Donald Krieff, DO

Growing up, I was fascinated by the human body and wanted to understand how it worked. From eighth grade on, I began lifting weights and voraciously reading about exercise and nutrition. Science came easily to me, and I knew I wanted to be a doctor. In medical school, I became fascinated with the nervous system and how the brain, spinal cord, and nerves worked together. I loved studying procedures and neuroanatomy, even during my time off. I knew I wanted to be able to “fix things,” so neurosurgery was the only plan for me. I chose neurosurgery as a career because I wanted to be able to use surgery to solve complex medical conditions.

Throughout my practice for over 25 years, I have developed a reputation for treating patients as if they were my family. I pride myself on being approachable, easy to talk to, and answering questions in a way that’s easy to understand. Patients will often say: “I can’t believe you are a neurosurgeon; you are so down-to-earth.” That is the best compliment I can get.

I am proud to be part of the NYU Langone team, which includes specialists in all aspects of neurosurgical care. We work together to make sure patients see the right provider for the best possible outcome and have a smooth experience at a time when they need us most.

Patient education and communication are keys to great care. We are dedicated to making sure that when patients leave our office, they fully understand their medical issues, their treatment options, and the next steps. We strive to be the very best.