Neurosurgery
We offer precision surgical care for injuries and diseases of the brain, spine and nerves.
An Experienced, Caring Team
When surgery is the right treatment option for an injury or neurological condition, you want a surgical team you can trust. That’s just what you’ll find at Memorial Neuroscience Institute.
Our neurosurgeons are skilled in a wide range of procedures and passionate about helping patients live their best lives.
Neurological Services and Conditions
Using traditional and advanced, minimally invasive surgical options, our surgeons treat a comprehensive variety of neurological disorders, including:
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
- Acoustic neuromas
- Awake Craniotomy
- Brain tumors
- Brain Aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cervical spine disorders
- Chronic pain
- Degenerative lumbar spinal disease
- Gliomas (complex tumors in delicate areas of the brain or spinal cord)
- Head, neck and back pain and injuries
- Herniated disks
- Hydrocephalus (a build-up of fluid inside the skull, leading to brain swelling)
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Meningomyelocele
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral nerve injury
- Pituitary tumors
- Spinal cord injuries
- Stroke or brain attack
- Trigeminal neuralgia (headaches and migraines)
Collaborative Approach to Patient Care
Neurosurgeons at Memorial Healthcare System work closely with skilled nurses, advanced practice providers and a dedicated team of professionals who provide support services to patients.
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Neurocritical Care
Neurocritical care specialists care for patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) after neurosurgery. They identify and treat any complications and help patients recover as quickly as possible. Learn more about neurocritical care.
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Neurodiagnostics
Neurointerventional surgeons and Neurologists perform imaging studies to assess neurological conditions and neurovascular diseases. Find out more about neurodiagnostics.
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Neuropsychology
Neuropsychologists provide in-depth evaluations to help neurologists diagnose, treat and monitor neurological conditions. They also work with neurosurgeons to monitor patients during certain neurosurgeries. Meet our neuropsychologists.
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Neurorehabilitation
Neurorehabilitation uses different types of therapies to help patients recover after neurosurgery. In some cases, they also provide nonsurgical treatments that can help patients avoid surgery. Explore neurorehabilitation services at Memorial Healthcare System.
National Recognitions
Our neurosurgery program has been recognized for excellence in care and dedication to the highest levels of quality and safety.
Our team has demonstrated low rates of patient complications for spine surgery compared to other programs.
Why Choose Memorial Neuroscience Institute for Neurosurgery?
- Surgical excellence: From spine conditions to epilepsy, movement disorders and brain tumors, our fellowship-trained surgeons offer specialized, high-quality care. Meet our team.
- Advanced technology: We offer leading-edge technologies that aren’t widely available in the region. Examples include NeuroPace for epilepsy and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders. Our spine surgeons also use innovative tools to guide surgery and prevent spinal cord injury.
- Minimally invasive procedures: When possible, we perform minimally invasive neurosurgery. This approach provides several benefits, including less pain, fewer complications and a faster recovery.
- Personalized care: We believe care should be based on you, not just your diagnosis. Our surgeons value your input and work to develop a treatment plan to best meet your needs.
- Collaborative treatment planning: Our neurosurgeons meet routinely to discuss complex cases and treatment plans. This collaboration helps us establish the most appropriate surgical strategy.
- Care coordination: When undergoing some types of surgery, you have a patient navigator who serves as a single point of contact. Patient navigators guide you through surgery and follow-up care and are available to answer any questions.
- Convenient locations: Our neurosurgeons see patients before and after surgery at offices in South Broward and Miami-Dade counties. View our locations.
Related Providers
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Daniel Aghion, MD Neurosurgery -
Clinton Burkett, MD Neurosurgery -
Simon Buttrick, MD Neurosurgery -
Brandon Davis, MD, PHD Neurosurgery, Neuro-Interventional -
Christopher DeMassi, MD Neurosurgery, Epilepsy
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