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Dr. Michael Lusk, MD

  • 670 Goodlette Road North
  • Naples,
  • Florida
  • 34102

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. Mark Gerber, MD

  • 670 Goodlette Road North
  • Naples,
  • Florida
  • 34102

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. Gary Colon, MD

  • 730 Goodlette Road North SUITE 100B
  • Naples,
  • Florida
  • 34102

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Paul Dernbach, MD

  • 730 Goodlette Road North
  • Naples,
  • Florida
  • 34102

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Geoffrey Colino, MD

  • 11181 Health Parks Boulevard Suite 2240
  • Naples,
  • Florida
  • 34110

Specialties

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 2 out of 5
 

Dr. James Manzanares, MD

  • 400 8th Street North
  • Naples,
  • Florida
  • 34102

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

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Naples Information

Naples, Florida is home to 6 practicing neurosurgeons who have offices in 1 county and 3 zip codes, including zip codes 34102, 34114, and 34110.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Naples has a population of 21,709, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 neurosurgeon for every 3,618 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 refers to operations performed to correct problems of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, or sympathetic nerves). Nerves are filamentous bands of tissue that conduct impulses while connecting various organs.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are epilepsy, Spinal Discectomy, Spinal Infection, Spinal Stenosis, stroke, Spinal Injury, Spinal Cord Tumors, Scoliosis, Herniated Disc, Spinal Deformity, Spondylolisthesis, brain tumors, brain tumor, Alzheimer's disease, seizure, Parkinson's disease, meningitis, cerebral palsy, coma, and migraine.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Kyphosis Surgery, Disc Disease / Surgery, Back / Spine Surgery , Invasive Disc Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, craniotomy, endoscopic surgery, Laminectomy, microsurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, Cordotomy, radiation implants, Endoscopic management, and transphenoidal surgery.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including MRI Scan of the Brain, CAT Scan of the Brain, CT Scan of the Brain, MRI Scan of the Spine, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electromyography (EMG), Lumbar Puncture (LP), Spinal Tap, Myelogram, Spinal Puncture, Electroencephalography, Cerebral Angiogram, Electronystagmography (ENG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Myelography, Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan), Evoked Potentials Studies, Brain Wave Test, and Electrooculography.

 
 

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