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Dr. Howard Riina, MD

Dr. Howard Riina, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Riina, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

530 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 263-5382

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Riina is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Riina is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Riina specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Riina's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Riina

4.7

23 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Prabhat C Dhanda – Oct 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Steve Honickman – Nov 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Xin C – Sep 24, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donna Perrone – Oct 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Arefa Mohamed – Jan 30, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
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4 people found this helpful
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Norma Dockery – Dec 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Kate concannon – Oct 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Howard Riina, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Barrow Neuro Institute

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Pa

    Residency Hospital

  • Med

    Internship Hospital

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Riina is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    New York University530 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
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    Practice

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Bellevue462 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • NYU Langone Hospitals

      550 1st Ave
      New York, NY 10016
      Recipient of 62
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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