In his interview with Foundation President, Mr. John Riehl, Dr. Narayan discusses the importance of mentorship, his work advancing neurosurgery, the education of future neurosurgeons, and the importance of striving to deliver the best quality care for all. Presently, Dr. Narayan serves as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Neurosurgery Services at Northwell Health.
ABOUT DR. RAJ NARAYAN
Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Neurosurgery Services at Northwell Health
Dr. Raj Narayan is the Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Neurosurgery Services at Northwell Health. He is also the Chair of Neurosurgery of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital and the Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University/Northwell. He began his medical education at Vellore Christian Medical College and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the Medical College of Virginia. He is a member of numerous prestigious national committees, including the Society of Neurological Surgeons, the Academy of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and serves as the president of the New York Society of Neurosurgery.