What is Neurosurgery?
At the core of the human body is the nervous system, which includes both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. It has the vital job of transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body. Neurosurgery is the specialized medical field dedicated to the assessment and surgical treatment of those injuries and conditions that affect the nervous system. Neurosurgeons have undergone extensive training, allowing them to help patients with their brain, spine, nerve, or neurological issues, and achieve an improved quality of life.
What is Functional Neurosurgery?
This subspecialty deals with disorders like chronic pain, epilepsy, and movement disorders (like tremors and Parkinson’s disease). Functional neurosurgeons improve your quality of life using special techniques and implanting devices like nerve, spinal cord and brain stimulators.
Dr. Berk is double fellowship trained in Functional, Stereotactic and Restorative Neurosurgery.
Accurate Diagnosis
Dr. Berk must first have an exact understanding of what is happening with his patient before a successful neurosurgical procedure can be performed. He believes that a physician should never start offering or suggesting treatments without first reaching an accurate diagnosis.
Efficient Clinical Consultation
If a neurosurgery consultation is right for you, the next thing to do is ensure that we obtain all the necessary information. Dr. Berk will provide you with an efficient clinical consultation at the time of your first visit and will help you understand your condition as well as your treatment options. He believes that you should be entitled to make the best decision for yourself.
Cutting Edge Neurosurgical Care
Dr. Berk stays up-to-date of the developments in the field and is constantly reevaluating his treatment protocols to ensure he is using the best provisions in the most efficient way for his patients. He utilizes state-of-the art techniques and equipment to achieve best clinical results within the shortest possible recovery times.
Our Philosophy on Neurosurgery
Conditions
Back and Neck Pain
Herniated Disc
Sciatica
Chronic Pain
Movement Disorders - Essential tremor and Parkinson's Disease
Areas of Expertise
Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive
Image Guided
Motion Preserving
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Epilepsy Surgery
Cervical Disc Replacement
Spinal Cord Stimulators
Brain and Spine Tumors
Facial Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Movement Disorders
Essential Tremor
Parkinson's Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation