Dr. John Golfinos, MD
Dr. John Golfinos, MD is an oncology specialist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Golfinos has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1988. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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530 1st Ave Ste 8R New York, NY 10016Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
It's easy. The patient comes first. Great care is taken to insure that surgery is the best alternative before we recommend it. All technologies are available so that the patient has the greatest range of choice.Oncology
Neurosurgery
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Barrow Neur Institute
Residency Hospital, 1995Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1988Princeton University
Undergraduate School, 1984
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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