Dr. Patrick F. Doherty

"Jamie S. Ullman, MD, FACS, joined Northwell Health in 2013 as director of neurotrauma at the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital. She brings 25 years of specialized expertise in the surgical management of head and spinal cord injuries, as well as acute neurological conditions such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, hydrocephalus and brain tumors.A founding member of the Northwell Health Concussion Program, Dr. Ullman leads a team of experts in traumatic brain injury. She also works closely with the neurocritical care team in the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital to deliver comprehensive neurological services to the community.Fully committed to being accessible for her patients, Dr. Ullman is always there to answer questions and address any concerns with kindness and compassion. She takes the time to go over every aspect of care, whether it's reviewing diagnostic films or explaining the thorough details of a procedure.Research is also important to Dr. Ullman. She is actively involved in various neurosurgical clinical trials and studies including intracranial pressure monitoring and minimally invasive removal of blood clots in strokes. Her work has been highlighted in more than 60 medical publications.A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Ullman has received numerous awards from national organizations, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. She was also nominated for Northwell's President's Award, recognized for her leadership in elevating the neurotrauma program at North Shore University Hospital, the first trauma center in downstate New York to receive level I verification from the American College of Surgeons.Dr. Ullman received her medical training from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. She completed a residency in neurosurgery and fellowship in neurosurgery critical care at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and an additional fellowship in neurotrauma at the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.After completing her training, Dr. Ullman continued to pursue her passion for education. She has held faculty and leadership roles throughout her career, and currently serves as professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As a core faculty member of Northwell's neurosurgery residency program, she is committed to training the future leaders of brain surgery.Dr. Ullman currently serves on the New York state trauma and advisory committees, and was the first woman to serve as an officer and vice president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. She also previously served as chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care. Dr. Ullman has been recognized as one of Castle Connolly's ""Top Doctors"".". Dr. Ullman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy.

"Justin Michael Thomas, MD, FACS, FAANS, is vice chair of neurosurgery and president of the medical board at South Shore University Hospital (formerly Southside Hospital). Trained as a general neurosurgeon, he has developed a clinical practice with a focus on primary and metastatic brain tumors, degenerative spine disease, Chiari malformation and hydrocephalus. Dr. Thomas leads quality review and performance improvement for the neurosurgery department. Additionally, as trauma liaison for the neurosurgery department, he is responsible for assessing the neurosurgical needs of patients with brain and spine trauma and facilitating their care. His work supports the continued growth and evolution of the trauma-specific capabilities of South Shore, currently a Level II Trauma Center.A Long Island native raised in Islip, Dr. Thomas has both a professional and a personal commitment to the department's mission of providing the highest quality of neurosurgical care, including the full spectrum of services required for tertiary care, to the people of South Shore's community. He places a special emphasis on thorough and compassionate conversation with his patients and makes it a practice to discuss both operative and non-operative options in depth so that they can make the decision that is best for them. He works collaboratively with the team of neurosurgeons at South Shore to ensure the best care for the most complex conditions.Dr. Thomas is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and is dedicated to the education of the next generation of neurosurgeons. He provides guidance to residents, physician assistants and nurse practitionersthrough grand rounds and other teaching sessions. He is also a nationally recognized faculty instructor for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Goodman Oral Board Preparation Course, which is attended by more than 90% of U.S. board-eligible neurosurgeons.Dr. Thomas has a robust basic science research background, is a published author and served as a theme issue co-editor of ""AMA Journal of Ethics."" In addition to being a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Sacit Omay is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Omay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.