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Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

  • 1605 West Fairbanks Avenue
  • Winter Park,
  • Florida
  • 32789

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. Paul Sawin, MD

  • 1605 West Fairbanks Avenue
  • Winter Park,
  • Florida
  • 32789

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Dr. Donald Behrmann, MD

  • 1605 West Fairbanks Avenue
  • Winter Park,
  • Florida
  • 32789

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. William Lu, MD

  • 1605 West Fairbanks Avenue
  • Winter Park,
  • Florida
  • 32789

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Dr. Melvin Field, MD

  • 1605 West Fairbanks Avenue
  • Winter Park,
  • Florida
  • 32789

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Dr. Ali Chahlavi, MD

  • 1605 West Fairbanks Avenue
  • Winter Park,
  • Florida
  • 32789

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

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Winter Park Information

Winter Park, Florida is home to 6 practicing neurosurgeons who have offices in 1 county and the zip code of 32789.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Winter Park has a population of 28,179, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 neurosurgeon for every 4,696 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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