Services & Specialization
Learn more about Dr. Jonathan’s services and specialization
Minimally Skull Base Surgery
Minimally invasive skull base surgery is a highly specialized field of neurosurgery that uses small incisions or natural openings like the nose, orbits, or eyebrows to access and treat tumors, aneurysms, and other complex conditions at the base of the skull. This advanced approach minimizes damage to surrounding healthy brain tissue and nerves, leading to less pain, a faster recovery, and a reduced risk of complications compared to traditional open surgery. The goal is to safely remove the pathology while preserving neurological function and cosmetic appearance.
Skull Base Surgery
Skull base surgery is a highly complex and specialized field of neurosurgery that addresses conditions at the floor of the cranial cavity, a difficult-to-access area located beneath the brain and above facial structures. This type of surgery is performed to remove both cancerous and non-cancerous growths, such as tumors, aneurysms, and cysts. Due to the proximity of critical structures like major blood vessels and cranial nerves responsible for vision, hearing, and facial movement, it requires a multidisciplinary team of experts, often including neurosurgeons and ENT surgeons.
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Cerebrovascular surgery is a highly specialized field of neurosurgery that focuses on the treatment of conditions affecting the blood vessels of the brain, spinal cord, and neck. These conditions include brain aneurysms, which are balloon-like bulges in blood vessels; arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which are tangles of abnormal blood vessels; and blockages or narrowing of arteries that can lead to stroke. The goal of this surgery is to restore proper blood flow and prevent life-threatening events. It often involves delicate procedures like clipping aneurysms, removing malformations, or performing bypasses to reroute blood flow.
Microvascular Decompression
Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat severe facial pain and muscle spasms caused by a blood vessel compressing a cranial nerve. During the surgery, a small incision is made behind the ear to access the affected nerve, and the surgeon carefully moves the offending vessel away from the nerve and places a small Teflon sponge between them. This separates the vessel from the nerve, relieving pressure and providing long-term relief from conditions like trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.