Dr. Murat Cosar is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon and spine specialist with over two decades of international experience in treating complex brain and spinal conditions. With dual expertise as both a neurosurgeon and a PhD in neuroanatomy, Dr. Cosar offers a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the nervous system, making him a sought-after expert in advanced spinal surgery, neurotrauma, and minimally invasive techniques.
Experience
Dr. Cosar earned his medical degree from Istanbul University and completed his neurosurgery residency in Turkey. He later pursued a PhD in neuroanatomy and held academic roles including full professorship and department chair at multiple Turkish medical universities. In the United States, he completed fellowships at UCLA, Weill Cornell, and the University of New Mexico, and served as a visiting scholar at Yale University School of Medicine. He is currently a neurosurgeon at Nassau University Medical Center in New York.
Fluent in English and Turkish, Dr. Cosar is widely published, with nearly 100 international peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters, particularly in the field of spine surgery. He has also presented at numerous international conferences and collaborated on groundbreaking research in spinal instrumentation, disc replacement, and neuroprotection.
Expertise
Dr. Cosar’s clinical interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, spinal trauma, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and spinal deformity correction. His work blends innovation with compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Known for his surgical precision and commitment to medical education, Dr. Cosar continues to train the next generation of spine surgeons while delivering world-class care in the tri-state area.
