Welcome to Dr. Raymond Sekula's practice, located on the fourth floor of The Neurological Institute of New York. He is renowned for treating cranial nerve disorders like trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, acoustic neuromas, intraventricular tumors, and other skull base disorders.
Committed to offering exceptional treatment using innovative minimally invasive techniques, our team caters to the unique needs of all patients. We invite you to arrange an appointment or virtual consultation with us today, and look forward to help improve your quality of life.
Dr. Raymond Sekula is an acclaimed authority in treating complex neurological conditions. He specializes in treating trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, Chiari malformation, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and colloid cyst. His practice is particularly known for minimally invasive skull base surgery, setting new standards in the field.
Trigeminal neuralgia is a pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, causing extreme, sporadic, and sudden burning or shock-like facial pain.
Hemifacial spasm is a neurological disorder causing involuntary contractions of one side of the face, often resulting from nerve compression.
A meningioma is a typically benign and slow-growing tumor arising from the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
These benign tumors affect the nerves connecting the inner ear to the brain, potentially causing hearing loss.
Chiari malformation is a structural defect in the base of the skull and cerebellum, which causes brain tissue to extend into the spinal canal.
This rare disorder causes recurrent, sharp pain in the throat, tongue, ear, and tonsils and is often linked to nerve irritation.
Patients across the globe seek care from Dr. Sekula at The Neurological Institute of New York. Columbia University Irving Medical Center is one of the top-ranked hospitals in the United States for neurosurgery. When dealing with complex neurological issues, Dr. Sekula's groundbreaking, minimally invasive techniques have become a beacon of hope.
Join the many patients who travel to receive Dr. Sekula's exceptional treatment to improve your health at one of the country's leading medical institutions.
Dr. Sekula was my second opinion for TN, and after our first telehealth visit, I immediately knew he was the one to perform my MVD. I have a son, age 34, who is medically complex with multiple special needs (7 brain surgeries). For 34 years, we have met with many neurosurgeons. Dr. Sekula is, by far one of the top neurosurgeons I have ever encountered. He possesses patience, kindness, and an intense passion for his work. He is also an excellent communicator and even adds a little humor, as a bonus! The day after surgery, he came into my room and said, "Let's go for a walk." (rare for any doctor). His staff, Caroline and Brianna, are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They are excellent with callbacks to address concerns and/or questions. I am 3 weeks post-op with all restrictions lifted and I am thrilled to report that I can once again, wash my face, blow my nose and, brush my teeth without pain! Dr. Sekula truly listened to me when I told him I needed to get back to my normal baseline before TN, to continue my main job, which is to take care of my son's needs. Dr. Sekula is a good man and a gentle soul. God Bless him forever! A truly thankful patient, Karen Wallace
I found Dr. Sekula and his staff to be wonderful. I had brain surgery with Dr. Sekula for Hemi-facial spasm and woke up spasm free. It's not a light decision to have brain surgery, having an incredibly experienced surgeon who answered all my questions truthfully and outlined all the risks clearly was such a blessing. I appreciated that he was confident and optimistic while also being honest about all the possible risks. He didn't down play them and made sure I understood them. His office was so friendly and organized and made the process as easy as possible. After surgery, Dr. Sekula make the effort to personally check in on me and tell me how the surgery went first hand. Anyone suffering from Hemi-facial spasm will understand how much having a successfully curative surgery means. This was life changing for me and I'm so grateful for Dr. Sekula's excellent dedication to his practice.
Dr Sekula and his staff have been very helpful and professional discussing my medical condition. They are a pleasure to deal with and always willing to answer any questions I might have and listening to my concerns. Thank you to Dr Sekula and his entire staff!
I was referred to Dr. Sekula after suffering with Trigeminal Neuralgia for five years. He listened thoughtfully to my history and reviewed my MRI. He recommended surgery and discussed his reasoning with me. I underwent the surgery and woke up post operatively pain free. I will be eternally greatful to Dr. Sekula. It felt like a miracle, but Dr. Sekula's clinical and surgical skills created this "miracle" for me. I cannot thank him enough. I must also thank Dr. Sekula's NP, Caroline Gacka, for her attentive response to any question I had.
I cannot express enough how grateful I am to Dr. Sekula and his incredible team for the care I received during and after my Microvascular Decompression (MVD) surgery. After extensive research, visiting multiple neurologists and neurosurgeons, and being at the end of my rope, I was so thankful to have found Dr. Sekula to perform my surgery. I was isolating myself for few years due to my condition and Dr. Sekula’s experience, extensive resume, and general care and concern made it very easy for me to finalize my decision and go with the surgery. I am happy and thankful that I was able to be one of his patients. His expertise gave me the confidence I needed going into the surgery. I had to travel for the surgery and after spending a couple days in the hospital, I came back home. Dr. Sekula and his staff were incredibly attentive during my recovery at home. They made sure to follow up MORE than regularly with phone/video calls to check on my progress, offering advice and adjusting medications as needed to ensure I was comfortable and healing properly. Their personalized care and genuine concern for my well-being made all the difference. It truly felt like I am his only patient. I highly recommend Dr. Sekula and his staff for anyone considering MVD surgery and will absolutely promise that you’ll be in the best hands.
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Dr. Sekula is a graduate of The University of Virginia and Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his training in Pittsburgh.
Specializing in cranial nerve disorders, acoustic neuroma, and skull base disorders, he performs hundreds of neurosurgical operations annually, with over 2,000 such surgeries in his career.
If you or a loved one are seeking expert care for neurological conditions, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Raymond Sekula. Dr. Sekula and his team are dedicated to providing personalized, state-of-the-art care. Making an appointment is a simple and streamlined process, offering you quick access to the medical expertise you need.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Sekula.