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Neuro-Oncology and Skull-Base Surgery
Advanced Neuro-Oncology Care
Treatment for brain and spinal cord tumors is inherently complex. Our subspecialized experts include neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical neuro-oncologists, neuroradiologists, and neurologists, who all collaborate to develop a personalized treatment plan. Throughout your care journey, we partner closely with you and your loved ones to ensure you maintain the highest level of quality of life.
OUR DOCTORS
Neuro-Oncology and Skull-Base Surgery Experts
George J. Kaptain, MD
Dr. Kaptain is dedicated to improving the care provided to patients with brain, spine, and skull-base tumors. He has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Neurosurgery andNeurosurgery, and has presented his work at preeminent national conferences including the American Association of Neurosurgeons and the Society for...
Giorgio J. Rotoli, DO
Dr. Rotoli is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical knowledge among his colleagues and physicians in training. He teaches neurosurgical residents and medical students at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. His publications include multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and he has presented his work at the American Association of Neurosurgeons annual meeting.
His philosophy...
Ira M. Goldstein, MD FAANS
Dr. Goldstein has a special interest in spine reconstructive and stabilization but seeks the smallest intervention possible for the treatment of each patient’s issues – which in many instances does not involve surgery. Dr. Goldstein also treats a broad spectrum of neurosurgical disorders, including Chiari malformation, brain tumors, peripheral nerve...
Kangmin Daniel Lee, MD
Dr. Lee is dedicated to helping advance neurosurgical knowledge in order to improve the care of patients with brain and spinal conditions. He served as an assistant professor at Hofstra University School of Medicine, and he is an avid writer. His articles have appeared in scientific journals and he has...
Robert R. Goodman, MD
Dr. Goodman is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical knowledge among his fellow neurosurgeons and physicians in training. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and publications and has served on the treatments committee of the American Epilepsy Society. He has also served as a clinical associate professor at various medical schools,...
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Neuro-Oncology and Skull-Base Surgery Videos
CONDITIONS + TREATMENTS
About Neuro-Oncology
and Skull-Base Surgery
Our highly skilled team of specialists diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and treatments, including:
Common Conditions
- Metastatic brain tumors
- Metastatic spine tumors
- Glioblastoma
- Astrocytoma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Meningioma
- Pituitary adenoma
- Acoustic neuroma
Common Treatments
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