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In his last year of training Dr. Krieff served as Neurological
Surgery Chief Resident at LIJ and North Shore University
Hospital-Manhasset.
Upon completion of his training in 1998, Dr. Krieff
began his neurosurgical practice in Fort Lauderdale,
FL. He and his partner were the primary neurosurgeons
at Broward General Medical Center. During the subsequent
five years, Dr. Krieff developed expertise in treating
traumatic brain injury as well as complex spinal injuries
requiring stabilization and instrumentation. He served
as the Chief of Neurosurgery at Broward General from
2000 until his move back to Long Island in 2003. After
relocating to Long Island, Dr. Krieff was appointed
Chief of Neurosurgery at Nassau University Medical
Center, Nassau County’s busiest Level I trauma
center.
Dr. Krieff has received several honors, ranking first
place in achievements with the Annual Clinical Assembly
of Osteopathic Specialists and American College of
Osteopathic Surgeons. He was awarded the Annual Resident
Achievement Award and the Robert C. Erwin Literary
Achievement Award. Throughout his career he has been
involved in training medical students and residents.
Dr. Krieff sits
on the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He is
intimately involved with the training, testing and
board certification of young neurosurgeons.
His current appointments include Clinical Adjunct
Professor in Neurosurgery at New York College of Osteopathic
Medicine, Residency Evaluation and Standards Committee
member for the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons,
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery member, Neurological
Surgery Board Examiner, and Clinical Instructor in
Neurosurgery, Nova Southeastern University College
of
Osteopathic Medicine.
He has lectured surgical and pediatric departments
as well as the Nassau County Paramedics on many topics
including “The Role of the Neurosurgeon on the
Stroke Team,” “Contemporary Management
of
Head Injury,” “Contemporary Management
of Traumatic Spinal Injuries,” “Diagnosis
and Treatment of Brain Abscesses,” “Current
Management of Hydrocephalus,” and “When
to Call a Neurosurgeon.” He is a Fellow in the
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and current
member of American Medical Association, and American
Osteopathic Association. He brings more than 10 years
experience to the practice.
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