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Dr John Boockvar

Dr. John Boockvar

Internationally Known Brain Surgeon Featured on Netflix's "Lenox Hill" Docuseries; Skilled Team Builder and Expert in Stress Management

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Cancer, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Human Resources, Medicine, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Science, Stress Management, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Work-Life Balance
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Dr. John Boockvar Biography

Dr. John Boockvar does not just play a doctor on TV; he is an internationally celebrated neurosurgeon. On-screen, Dr. Boockvar’s compassionate brain tumor care was highlighted in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries "Lenox Hill" and "Emergency NYC." In real life, he is the vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and director of the department’s Brain Tumor Center, the Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center, and the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat hospitals. He is also an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, where he directs the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology and Therapy. Dr. Boockvar was appointed as an adjunct professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory due to his great advancements in understanding and treating brain cancer. He was elected to the prestigious Academy of Neurological Surgeons and was elected to the Senior Society of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has been repeatedly named to the lists of New York Magazine's Top Docs, New York SuperDoctors, America's Top Surgeons, and America's Best Doctors. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.

Dr. Boockvar has been featured many times on TV and in print. Of note, he was featured on "Dr. Oz," ABC's "Nightline", TMZ, CNN, "Good Morning America," and the "Today" show, among others. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsday, New York Post, and many others. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.

In his presentations, Dr. Boockvar shares his concept of gritflowness, which combines grit, flow, and mindfulness to help professionals perform at their best under pressure. He also covers timeless principles related to “how to be a hero” in the time of crisis; how to handle extreme stress during adversity; how to achieve work-life balance; and easy tips for basic stress management.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2025.

Dr. John Boockvar Speaking Topics

  • Mastering the Art of Gritflowness: Strategies for High-Performance in Surgery and Life

    Dr. John Boockvar, a renowned neurosurgeon and expert in brain health frequently featured onscreen, is uniquely positioned to speak on the critical importance of optimizing brain function throughout life. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and cutting-edge research, Dr. Boockvar’s insights will offer valuable strategies for maintaining and enhancing cognitive well-being. His talks explore innovative approaches to brain optimization, from early prevention to advanced treatments, empowering individuals to take charge of their brain health at every stage of life.

  • Running Towards a Crisis...Not Away From It

    World famous Neurosurgeon Dr. John Boockvar is used to making life-or-death decisions and running toward the crisis as part of his job, as he races to save people's lives in the operating room of Lenox Hill hospital. During the COVID-19, crises were heightened for Dr. Boockvar, as chronicled on the hit Netflix show "Lenox Hill." In this talk he shares a healthcare hero’s insights learned making critical decisions in an instant, the imperative for a clear head and steady hands, and how to build structured teams before the crisis hits.

  • How to Maintain a Work - Life Balance

    How does a person who gives everything to his or her job or calling find balance? Balance to fufill other, personal obligations and also to take sustaining breaks that bring renewal? Neurosurgeon Dr. John Boockvar's cases are life-or-death, and he has to engage with full concentration and energy. Living at such a high adrenaline level requires counter-balancing time away, which his family would love more of, as chronicled on his hit Netflix show "Lenox Hill." In this talk, Dr. Boockvar talks about lessons learned trying to balance intense work with an intensely satisfying personal and family life.

  • How to Reduce Stress

    In this talk, neurosurgeon Dr. John Boockvar shares his stress reduction techniques to incorporate into healthy daily routines, and also to call upon in heightened situations and crises. From the operating room, to the ball fields, to the battlefields and to the board room, these techniques help you keep your head clear and your hands steady. He discusses the value of grit, flow and mindfulness to calm the brain and reduce stress and to optimize peak performance.

Dr. John Boockvar Videos

  • Meet neurosurgeon Dr. John Boockvar—star of Emergency NYC on Netflix
    Meet neurosurgeon Dr. John Boockvar—star of Emergency NYC on Netflix
    Dr. Boockvar, a globally recognized brain surgeon and vice chair of neurosurgery at Northwell’s Lenox Hill Hospital, discusses why he became a...
  • Lenox Hill (Netflix) Live Q+A with Dr. John Boockvar - YouTube
    Lenox Hill (Netflix) Live Q+A with Dr. John Boockvar - YouTube
    Lenox Hill is a Netflix documentary following the fascinating journey of two Neurosurgeons, Dr. John Boockvar and Dr. David Langer.
  • Lenox Hill | Official Trailer | Netflix
    Lenox Hill | Official Trailer | Netflix
    Follow the journey of four real doctors — two brain surgeons, an emergency room physician, and a Chief Resident OBGYN — who struggle to balance...
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Dr. John Boockvar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mastering the Art of Gritflowness: Strategies for High-Performance in Surgery and Life, Running Towards a Crisis...Not Away From It, How to Maintain a Work - Life Balance and How to Reduce Stress. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. John Boockvar for your event is available upon request. Dr. John Boockvar generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lisa DeAngelis, Dr. Joel Selanikio, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Andy Schmeltz and Lisa Cooper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. John Boockvar for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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