As an SNIS board member and recognized authority in the field, Dr. Altschul will take a leadership role in SNIS and support ongoing educational and policy initiatives, further advancing the society and the field. Dr. Altschul’s recent election to the board reflects Montefiore Einstein’s ongoing leadership in neurointerventional surgery, innovation and commitment to advancing human health.

“As the field of neurointervention continues to evolve, I’m eager to collaborate with neurointerventionalists around the globe to learn and innovate,” said Dr. Altschul. “SNIS and its members dedicate themselves to improving practices and addressing challenges within our field, and I’m honored to be a member of the Board of Directors.”

As a dual-trained open-endovascular neurosurgeon, David J. Altschul, MD, FAANS, FCNS, serves as the Chief of the Division of Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Surgical Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center, Associate Residency Program Director and Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at Montefiore Einstein. His research is focused on developing minimally invasive technology for the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. 

We’re ranked in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery according to U.S. News & World Report, and we are an international referral site for the most complex cases.

About the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS)

With nearly 1,500 members worldwide, SNIS is a scientific and educational association dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurointerventional surgery through research, standard-setting, education and advocacy to provide the highest quality of patient care in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, spine, head and neck. Visit www.snisonline.org to learn more.