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  • Concussion in Young Athletes: Know the Symptoms and Risks.
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  • Four Neurological Surgery, P.C. Physicians Named U.S. News & World Report “BEST DOCTORS”
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  • Neurosurgeons Vladimir Dadashev, M.D. and Sachin N. Shah, M.D. Join Neurological Surgery, P.C.
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  • Dr. Brian Snyder of Neurological Surgery, P.C. - First Surgeon on Long Island To Implant New Pain Management Device
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  • Dr. Jay Adlersberg from WABC-TV interviewed Dr. Ettinger October 28 2011
    Dr. Jay Adlersberg from WABC-TV interviewed Dr. Ettinger, and a patient of his. The story focused on the patient's case, and Dr. Ettinger discussed the case and a major study in The Lancet that shows long-term success from epilepsy surgery.
    Channel 7 Eyewitness News,  Friday October 28 2011| View Video
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  • Lancet Paper shows Epilepsy Surgery Controls Seizures for many years, recommends that surgery be considered earlier
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  • Dr Brown Featured in Newsweek October 31 2011 Edition

    Dr. Jeffrey Brown will be featured in the October 31 2011 Newsweek Edition
    Newsweek will showcase : 2011 15 LEADERS NEUROSURGERY

    More on Dr Brown
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  • kjoy
    Jovanna Little and Dr. Gad Klein of the Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute talk about neurological injuries related to athletics.
    Peri Appollo chats with Jovanna Little and Dr. Gad Klein of the Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute about neurological injuries related to athletics, the “Know The Score” campaign, early warning signs of neurological diseases, and how to recognize and treat concussions. | Listen to Interview.
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  • NSPC NEURO-ONCOLOGISTS ON CBS NEWS - SEPTEMBER 27 2011
    Dr Max Gomez from CBS News Healthwatch interviewed our
    Neuro-Oncologists Dr. Paul Duic and Dr. Jai Grewal regarding their clinical trial of HYPERBARIC OXYGEN for Treating Agressive Brain Cancer | More on Clinical Trial
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  • MD NEWS

    PERFORMING AWAKE CRANIOTOMIES AT Neurological Surgery, P.C.
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  • MD NEWS

    INNOVATIVE AND NOVEL TREATMENTS
    For Brain Tumors at the Long Island Brain Tumor Center
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  • Dr Cohen on the Dr Steve Show, September 2011
    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
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  • Experts Discuss Latest in Concussion Assessment and Treatment for Young Athletes.
    New York’s largest neurosurgery practice, Neurological Surgery, P.C., hosted a free concussion education program to prepare coaches and parents for the upcoming youth sports season.
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  • Dr Ettinger, director of EEG and Epilepsy Program at Huntington Hospital now offers Ambulatory EEG monitoring, which allows patients to wear a portable monitoring device at home.
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  • Dr. Lee Tessler will be on the Dr. Steve Show with a segment about his patient, Nancy Pugliese, who is a motorcycling grandma who received treatment by Dr. Tessler for her brain tumor.
    This segment will air on Sunday, August 28th at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 11 WPIX
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  • EXPERTS TO DISCUSS LATEST IN CONCUSSION ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
    FOR YOUNG ATHLETES.

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  • NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, P.C. ENHANCES ITS ROSTER OF TOP NEUROSURGEONS WITH ADDITION OF MATTHEW B. KERN, M.D.
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  • HYPERBARIC OXYGEN MAY HELP IN TREATING AGGRESSIVE BRAIN CANCER
    Unique Clinical Trial at LI Brain Tumor Center Looks at Augmenting
    Standard Treatment for Malignant Glioblastoma

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  • DR. ETTINGER AND DR. PILE-SPELLMAN NAMED IN NEW YORK MAGAZINE’S
    “BEST DOCTORS 2011” LIST

