Items Tagged ‘acoustic neuroma’
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2700th Gamma Knife Today!
We are proud to announce that our team at the Gamma Knife Center, led by Dr. Sisti and Dr. Isaacson, treated their 2700th patient today. Brain tumors, brain cancer, arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, acoustic neuroma, and other problems have been successfully treated with the Gamma...
Posted on Jan 19, 2010 by Department Author In Gamma Knife News, News -
Another Study: Still No Link between Cell Phone and Brain Tumor
Despite the lack of evidence so far, the suggestion that cell phone use is in some way linked to the development of brain tumors still abounds, prompting study after study. Newly published research out of Scandinavia, where cell phone use is particularly high, shows that there is still no link....
Posted on Dec 28, 2009 by Department Author In Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Brain Tumors -
Christopher E. Mandigo, M.D.
Dr. Mandigo earned his medical doctorate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his Neurological Surgery Internship, Residency and Chief Residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University. Dr. Mandigo's practice is...
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Acoustic Neuromas
The acoustic (eighth cranial) nerve includes branches that mediate the sense of balance and head position (the vestibular nerve), as well as hearing (the cochlear nerve). Acoustic neuromas are benign tumors that arise from the vestibular portion of the acoustic nerve. Surrounding each nerve fiber...
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Anthony L. D'Ambrosio, M.D.
Dr. D'Ambrosio earned his medical doctorate from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his Neurological Surgery Internship, Residency and Chief Residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University. In addition, he...
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Michael B. Sisti, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Sisti specializes in the treatment of complex brain tumors, meningiomas, and acoustic neuromas employing state of the art computer guided microneurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Sisti's core belief is that by dedicating himself both to the best in medical technology and to the...