Find a Neurosurgeon in Gainesville, Florida (FL)
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Local Neurosurgeons
Dr. Steven M. Bailey, MD
- 6440 West Newberry Road SUITE 401
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32605
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Jeffrey S. Henn, MD
- 2780 Cleveland Avenue Suite 819
- Fort Myers,
- Florida
- 33901
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Arthur L. Day, MD
- 75 Francis Street
- Boston,
- Massachusetts
- 02115
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Eric W. Scott, MD
- 6440 West Newberry Road SUITE 401
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32605
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. David W. Pincus, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Joseph C. Cauthen, MD
- 6510 North West 9th Boulevard Suite 1
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32605
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. William A. Friedman, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 2.5 out of 5
Dr. Dean D. Lin, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road Suite 1901
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Brian L. Hoh, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Bradley A. Wallace, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Dr. Steven N. Roper, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. John Stevenson, MD
- 4500 West Newberry Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32607
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Albert L. Rhoton, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Stephen B. Lewis, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
Dr. R P. Jacob, MD
- 200 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Kelly D. Foote, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Glenn R. Rechtine, MD
- 601 Elmwood Avenue
- Rochester,
- New York
- 14642
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Galina F. Bogorodskaya, MD
- 4410 West Newberry Road Suite 3
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32607
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Dr. Andrew G. Cordista, MD
- 8 Live Oak Court
- Moultrie,
- Georgia
- 31768
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Gregory J. Murad, MD
- 1600 South West Archer Road
- Gainesville,
- Florida
- 32610
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Gainesville Information
Gainesville, Florida is home to 41 practicing neurosurgeons who have offices in 1 county and 5 zip codes, including zip codes 32610, 32601, 32607, 32605, and 32608.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Gainesville has a population of 108,184, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 neurosurgeon for every 2,638 residents.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
Neurosurgery Information
Description
Neurosurgery is surgery of the nervous system. A neurological surgeon, or neurosurgeon, is a specialist who is trained in surgery of the nervous system, and can perform surgery on the brain, spinal cord, or other parts of the nervous system. This specialist is sometimes called a brain surgeon. The neurosurgeon also works with patients to diagnose, evaluate, and treat diseases or disorders of the nervous system, and aids in critical care of patients before, during and after surgery.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Injury, Herniated Disc, brain tumors, stroke, Spinal Cord Tumors, Scoliosis, epilepsy, Spinal Infection, Spinal Discectomy, Spinal Deformity, brain tumor, coma, seizure, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, meningitis, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Disc Disease / Surgery, Back / Spine Surgery , Invasive Disc Surgery, Kyphosis Surgery, Laminectomy, Deep Brain Stimulation, endoscopic surgery, craniotomy, stereotactic radiosurgery, microsurgery, Endoscopic management, Cordotomy, transphenoidal surgery, and radiation implants.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including MRI Scan of the Brain, MRI Scan of the Spine, CAT Scan of the Brain, CT Scan of the Brain, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Myelogram, Spinal Tap, Lumbar Puncture (LP), Electromyography (EMG), Cerebral Angiogram, Electroencephalography, Electronystagmography (ENG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Spinal Puncture, Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan), Myelography, Ocular Pressures, Evoked Potentials Studies, and Myogram.
