Pediatric neurosurgery, a subspecialty in neurosurgery, includes all types and procedures for the nervous system and spinal cord. Pediatric neurosurgery works to treat pediatric neurological disorders. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has surgeons who treat all ages.
Dr. Cohen
Dr. Cohen serves as the chief pediatric neurosurgeon of Johns Hopkins. He served previously as the chairman of Neurosurgery Department at Boston Children's Hospital. He is also a Harvard Medical School professor in neurology. He is the recipient many honors and awards, including a National Achievement Award for Children's Miracle Network.
Dr. Cohen's extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery of the spine has made him a respected surgeon throughout the country. He pioneered stereotactic EEG technology for treating epilepsy in children. He is board-certified in neurosurgery for both adults and children.
Dr. Pollack
Dr. Pollack serves as co-director of University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and co-director of University of Pittsburgh Brain Tumor Center. In addition, he is chief of pediatric neurosurgery for the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. His publications include more than 350 in refereed journals. Three books have been edited on pediatric brain Tumors.
Patients' Choice honors doctors who have made a positive contribution to their patients' lives. The certification is based on a physician's overall score and bedside manner. In 1984, Dr. Pollack completed his medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is board certified as a neurological surgeon and is affiliated to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
Dr. Abel
The expertise of pediatric neurosurgeons is beneficial for children suffering from neurologic conditions such epilepsy or Parkinson's disease. Dr. Abel is among the division's surgeons. His experiences as a soldier give him an unusual perspective on his work. He is an excellent choice for children who have complex neurological conditions, and his compassionate approach to care has resulted in many successful surgical outcomes.
Dr. Abel holds a board certificate in pediatric neurosurgery. He specializes in epilepsy and movement disorders. His clinical interests include neuromodulation, traditional neurosurgical approaches and advanced neuromodulation. Additionally, he sees patients with hydrocephalus and congenital spine anomalies as well as brain tumors.
Dr. McDowell
Dr. McDowell has a special interest in cranio-cervical junction and skull base disorders in children. He is also involved in noninvasive monitoring and is working with investigators from Carnegie Mellon University on a new technology to measure intracranial pressure in children and adults.
Dr. McDowell completed his medical training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is currently a neurosurgery resident at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. In July 2022, he will be joining University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received his undergraduate biochemistry degree from Arizona State University, and was named valedictorian of the 2005 class.
Dr. Robinson
Dr. Robinson is a board certified pediatric neurosurgeon and specializes on pediatric neurosurgery. He has been working in this field for 15 year. He has subspecialty interest in cerebral palsy and movement disorders. He is also proficient with Selective Dorsal Rhizomy, Deep Brain Stimulation and the Baclofen pumps.
Many organizations have recognized Dr. Robinson for being an outstanding pediatric neurosurgeon. She was recently elected to the Executive Council of the American Society of Pediatric Surgeons (ASPS), one of the most prestigious pediatric neurosurgical societies in the country. She became the first woman member of the Council in this capacity and will be its president in the very near future. She is also affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, Northside Hospital, and Northside Hospital.
FAQ
What do you need to know about insurance for health?
Keep track if you have any health insurance. If you have any questions, make sure to ask. Ask your provider or customer service to clarify anything.
When you are using your insurance, be sure to take advantage the deductible that your plan offers. Your deductible represents the amount you will have to pay before your policy begins covering the rest.
What does the term "health care" mean?
Providers of health care are those who provide services to maintain good mental and physical health.
What are you opinion on the most pressing issues in public health?
Many people have problems with obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. These conditions lead to more deaths every year than AIDS or car crashes. A poor diet, lack exercise, and smoking can all lead to high blood pressure as well as stroke, asthma and other health problems.
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- Foreign investment in hospitals—up to 70% ownership- has been encouraged as an incentive for privatization. (en.wikipedia.org)
- For instance, Chinese hospital charges tend toward 50% for drugs, another major percentage for equipment, and a small percentage for healthcare professional fees. (en.wikipedia.org)
- About 14 percent of Americans have chronic kidney disease. (rasmussen.edu)
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
- Healthcare Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. (bls.gov)
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What are the 4 Health Systems?
Healthcare is a complex network that includes hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical companies as well as insurance providers, government agencies, public officials and other organizations.
This infographic was created to help people understand the US healthcare system.
Here are some key points.
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The GDP accounts for 17% of healthcare spending, which amounts to $2 trillion annually. This is almost twice as large as the entire defense budget.
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In 2015, medical inflation reached 6.6%, which is higher than any other consumer category.
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On average, Americans spend 9% of their income on health costs.
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As of 2014 there were more than 300,000,000 Americans who weren't insured.
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Although the Affordable Care act (ACA) was signed into law, its implementation is still not complete. There are still large gaps in coverage.
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A majority of Americans believe that there should be continued improvement to the ACA.
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The US spends more money on healthcare than any other country in the world.
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The total cost of healthcare would drop by $2.8 trillion annually if every American had affordable access.
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Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance cover 56%.
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People don't have insurance for three reasons: they can't afford it ($25 Billion), don’t have enough time to search for it ($16.4 Billion), and don’t know about it ($14.7Billion).
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There are two types: HMO (health maintenance organisation) and PPO [preferred provider organization].
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Private insurance covers almost all services, including prescriptions and physical therapy.
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The public programs cover outpatient surgery as well as hospitalizations, nursing homes, long term care, hospice, and preventive health care.
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Medicare is a federal program that provides senior citizens with health coverage. It covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facility stays and home visits.
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Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides financial assistance for low-income individuals or families who earn too little to qualify for other benefits.