
Overview
Dr. Robert Hirschl is a board-certified neurosurgeon with the Orlando Health Spine Center, a multidisciplinary collaboration between Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Hirschl performs minimally invasive and complex spine surgery of cervical thoracic and lumbar. Dr. Hirschl is also able to do open and endovascular treatments of aneurysms, as well as trauma to the brain and spine. He can also treat and remove spinal cord and brain tumors. Dr. Hirschl earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where he also served his residency in neurological surgery and completed a fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery/interventional neuroradiology. He served on the faculty at Ohio State as a clinical instructor and director of endovascular neurosurgery. In 2010, he was awarded the clinical excellence award. Prior to joining Orlando Health, Dr. Hirschl was medical director and chairman at Mercy Neurosurgery in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, he earned the 2013 Angel of Mercy award for exceptional patient care. He then went on to be an Associate professor and Associate Chairman of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida. Additionally, he was named “One of the 62 Spine Surgeon Inventors to Know” by Becker’s Spine Review in 2012 for inventing several surgical instrumentation devices. Dr. Hirschl has been published in multiple journals, including the Journal of Pediatric Neurology, the Journal of Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Robotic Surgery. He has also authored several book chapters, including Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology published in 2015 and Endovascular Technique for Tumor Embolization in Youmans Neurological Surgery.
His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Dr. Hirschl is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Hirschl is currently accepting new patients.
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76 W. Underwood St., 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
Clinical Research
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Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute – Downtown Orlando
Dr. Jay Vachhan is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Vachhani received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he graduated from the Junior Honors Medical Program, an accelerated seven-year BS/MD program. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. After residency, he completed an open vascular and endovascular fellowship at the Semmes- Murphey Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Vachhani has published book chapters and research articles in several medical journals including Surgery Neurology International the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery and Neurosurgery, among others. In addition, he has been a peer reviewer for several journals including Operative Neurosurgery, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, World Neurosurgery and others. Dr. Vachhani is fellowship trained to treat cerebrovascular diseases through an open surgical or minimally invasive endovascular technique. He also treats a wide variety of general neurosurgical conditions involving the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Dr. Vachhani is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Vachhani is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Vachhani is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute – Downtown Orlando
Paul M. Foreman, MD, is a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon with the Neurosurgery Group at Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He is able to diagnose and treat disorders affecting the brain and spine. He specializes in diseases of cerebral blood vessels such as brain aneurysms, anteriovenous malformations, stroke and more.Dr. Foreman earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City and bachelor’s degree in biology from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. After completing his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he subspecialized in cerebrovascular neurosurgery with a fellowship at Geisinger Health System in northeast Pennsylvania.As the Director of Neurosurgical Research, Dr. Foreman is a prolific clinician scientist and has authored six book chapters and over 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He is also a frequent presenter at national and international conferences including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Neurological Society and American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Foreman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Neurosurgery
Melvin Field is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Field is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningoencephalocele, Encephalocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Septoplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Field is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Field is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert A. Hirschl
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Is Dr. Robert A. Hirschl a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert A. Hirschl is classified as an Experienced expert for Subdural Hematoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert A. Hirschl specialize in?
While Dr. Robert A. Hirschl is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Robert A. Hirschl participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert A. Hirschl has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Robert A. Hirschl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert A. Hirschl accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert A. Hirschl accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-7550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AstrocytomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain AneurysmDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- GlioblastomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- HydrocephalusDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MeningiomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PorencephalyDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- SchizencephalyDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- ScoliosisDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Stent PlacementDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StrokeDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.

