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Dr. Stanley Pelofsky, MD

Surgery, Neurological Surgery
59 years of experience
Oklahoma Spine Hospital 14101 Parkway Commons Dr, Oklahoma, OK 73134
(405) 749-2700

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Brief Intro

Stan Pelofsky, M.D. completed undergraduate studies at Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York in 1962. A Doctorate of Medicine degree was received in 1966 from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Pelofsky completed an internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1967. As a member of the United States Navy from 1967 to 1969, he served at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California and in naval support activity, Da Nang, Vietnam. A neurological surgery residency followed at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from 1969 to 1973. Board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Pelofsky has served as Assistant Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, at Oklahoma Memorial Hospital, Veterans Hospital and Oklahoma Children's Hospital. Dr. Pelofsky specializes in herniated discs, cervical and lumbar surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, surgery of the skull base, pituitary and intracranial tumors. Dr. Pelofsky has received recognition for his involvement and contributions to the medical community. He was appointed to the State of Oklahoma Advisory Council of Traumatic Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury and the Advisory Board for Spinal Cord and Head Injuries. He is widely published in numerous professional journals. Dr. Pelofsky established practice with Neuroscience Specialists in 1973. He holds memberships in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, serving as its President 2001-2002, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Oklahoma State Medical Association, the Oklahoma Neurological Society, the Oklahoma City Surgical Society, the American College of Surgeons, the Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, and the North American Spine Society. He was recently awarded the Ellis Island medal for his lifelong work in the neurosciences. To view Doctor Pelofsky's complete Curriculum Vitae please click on the link below.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine - 1966

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Oklahoma Spine Hospital
14101 Parkway Commons Dr, Oklahoma, OK 73134

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Insurance Accepted

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HealthChoice Oklahoma
Humana
Medicare

Cancer 8
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 7
Orthopedics 23
Neurology & Neurosurgery 13
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 16
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 15
Diabetes & Endocrinology 8
Children's Hospital 5
Urology 14
Psychiatry 31
Geriatrics 15
Rehabilitation 23
Obsterics & Gynecology 4
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 9