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  • MD NEWS
    Dr Cohen and A Team Approach to Spine Care at Neurological Surgery, P.C.Read More
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  • Dr. Michael Brisman to Lead Nassau County Medical Society (July 1 2011)
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  • Precise Surgery Relieves Nerve Disorder
    Dr Brown is interviewed in the New York Times regarding Precise Surgery for Nerve Disorders
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  • Cell Phone Cancer Link
    Dr. Steve speaks with Dr. Jai Grewal, Neuro-Oncologist from NSPC, about the new report from the World Health Organization about a possible link between cancer and cell phones - show aires June 5.
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  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Dr Michael Brisman and Dr Gad Klein discuss Trigeminal Neuralgia on Telecare's series: "Life Through a Woman's Eyes" Watch Video
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  • Unique Procedure Saves Spine -Dr Cohen Uses Rare Technique
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  • NATIONALLY KNOWN EXPERTS RELEASE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR STROKE AWARENESS MONTH Videos Are First and Second in Series from Neurological Surgery, P.C.
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  • STEPHEN T. ONESTI, M.D., F.A.C.S., NATIONALLY KNOWN SPINE SURGEON, Joins Neurological Surgery, P.C.
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  • F.A.S.T Facts for Detecting ad Getting Help for Stroke
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  • CLOT-RETRIEVAL DEVICES WIDEN “WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY” FOR STROKE TREATMENT
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  • KJOY
    KJOY radio conducted an interview "Island Outlook" with Dr Krieff ,
    which aired Sunday morning, May 15th 2011.
    (WHLI 9am, KJOY 6am, B103 7am, 94.3 7am) | Listen to the Interview
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  • Dr Rak to be interviewed on the Dr Steve Show Sunday May 1st 6:30pm
    (WPIX Channel 11) Read More
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  • Dr Ettinger was recently quoted in Mishpacha Magazine (March 2011), feature called "The Changing Face of Epilepsy" (Read Feature)
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  • LEADING NEUROSURGEON ROBERT N. HOLTZMAN, M.D., JOINS NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, P.C.
    Robert N. Holtzman, M.D., a leading neurosurgeon with extensive experience treating a range of brain and spinal conditions at some of the nation’s top teaching hospitals and academic medical centers, has joined Neurological Surgery, P.C. 
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  • STROKE JOURNAL BY DR. JONATHAN BRISMAN AND DR. JOHN PILE-SPELLMAN
    Dr Jonathan Brisman and Dr John Pile-Spellman have produced a journal representing six articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters that have been published by the NSPC neurovascular team in the last few years. Both Dr. Brisman and Dr. Pile-Spellman have continued in the strong academic tradition of research and scientific publication because they believe that the complexity of cerebrovascular disease demands it. In order to continue to advance the field, it is their belief, these illnesses must be studied in depth, the data recorded, analyzed, reviewed and put down on paper.
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  • NEUROSURGEON PIONEERS USE OF NEW HAND-HELD LASER TO TARGET
    TUMORS DEEP WITHIN THE SKULL BASE

    Lee Tessler, MD, Among First in NY Area to Use CO2 Laser, Which Allows for More Precise Brain Surgery
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  • MD NEWS
    Experts at Neurological Surgery, P.C. - Bring Groundbreaking Medical Advances to Long Island (Dr. J. Brisman and Dr Pile-Spellman) Read More
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  • Dr Brown and Congresswoman Gifford
    Dr. Jeffrey Brown was called on by national and regional media to help Americans understand Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ brain injury in the days following  her tragic shooting in Arizona. Read More
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  • Dr William Sonstein to appear on Fox TV Channel 5
    Dr William Sonstein appeared on Fox TV Channel 5 Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. to discuss various techniques for treating spinal diseases.
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  • SPINAL FUSION TECHNIQUES RELIEVE BACK PAIN
    Advertorial for Artem Y. Vaynman, M.D. Newsday August 31, 2010 and January 2011- read more
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  • Dr William Sonstein Interviewed by WBAB/WBLI radio
    Dr William Sonstein was interviewed by WBAB/WBLI radio in a 30-minute interview for their show called Plugged In. This show was aired Sunday, December 19 at 6:30 am.
    WBAB is 102.3 FM | WBLI is 106.1 FM - more on Dr Sonstein
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  • SECOND SURGERY CAN OFTEN HELP “FAILED BACKS”
    Neurosurgeon and Orthopaedic Surgeon Work Together to Increase Likelihood of Revision Spine Surgery Success, November 11, 2010 - read more
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  • MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TO DISCUSS LATEST IN SPINAL TUMOR EVALUATION,
    MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT

    Drs. Benjamin Cohen and Jai Grewal to Host CME Program at South Nassau Hospital
    ROCKVILLE, CENTRE, N.Y., November 13, 2010 read more
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  • Accident Victim Works With Neurosurgeon (Dr Krieff) Who Saved Her Life Nearly Six Years Ago. Has Made Outstanding Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury
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  • Dr. Ramin Rak, talks about a rare brain surgery he performed on Boris Arrazia during an interview at Huntington Hospital in Huntington. (July 16, 2010) Islip man undergoes brain surgery while awake
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  • webmd
    Alan Ettinger, M.D. quoted in article "Certain Epilepsy Drugs Linked to Suicide" read more
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  • NEUROLOGY TODAY
    Cognitive Decline After Temporal Lobe Resection for Epilepsy Found
    Not Progressive Up to Ten Years

    Alan B. Ettinger, M.D., comments on the effects upon memory for patients who have undergone temporal lobe resections for refractory epilepsy
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  • Daily News: Straighten Your Spine - with Dr. Cohen - more info
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  • TV10/55 discussing NSPC's new Lake Success office and state of the art equipment with
    Dr Gad Klein - more info
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  • NSPC's completes their annual newsletter -
    May 2010 Volume 3 - more info

