lab, he integrates neuroscience, clinical informatics, and biomedical engineering to drive innovation in neurosurgical care.
Research areas include:Enhancing Surgical Outcomes – Leading multi-center studies and quality improvement initiatives to refine surgical decision-making and improve patient results. Expanding Minimally Invasive Techniques – Advancing laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) as a safer, less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. (American Epilepsy Society Young Investigator Award) Refining Neuromodulation with Biomarkers – Investigating neurophysiologic and multimodal biomarkers to optimize brain stimulation therapies. (R61MH135405) Developing Next-Generation Brain-Computer Interfaces – Developing a next-generation, fully implanted, wireless, high-resolution neural interface to enhance brain decoding and neuromodulation.Improving Access to Neurosurgical Care – Leveraging clinical informatics to identify and overcome barriers to timely, specialized neurological treatment. (KL2TR001874)He received a Master of Science in Patient-Oriented Research from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, is actively involved in hospital and national quality improvement efforts, has published dozens of articles in leading, peer-reviewed journals, and frequently presents at prominent national and international meetings.
Brett Youngerman
Dr. Brett Youngerman is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive brain surgery and advanced neuromodulation techniques. He provides expert care for a range of brain and neurological conditions, including:Pituitary, skull base, and other brain tumors (meningioma, glioma, metastases)Drug-resistant epilepsyMovement disorders: Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, hemifacial spasmCavernous malformations Adult hydrocephalus: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)Chronic pain: trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformationIn each of these areas, Dr. Youngerman collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of specialists, ensuring patients received a comprehensive approach with access to the latest diagnostic and treatment options. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques that aim to protect or improve brain function, including:Neuroendoscopy & robot-assisted surgeryLaser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) Neuromodulation: deep brain stimulation (DBS) & responsive neurostimulation (RNS)Stereotactic radiosurgeryAwake & asleep brain mapping for precision surgeryPatients choose Dr. Youngerman for his technical expertise, compassionate care, and commitment to improving brain function while minimizing recovery time.Videos featuring Dr. YoungermanEpilepsy surgery videosParkinson’s disease and tremor videosResearchDr. Youngerman’s research focuses on enhancing surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients with neurological conditions, including epilepsy, movement disorders, and pituitary tumors. As Principal Investigator of the Clinical Neuroinformatics & Neuromodulation (CNN) Lab, he integrates neuroscience, clinical informatics, and biomedical engineering to drive innovation in neurosurgical care.
Research areas include:Enhancing Surgical Outcomes – Leading multi-center studies and quality improvement initiatives to refine surgical decision-making and improve patient results. Expanding Minimally Invasive Techniques – Advancing laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) as a safer, less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. (American Epilepsy Society Young Investigator Award) Refining Neuromodulation with Biomarkers – Investigating neurophysiologic and multimodal biomarkers to optimize brain stimulation therapies. (R61MH135405) Developing Next-Generation Brain-Computer Interfaces – Developing a next-generation, fully implanted, wireless, high-resolution neural interface to enhance brain decoding and neuromodulation.Improving Access to Neurosurgical Care – Leveraging clinical informatics to identify and overcome barriers to timely, specialized neurological treatment. (KL2TR001874)He received a Master of Science in Patient-Oriented Research from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, is actively involved in hospital and national quality improvement efforts, has published dozens of articles in leading, peer-reviewed journals, and frequently presents at prominent national and international meetings.
Services
Brett Youngerman provides neurosurgery in New York, NY. A Neurosurgeon is trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the spinal cord, brain and nervous system such as Parkinson's disease and neurological disorders.Please call Brett Youngerman at (646) 317-2887 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.
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