David Langer

David Langer is a prominent neurosurgeon and healthcare innovator who founded Playback Health. Here are the key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Positions

David Langer currently holds several important positions:

• Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Playback Health (since January 2018)12
• Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital (since January 2017)2
• Professor of Neurosurgery at the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine12
• Vice President of Neurosurgery for Northwell Health's Western Region3

Medical Career

Dr. Langer has had a distinguished career in neurosurgery:

• He is nationally and internationally recognized as a leading neurosurgeon, specializing in cerebral revascularization and cerebral aneurysms3
• He maintains an active practice in spinal diseases and benign brain tumors3
• Prior to his current roles, he served as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital from 2004 to 20102

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1986-1991)2
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania (1981-1985)2

Innovations and Achievements

• Co-founded Playback Health in 2018, a mobile platform application that allows healthcare providers to create and share personalized medical information with patients45
• Established the Moyamoya Center at the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery3
• Recognized as a Top Doctor by numerous publications3
• Featured in Netflix docu-series "Lenox Hill" (2020) and "Emergency: NYC" (2023)4

Dr. Langer's work combines his expertise in neurosurgery with a passion for improving patient care through innovative technology and communication methods.