    Read about our new doctors, Medical Services including Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery, Treating a Skull Based Nerve Sheath Tumor, Microvascular Decompression Surgery, Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy and more.
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  • Secrets Deep Within The Brain
    3-D BRAIN NAVIGATION, MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY COMBINE TO HELP NEUROSURGEON REMOVE TENNIS BALL-SIZED TUMOR

    more info
  • NBC New York
    NBC - New York and Dr Jonathan Brisman discuss Botox and stroke patients - more info
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  • HealthWatch: When Generic Drugs Are Riskier - more info
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  • DOCS CALL FOR DEEPER LOOK AT EPILEPSY DRUGS, SUICIDE TIE - more info

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  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER APPOINTS CO-CHIEFS OF SPINE SURGERY
    Orthopedic Surgeon and Neurosurgeon Share Leadership Of Unusual Interdisciplinary Program
    Click here to read more about Dr. Vaynman's new appointment.
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  • Jonathan L. Brisman, MD, Named Director of Endovascular Neurosurgery at Huntington Hospital
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  • Paul Duic, M.D., Neuro-Oncologist, has been appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital.  more about Dr Duic   
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  • Stroke Intervention Symposium Discusses Latest Therapies from Expert Vascular Neurosurgeons
    Dr. Jonathan Brisman, one of an elite group of 80 American dual-trained endovascular and microvascular neurosurgeons, led a recent symposium on Stroke Intervention in Melville, Long Island. Some of the latest techniques and treatment options were discussed. more info
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  • NSPC Completes their 2009 Newsletter
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  • Oct 08 - Dr Paul Duic and American Cancer Society
    Dr Paul Duic has been appointed to the Suffolk County Regional Board of Advisors of the American Cancer Society
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  • Oct 08 - Dr Brian J. Snyder and Epilepsy Foundation
    Dr Brian J. Snyder has been appointed to the Professional Advisory Board of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island. The term began Sept 08 for one year.
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  • KJOY

    Aug, 2008 - Dr Tessler and KJOY
    Kim Berk with KJOY chats with Dr Lee Tessler on brain tumors and brain surgery.
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  • KJOY

    May 4, 2008 - Dr Brisman and KJOY
    Kim Berk chats with Dr. Jonathan Brisman and Stewart B. Fellner about the latest advancements in neurosurgery.
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  • NEUROSURGERY AND THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
    Advances in Treatment and Emergency Room Protocols (more info)
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  • Clinical Studies (June 2008)
    Dr Jai Grewal and Dr Paul Duic will be conducting clinical studies for patients with the following criteria:
    Patients must have confirmed non-small cell lung cancer and 1-3 brain metastases. (more info)
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Clinical Studies (June 2008)
Dr Jai Grewal and Dr Paul Duic will be conducting clinical studies for patients with the following criteria:
Patients must have a confirmed glioblastoma, accomplished by tumor tissue laboratory evaluation
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  • The American Cancer and Dr Jai Grewal (May 2008)
    The American Cancer Society Welcomes Dr. Jai Grewal to its Nassau County Regional Board of Advisors
    (more info)
  • Best of Long Island (Jan 2008)
    The readers of Long Island Press voted Neurological Surgery, P.C. as the "best" Neurological Surgical practice on Long Island in the newspaper's "Best of LI" survey.
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  • Neurosurgery Annual Clinic Day (Dec 2007)
    The Nassau Surgical Society with the Brooklyn & Long Island Chapters of the American College of Surgeons had a Clinic Day December 5th. Neurological Surgery P.C.'s Alan Mechanic, MD, FACS was the moderator and three of Neurological Surgery P.C.'s doctors spoke: Jonathan Brisman, MD, (“Quantitative MRA: Applications In Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery”) Artem Vaynman, MD, (“Advances in Minimally-invasive Spine Surgery”) and Jai Grewal MD (“New Therapeutic Strategies in Treating Gliomas”).
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  • NY BLEED- A New Clinical Services (Nov 2007)
    We pleased to announce a new clinical service, NY BLEED. This service is designed to facilitate help for those patients in New York suffering from intracranial hemorrhage. (more info)
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  • New Certifications (Nov 2007)
    Ramin Rak, M.D. has just recently become certified in both Cyber-knife and Gamma-knife procedures.
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  • Health Care Heroes Awards Breakfast (Oct 2007)
    Michael Brisman, M.D. was honored at Long Island Business News' Health Care Heroes Awards Breakfast as a Community Outreach Hero.
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  • New Certification - Prestige Cervical Disc (Oct 2007)
    Stephen D. Burstein, M.D., recently became certified to implant the Prestige Cervical Disc, manufactured by a division of Medtronic. (more info)
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  • Neurosurgeon coils aneurysms on Long Island. (Oct 2007)
    Jonathan L. Brisman M.D., one of an estimated 70 Endovascular Neurosurgeons in the United States, and the first to practice on Long Island, performed two endovascular coiling procedures on ruptured intracranial aneurysms. (more info)
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