Elad I. Levy, MD, FACS, FAHA
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Contact Information 3980A Sheridan Drive |
Director of Neuroendovascular Fellowship
Professor of Neurosurgery
Professor of Radiology
State University of New York at Buffalo
"There is little more gratifying than seeing our research and training translate into real advancements in medicine that help our community and patients across the globe."
Dr. Elad Levy is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at State University of New York at Buffalo who joined the department in 2004. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Levy is the Director of Stroke Research, Co-Director of Kaleida Health Stroke Center and Cerebrovascular Surgery, Director of Endovascular Stroke Treatment and Research and Director of the Toshiba Neuroendovascular Cath Lab.
Dr. Levy has participated in several clinical research studies on synthetic bone, carotid artery revascularization and stents. Recently, he has become involved with a study investigating concussion injury as it relates to blood flow physiology of the brain. Companies such as Boston Scientific, Cordis, Micrus, ev3, and Abbott Vascular have solicited Dr. Levy for research projects, consultant roles, symposium speaker and training of other physicians. He has had numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at both national and international meetings. Additionally, he has trained several physicians throughout the world in using complex Endovascular neurosurgical techniques. Dr. Levy is also the principal investigator for flow diverting technologies.
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine
Internship
University of Pittsburgh, Surgical Internship
Residency
University of Pittsburgh, Neurosurgical Residency
Fellowship
State University of New York at Buffalo, Endovascular Surgery
Board Certification
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Interests
Dr. Levy's research interests focus on developing new and better treatments for patients with stroke and stroke symptoms due to atherosclerotic disease of intracranial and extracranial vessels. He has published and lectured extensively on endovascular techniques for stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders.
Professional Highlights
George Thorn Young Investigator Award from UB School of Medicine (2012); MDx Medical Inc. Patients' Choice Recognition (2010); Top 50 Doctors in WNY, Business First (2009); Thomas J. Linnemeir Young Investigator Award-Runner Up (2008); Louise Eisenhardt Award, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (2005); Best Paper-Basic Science Category, Southern Neurosurgical Society (2003); Cerebrovascular/Endovascular Fellowship Award (2003); AANS/CNS Joint Cerebrovascular Section Mullen Endovascular Fellowship Award (2002)
Memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Ex officio member, Executive Council, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; Fellow of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association); Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Compliance & Ethics Committee Chair
Selected Publications
View a partial list of Dr. Levy's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.






























