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MSK pediatric neurosurgeon Caitlin Hoffman

Caitlin Hoffman, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric brain tumors
  • Chiari malformation
  • Epilepsy

My Specialties

  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Surgical endoscopy
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Dr. Hoffman's Office Information
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Get to Know Me

I am a pediatric neurosurgeon on the MSK Kids team who has cared for children at Memorial Sloan Kettering since medical school. I specialize in caring for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors, including tumors related to epilepsy. Whenever possible, I use minimally invasive surgical approaches, such as endoscopic procedures performed through very small incisions.

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One of the newest innovations I am excited about is laser ablation. This form of laser surgery is for deep-seated tumors in the brain and those that come back after treatment. We can now offer laser surgery to reduce the need for repeat operations in young children. We also use it to treat hard-to-reach tumors. This treatment is less invasive than others and spares children from side effects.

For children with tumor-associated epilepsy, our team includes all the doctors a child needs to receive coordinated care. Experts from neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, and neuropsychology pool knowledge from different perspectives to care for our patients.

As children and their families face incredibly complex challenges, it is an honor for me to stand side by side with them. I recognize the profound level of trust that families place in my hands and strive to offer confidence and reassurance as we take on these challenges together. That, to me, is just as important as any medical treatment I could provide.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my work is watching my patients grow up. It is such a privilege to help usher them to their next phase of life. I value this responsibility tremendously.

What I Do at MSK

A pediatric neurosurgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves). They treat children and adolescents.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric brain tumors
  • Chiari malformation
  • Epilepsy
  • Medulloblastomas
  • Hydrocephalus

My Specialties

  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Surgical endoscopy
  • Epilepsy surgery
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

Residencies

  • Neurosurgery - NewYork-Presbyterian

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery - Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)
  • Healthcare Association of New York State-Cornell Academy for Healthcare Leadership Advancement - NewYork-Presbyterian

Awards and Honors

  • Weill Cornell Leadership Fellowship (2016–2017)
  • Antigua Epilepsy Week Grant (2016)
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons Pediatric Section Kenneth Shulman Award (2012)

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

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Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Hoffman sees patients at one location.

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Location
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Hoffman’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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