Andrew J. Kobets

Andrew J. Kobets, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Attending Physician at Montefiore Medical Center. His clinical expertise lies in pediatric neurosurgery, with specialized focus on minimally invasive tumor resection, neuro-endoscopy for hydrocephalus, craniofacial reconstruction, Chiari malformation surgery, tethered cord syndrome repair, and pediatric cranial trauma management.

• Education: BA in Systems Neuroscience (Johns Hopkins University, 2005), MHS and MD (Yale University, 2007-2012)
• Training: Internship, residency (Montefiore, 2012-2019), Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship (Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2019)

Research centers on developing a hydrocephalus model secondary to intraventricular hemorrhage to test novel therapies preventing shunt dependence in children. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented internationally.

Professional Memberships: AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, American Academy of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Scientific Awards:

• Norma Bailey Berniker Prize (Yale School of Medicine, 2012)
• Fred Epstein Award (International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2018)
• Leo M. Davidoff Society Award (2019)

Dr. Kobets maintains multiple clinical locations across the Bronx and Westchester County, including Montefiore's Department of Neurosurgery, Advanced Care Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Neurosurgery sites.