Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board certified neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery. His practice includes revision spine surgery, adult scoliosis, and the treatment of spinal infection and tumors.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Cohen received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University. He received his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School, where he was honored as the McGraw Hill Book Company Outstanding Student; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA), junior selection; John J. Sheinin Research Award, and Board of Trustees Scholarship Award.
At the Albany Medical Center Dr. Cohen completed his general surgery internship and served as a neurological surgery resident. While there he received the House Staff Scholarly Research Award. Dr. Cohen subsequently completed his fellowship in complex spinal surgery at the University of Alabama.
Dr. Cohen has authored and co-authored numerous manuscripts and articles published in the fields of neurosurgery and the spine. He has given many presentations in these areas as well. Dr. Cohen is a fellow the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). His professional memberships include: American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), Section of Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Nassau County Medical Society (NCMS), American Medical Association (AMA) and the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY). Dr. Cohen is a board member for the Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute.
Fully versed in standard laminectomy and fusion techniques, Dr. Cohen has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures including kyphoplasty, X-STOP™ and microdiscectomy as well as surgery for spinal tumors.
Dr. Cohen works in collaboration with Terri Booth, a board certified Nurse Practitioner helping to ensure a high level of patient care throughout the peri-operative experience.
Dr Cohen and the American College of Surgeons click to read
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
“Anterior Lumbar Spine Fusion Using a Free Vascularized Fibula Strut Graft within an Expandable Titanium Cage” International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques ~ Sept 2011
"Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filters Prevent Pulmonary Embolisms in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Major Spinal Surgery" Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques ~ February 2011 click to read
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"Current Treatment Options for Spinal Osteomyelitis and Discitis" Progressive Neuroscience -
A publication for physicians produced by the Institute for Neurosciences
at Winthrop-University Hospital ~ Winter 2010
Dr Cohen on Dr Steve Show
Dr. Benjamin Cohen and his patient, Carol Twaits, who suffered from a spinal infection, was featured on the Dr. Steve Show, September 18th at 6:30 pm on WPIX Channel 11 |View Video September 2011
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Dr Cohenand A Team Approach to Spine Care at Neurological Surgery, P.C. Read More
Annual Long Island Emergency Services Summit
Dr. Cohen was part of a panel at the 1st Annual Long Island Emergency Services Summit at Carlyle on the Green. His topic was Cervical Spine Trauma. July 29th 2011
Wine Tasting & an Educational Lecture
Dr Cohen spoke at the evening’s lecture on the
Most Progressive and Current Treatments
in Managing Your Pain Patients. March 2011
Neurological Conference
GRAND ROUNDS Guest Speaker
Benjamin Cohen, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Upcoming Neuroscience Grand Rounds talk at Winthrop University Hospital: Surgical Treatment for Spinal Infections January 2011
Neurological Conference
GRAND ROUNDS Guest Speaker
Benjamin Cohen, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Treatment of Several Painful Spinal Conditions, done at South Nassau Communities Hospital. December 2010
2010 Update: Advances in the Treatment of Spinal Tumors.
CME Event hosted by Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S. at
South Nassau Communities Hospital
November 2010
Neurological Conference
GRAND ROUNDS Guest Speaker
Benjamin Cohen, M.D. F.A.C.S.
South Nassau Community Hospital June 2010
Winthrop Hospital
May 2010
Topic: Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Kyphotic Deformity.
NEUROSURGERY ANNUAL
CLINIC DAY
THE NASSAU SURGICAL SOCIETY
AND BROOKLYN & LONG ISLAND CHAPTER OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS December 2009
Daily News: Straighten Your Spine - with Dr. Cohen - more info
Dr. Cohen has a special
interest in minimally invasive procedures including
kyphoplasty, X-STOP and microdiscectomy as well as
surgery for spinal tumors. He perfoms many of his
procedures with Board-Certified orthopaedic and plastic
surgeons to offer a unique service, which results
in improved patient outcomes.
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Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Cohen is affiliated with the following hospitals
Dr Cohen on Dr Steve Show 
