Overview
Dr. McKhann graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Duke University, with Research Honors for his investigations into brain tumor immunobiology. He attended Yale School of Medicine where he was AOA, Cum Laude, a Farr Scholar, and one of five recipients of the medical school’s highest thesis award. Dr. McKhann trained in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington, as well as Atkinson Morley’s Hospital in Wimbledon, England.
Dr. McKhann combines clinical skill and compassionate care to maximize patient outcomes. He treats patients with a variety of brain conditions including Brain Tumors, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Adult Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformations, Cavernous Malformations, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Neurotrauma. His areas of particular technical expertise include microneurosurgery, computer guided stereotactic neuronavigation, intraoperative awake brain mapping, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive brain surgery, gamma knife radiosurgery, deep brain stimulation, and cerebrospinal fluid shunting.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Astrocytoma
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS)
- Concussion
- Craniotomy
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Epileptic Seizures
- Functional Brain Mapping
- Gamma Knife
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Glioblastoma
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Gliomas
- Head Injury
- Hydrocephalus
- Meningioma
- Microsurgery
- Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Movement Disorders
- Neurobehavioral Disorders
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Epilepsy
- Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
- Pediatric Seizures
- Pediatric Seizure Surgery
- Radiosurgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Second Opinion
- Seizure Disorder
- Seizures
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Third Ventriculostomy
- Tumor Resection
Academic Appointments
- Professor of Neurological Surgery at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Male
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- NYP Employee Plan
- NY Signature
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amerigroup of New Jersey
- New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
AmeriHealth of New Jersey
- EPO - New Jersey Services
- HMO - New Jersey Services
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- POS - New Jersey Services
- PPO - New Jersey Services
Local 1199
- NYP Employee Plan
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- SelectHealth
WellCare
- Medicare Managed Care
- New Jersey Services (Medicare Managed Care)
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- Residency: University of Washington Medical Center
- Fellowship: University of Washington Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Research
Dr. McKhann also works as a translational neuroscientist, running a laboratory that investigates epileptic development and treatment. In addition he helps direct a multidisciplinary team that studies the mechanisms of brain plasticity, recovery, and repair. His basic and clinical research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Klingenstein Foundation, the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the New York Academy of Medicine, Parents Against Childhood Epilepsy, and the Irving Center for Clinical Research.
Research Interests
- Adult hydrocephalus
- Astrocyte function in epilepsy
- Brain organization of language and motor function
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov
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Testimonials
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After an emergency craniotomy and biopsy, Nicole received the news that her tumor was a Grade IV Glioblastoma. See how she's now thriving six years later.
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Singer/songwriter Rob Morsberger gave a special tribute to two of our neurosurgeons, Dr. McKhann and Dr. Lavine, in the liner notes of his latest CD, Ghosts Before Breakfast.
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Janet’s problems began slowly. She stumbled into a car once. Another time she lost her balance on a subway grate.
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Meet Cynthia, Dr. McKhann and Dr. Ford’s essential tremor patient who received deep brain stimulation.
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Kelly Rolo, a financial analyst from Orange County, N.Y., says the headaches crept up on her so slowly that she didn’t think there was anything unusual about them.
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