Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Saniya Siraj Godil
Professional Statement
Dr. Godil is a fellowship trained complex brain tumor and skull base neurosurgeon. She completed her neurosurgical residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and has also competed two skull base fellowships. She completed an enfolded minimally invasive and endoscopic skull base fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine with Dr. Theodore Schwartz and a postgraduate complex open and endoscopic skull base fellowship at The Ohio State University with Dr. Daniel Prevedello.
Dr. Godil specializes in treatment of meningiomas, pituitary tumors, craniopharyngiomas, acoustic neuromas, schwannomas, gliomas, and all other benign and malignant brain tumors, and skull base pathologies. She has particular interest in utilizing minimally invasive approaches and endoscopic approaches for cranial surgery and brain tumors.
Her primary research interest includes medical education, quality of life and patient-centered outcomes research, prospective outcomes registries and health services research and development of quality improvement and outcomes tools and questionnaires. She has numerous publications and has presented at various national and international conferences.
Dr. Godil also has strong interest in medical student and resident education. She currently serves as the Associate Program Director of Neurosurgery Residency as well as Medical Student Clerkship Director and plays an active role in resident and medical student curriculum and teaching.
Title
Neurosurgical Oncologist and Skull Base Neurosurgeon
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery Pending Board Certification
Neurosurgery Student Clerkship Director
Associate Program Director, Neurosurgery Residency
Awards and Honors
Best Resident Teaching and Leadership Award, 20211st Place Resident/Fellow Research Award, Cervical Spine Research Society, 2013
Value Abstract Award - North American Spine Society, 2013
Sam Hassenbusch Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2013
Selected Publications
Godil, S. S., Tosi, U., Gerges, M., Garton, A., Dobri, G. A., Kacker, A., Tabaee, A., Anand, V. K., & Schwartz, T. H. (2021). Long-term tumor control after endoscopic endonasal resection of craniopharyngiomas: comparison of gross-total resection versus subtotal resection with radiation therapy. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-9. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3171/2021.5.JNS202011"
Gerges, M. M., Rumalla, K., Godil, S. S., Younus, I., Elshamy, W., Dobri, G. A., Kacker, A., Tabaee, A., Anand, V. K., & Schwartz, T. H. (2020). Long-term outcomes after endoscopic endonasal surgery for nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenomas. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-12. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3171/2019.11.JNS192457" Gerges, M. M., Godil, S. S., Kacker, A., & Schwartz, T. H. (2020). Endoscopic Endonasal Transclival Resection of a Pontine Metastasis: Case Report and Operative Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 19(1), E75-E81. https://doi.org/10.1093/ons/opz380" Gerges, M. M., Godil, S. S., Younus, I., Rezk, M., & Schwartz, T. H. (2019). Endoscopic transorbital approach to the infratemporal fossa and parapharyngeal space: a cadaveric study. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-12. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3171/2019.7.JNS191743" Younus, I., Gerges, M. M., Godil, S. S., Uribe-Cardenas, R., Dobri, G. A., Ramakrishna, R., & Schwartz, T. H. (2019). Incidence and risk factors associated with reoperation for sellar hematoma following endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-7. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3171/2019.6.JNS191169Departments
Neurosurgery
Surgery
Programs & Centers
Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience
Brain Tumor Center
Practice Groups
Cooper University Physicians
Video
Locations
- 3 Cooper Plaza, Sheridan Pavilion, Suite 104, Camden, NJ 08103
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- phone: 856-968-8695
- fax: 856-968-8697
- Cooper Inspira Neurosurgey at Millville
- 3 Elizabeth Street, Suite C, Millville, NJ 08332
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- 2339 Route 70 West, 4th Floor, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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- phone: 856-546-8525
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- 400 W Route 38, Suite 100, Moorestown, NJ 08057
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- 715 Fellowship Road Ste C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
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- phone: 856-968-7965
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- 2 Cooper Plaza, 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08103
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- fax: 856-968-8222
Education and Training
Education
- Fellowship: Ohio State University Medical Center, Skull Base Surgery, 2022
- Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 2021
- Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College, 2010
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2025
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 out of 5
83 ratings, 20 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/2/2026
My experience was excellent. I have very positive things to say about all aspects of my care. It was great and the professionalness of it was great. So I would say it's a 10. It was wonderful. They did a great job.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Great experience
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
Excellent caring and friendly efficient service! Thanks!
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
Everyone that I spoke to was fantastic. Compassionate and sincere. My neuro surgeon explained the situation in "Layman's" terms. She spoke with Confidence and Competence. I am faced with a 16-20hr procedure to remove a Benign tumor. I hope to report back in a few months.
- Reviewed on 12/2/2025
The only negative thing I can say about the visit is the location. Driving alone, unfamiliar with the area, on a busy highway was a bit harrowing. My GPS had me continue about a mile past Cooper so I had to find a u-turn and try again. Once I was here, I was greeted by very professional and compassionate staff.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
I think Doctor Godil is one of the best doctors. I would recommend her to anybody. I know she's very compassionate and knows what she's doing. I am so grateful to have her as my doctor!
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Turtz, Dr. Tonetti and everyone with their group did an exceptional job. I thank them all for their expertise and wonderful care.
- Reviewed on 10/7/2025
Very professional, knowledge and caring
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Every visit at Cooper, and every person employed there who has helped me have been outstanding: Efficient and caring!
- Reviewed on 8/5/2025
Excellent doctor, excellent service and treatment, and excellent staff.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
I was very surprise to see Cooper like a uptodate place in the State of New Jersey. Congratulations !
- Reviewed on 6/3/2025
Nothing it was pleasant experience
- Reviewed on 3/20/2025
My appointment was via telemed, and I was informed once or twice via email of the delay. Ahead of time, that would have been useful to know before any sessions started because I ended up calling the office later I found that information in my email. But it worked very, very, very well. I appreciate the doctor's time and the gracious staff. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 3/18/2025
Nice and peaceful..
- Reviewed on 3/18/2025
Very pleased with how I was treated from the time of diagnosis, pre surgery and post surgery by the whole Pituitary Team.
- Reviewed on 3/11/2025
Great experience
- Reviewed on 3/4/2025
Everyone was very cooperative and courteous.
- Reviewed on 3/4/2025
They were very informative
- Reviewed on 2/20/2025
Choose to come to Cooper over UPenn
- Reviewed on 2/4/2025
Everyone was great.