Neurological Surgery, P.C.

NSPC is a sponsor of the Acoustic Neuroma Association, and is proud to support Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week. NSPC neurosurgeon Dr. Michael H. Brisman has treated patients suffering from AN for decades, and shares some of his cases here. See: https://nspc.com/Studies/55-year-old-woman-with-one-year-of-progressive-hearing-loss-in-the-left-ear-acoustic-neuroma/

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Fusing the skull to the cervical spine is a complex procedure, yet necessary for some patients in order to prevent significant pain and neurological issues.

In his latest blog, NSPC Neurosurgeon, Dr. William Sonstein, illustrates cases where it was necessary to perform an occipital-cervical fusion.

Thank you for the opportunity to share this week’s spine case studies.

To learn more about this case study, please visit: https://nspc.com/heres-what-came-in-today/

If you are in need of neurological care, Dr. Sonstein is a board-certified neurosurgeon at NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery with over 25 years of experience.

To schedule an appointment, please call
800 355-1100.

NSPC CEO, Dr. Michael Brisman, is honored by the distinguished Connolly Top Doctors recognition of our practice and physicians as the #1 Neurosurgery Practice in New York. "Providing the highest quality patient care", says Dr. Brisman, is a founding principle of NSPC.

NSPC World Class Brain & Spine Care - www.nspc.com

#1 Ranked Neurosurgery Practice in New York

To assure the best possible outcome for our patients, NSPC neurosurgeons will collaborate on a surgical case, when appropriate. Dr. Ramin Rak and Dr. Jonathan Brisman treated a 62 yr. old patient who presented with confusion, difficulty speaking and headaches. See the full case study:

Neurosurgeons Collaborate to Treat Giant Symptomatic Meningioma | NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery

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2024 FPA Conference - Facial Pain Association FPA is the world's largest organization providing education, support and advocacy for all those who suffer from neuropathic facial pain.

A big thank you to John D. for bringing in boxes of Italian pastries to Dr. Zachariah M. George and his staff. A happy and healthy patient is gratitude enough, but no one is going to turn down sfogliatelle and cannolis.

Dr. Michael H. Brisman recently spoke at the 2024 Medical Society of the State of New York House of Delegates, doing his part to advance healthcare in our community.

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#1 Ranked Neurosurgery Practice in New York

Neurosurgeon Ramin Rak, NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery, provided more than 100 members and guests of the Sephardic American Medical Association (SAMS) with an “Update on Spinal Surgery” at a dinner meeting in Great Neck on 3/27/24. Dr. Rak is seen here with Helen Shiraz, D.C., Chair, SAMS Public Relations & Media Committee.

Thank you Medical Society of the State of New York for sharing the exciting news about NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery being named to the 2024 Top Medical Practices in the US for Neurosurgery. Such an honor for our practice, neurosurgeons, and staff.

NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery Named to Castle Connolly’s 2024 Top Physician Practices for Neurosurgery NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery Named to Castle Connolly’s 2024 Top Physician Practices for Neurosurgery Congratulations to MSSNY’s Dr. Michael Brisman and the entire team at NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery for being named to Castle Connolly’s 2024 national list of Top Physician

JUST IN: Becker's Spine Review, the leading resource for healthcare industry leaders, announced that NSPC is one of the country's top five neurosurgical practices, as rated by Castle Connolly Top Doctors. “It’s a pleasure to congratulate my colleagues and staff for receiving this honor,” said Michael H. Brisman, M.D., the chief executive officer of Rockville Centre, NY-based NSPC. "Our practice has provided patients from Long Island, and elsewhere, with the most compassionate and comprehensive back, neck, brain, and neurovascular care available for over 60 years."

Top physician practices for neurosurgery 2024: Castle Connolly Castle Connolly ranked the top physician practices for neurosurgery for 2024.

In his latest blog, NSPC Neurosurgeon, Dr. William Sonstein, addresses the challenges of performing lumbar spine surgery on patients who are morbidly obese.

Dr. Sonstein shares two case studies of patients in their 50s who presented with severe back and leg pain and leg weakness. These patients failed conservative modalities and were suffering.

Dr. Sonstein stresses that patient selection is critical to success of the surgical outcome.

