
Overview
"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 practitioners
through 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
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1963 Union Boulevard, Bay Shore, NY 11706
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Thomas isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- DeliriumDr. Thomas isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- StrokeDr. Thomas isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Brain AbscessDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain TumorDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.

