Meningocele
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What is the definition of Meningocele?
Protrusion of the meninges through a defect of the vertebral column.
What are the alternative names for Meningocele?
  • Meningocele
  • Spina bifida
  • Cleft spine
  • Isolated spina bifida
  • Open spine
  • Rachischisis
  • Spinal dysraphism
Who are the top Meningocele Local Doctors?
Elite in Meningocele
Neurosurgery
Elite in Meningocele
Neurosurgery
Referral may be required
1295 Northwest 14th Street, 
Miami, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Levi is a tenured Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Miami MILLER School of Medicine. He has a very busy clinical practice that focuses on complex spinal cord, spine and peripheral nerve disorders. He has been at the University of Miami for the last 30 years including completing a PhD in neurosciences. He graduated from the University of Ottawa medical school and completed his residency at the University of Toronto, as well as a spine fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. He has served as national director of the AANS Oral Board course for the last 16 years. He is an elected member of two of our most prestigious neurosurgical societies – the American Academy of Neurosurgery and the Senior Society of Neurological surgeons. His clinical research interests have focused on developing cellular transplantation strategies to repair injuries within both the human central and peripheral nervous system. His current research interests involve serving as (1) PI on intravascular hypothermia after human cervical spinal cord injury (2) PI on the clinical development and characterization of the use of autologous human Schwann cells for peripheral nerve injuries with a lengthy gap. Dr. Levi has authored over 225 peer-reviewed publications, 50 textbook chapters and 3 books. He is an active NIH and DOD investigator. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurosurgery. He serves as a reviewer for several journals in neurosurgery and neuroscience. Dr. Levi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningocele, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Levi is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Meningocele
Neurosurgery
Distinguished in Meningocele
Neurosurgery
Referral required

Spine Specialists At SNI

550 17th Avenue, Suite 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Farsi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Oskouian is a neurosurgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders. As the Chief of the Complex Spine Department, his clinical practice located on the Swedish/Cherry Hill campus in Seattle focuses on scoliosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma, spine fractures, spinal surgery revisions, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, degenerative disc disease, spine tumors, stereotactic spinal radiosurgery, spine infections, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Oskouian received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia under the late Dr. John Jane, Sr. Dr. Oskouian completed his neurosurgery fellowship at the New Zealand National Hospital in Auckland. Dr. Oskouian has published in numerous medical journals and textbooks, including Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Clinics of North America, the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Focus and Spine. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive, individualized medical care for his patients based on the most recent scientific advances. Dr. Oskouian also believes prevention, communication and education are a vital component of a patient’s long-term health and well-being. Dr. Oskouian offers the Digital Surgical Experience to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Oskouian was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Oskouian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Oskouian is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oskouian is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Meningocele
Advanced in Meningocele
Referral may be required

Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
Libertyville, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Citow is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center