Two interesting patient cases are featured at: https://nspc.com/lumbar-surgery-can-be-done-in-the-morbidly-obese-patient/

LUMBAR SURGERY CAN BE DONE IN THE MORBIDLY OBESE PATIENT | NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery As a spine surgeon you see patients with all body types. Morbidly obese patients pose a particular challenge. Heavy patients who have lumbar spinal stenosis or […]

NSPC Surgeon William Sonstein Co-Authors Article in Neurosurgery

William J. Sonstein M.D., F.A.C.S., a senior attending neurosurgeon and the President of NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery is one of the co-authors of an article to be published in Neurosurgery, the official publication of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). Published monthly, this international medical journal features scientific articles on clinical or experimental surgery topics of interest to practicing neurosurgeons and other providers who specialize in the treatment of brain, spine, peripheral nerve conditions.

Entitled, “Development and clinical validation of a hook effect-based lateral flow immunoassay sensor for cerebrospinal fluid leak detection,” Dr. Sonstein’s article expands upon an oral presentation he delivered about a new, point-of-care cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing strip at the 2023 scientific meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and offers evidence of the test strip’s efficacy.

An expert in complex spinal surgery, Dr. Sonstein worked with an international team to invent a new inexpensive, rapid, point-of-care cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diagnostic testing strip.

It’s not uncommon for patients to exhibit a build-up of unknown fluids postoperatively, particularly after being treated for a lumbar spine condition. Since undiagnosed CSF leakage can lead to serious complications, including meningitis, abscess, and pneumocephalus, it is crucial to rule out the presence of a leak rapidly and noninvasively.

According to Dr. Sonstein, “a laboratory-based CSF test requires that a sample be sent out for analysis which can take days before results are returned. I knew there was a need for fast, in-hospital test that could be used as part of a daily, post-operative protocol to make sure patients were safe.” The test strip Dr. Sonstein helped to invent addresses this need by quickly indicating the presence of CSF without requiring outside testing or special training for the user. He hopes that other neurosurgeons, as well as orthopedic spine surgeons and emergency room surgeons will see the benefit in using this new diagnostic tool.

To learn more about Dr. Sonstein, please visit:

https://nspc.com/directory/william-sonstein-m-d-f-a-c-s/

Photo caption: William J. Sonstein M.D., F.A.C.S., attending neurosurgeon and President, NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery.
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When Just Enough Is Enough

In this case study, we are confronted with a new problem in a 78 year-old male patient that was in poor medical condition who had two prior lumbar laminectomies with resultant fusion and instrumentation from L4-S1.

For the latest blog, visit: https://nspc.com/when-just-enough-is-enough/

If you are suffering from severe back pain, NSPC Neurosurgeon, Dr. William Sonstein, offers valuable insight to treating patients with this condition.

Please call us at (866) 946-4270 to schedule your appointment.

NSPC Neurosurgeon, Dr. Xavier Gaudin, is looking forward to presenting at ROC-NY 2024.

ROCNY The convention's theme is Innovations in Medicine, focusing on the ever-evolving landscape of treatments, pioneering interventions, and the cutting-edge technology that is reshaping patient care and redefining the art of medicine.

The “Brain Tumor Center” at NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC) and neurosurgeon Xavier P. J. Gaudin D.O. are among the finalists in the “Long Island Choice Awards Presented by PSEG Long Island."

To vote for Dr. Gaudin, please go to www.LIChoiceAwards.com. Voting ends February 4.

For more information about the NSPC Brain Tumor Center, neurosurgeon Xavier P. J. Gaudin, or NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery, visit www.nspc.com.

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On Tuesday, December 12th, at the Garden City Hotel, NSPC's Dr. Jonathan L. Brisman will be moderating at The American College of Surgeons- Brooklyn/Long Island Chapter and The Nassau Surgical Society Neurosurgery Section Clinic Day.

NSPC Neurosurgeons, Dr. Michael Brisman and Dr. Xavier Gaudin will be presenting.

Click this link to learn more about the event from the program's moderator, neurosurgeon Jonathan Brisman:

Neurosurgery Section Annual Clinic Day 1

In his latest blog, NSPC Neurosurgeon Dr. William Sonstein shares several patient cases that demonstrate when spine surgery is indicated, and when conservative management is best suited for a patient's individualized treatment plan. See: https://nspc.com/spine-cases-where-surgery-is-clearly-indicated/

Last night, NSPC Neurosurgeon Dr. Xavier Gaudin spoke to a multi-specialty physician community of 30 osteopaths and medical students from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a fellow DO, Dr. Gaudin was pleased to speak on “Surgical Indications and Advancements for Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disorders.” Thank you to New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) for their support.