Each year, approximately 22.6 million patients suffer from neurological disorders or injuries that require the expertise of neurosurgeons, according to the Journal of Neurosurgery. Traumatic brain injuries, stroke-related conditions, tumors, and epilepsy comprise the majority of neurosurgical care across the globe.
Many people assume that neurosurgery is always brain surgery, but it is actually the medical specialty that deals with the nervous system and the spine. Neurosurgery encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of patients with injury to or disorders that affect any part of the nervous system. Neurosurgeons do often operate on the brain, but they also address any issue related to the nervous system, which spans throughout the entire body.
It takes a very special person to master the science, art, and skill of neurosurgery, and the community is relatively small. In the United States, there are about 3,500 practicing, Board-certified neurosurgeons and just over 100 residency training programs. Those who specialize in neurosurgery must possess a strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to embrace and understand the intricacies and complexities of the nervous system.
Treating spine related conditions is a massive part of neurosurgery, and one of the country’s top neurosurgeons that focuses on spinal treatment is Dr. Jacob Rosenstein of North Texas Neurosurgical Consultants.
Having grown up in Ukraine, Dr. Rosenstein’s family immigrated to New York City when he was a child. Dr. Rosenstein began to realize his passion for medicine and science, so he attended the esteemed Johns Hopkins University and earned a degree in Human Biology and then a medical degree from their School of Medicine. From there, Dr. Rosenstein completed his residency at U.T. Southwestern Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident of Neurological Surgery. He then completed a specialized fellowship at the Institute of Neurology at Queens Square in London, England.
With all of his expertise and more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Rosenstein has become one of the nation’s leading minds in neurosurgery. He has never become complacent, though, and is always looking to learn and grow within his field. “Patient outcomes are very personal to me,” said Dr. Rosenstein. “Every day I strive for perfection and excellence.
Dr. Rosenstein helps patients overcome conditions which result in neck and arm pain, herniated discs, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and sciatica and much more. He has a demonstrated ability to perform in high-pressure, tense scenarios — thus, Dr. Rosenstein often treats patients that other doctors may shy away from. He keeps his mind and body in the best shape possible to maintain the most prestigious level of care for his patients.
“My job is non-stop intellectual stimulation, problem-solving and endurance, so I have to train accordingly,” explained Dr. Rosenstein. “I have to keep the mind primed and body strong.” To inquire about an appointment with the North Texas Neurosurgical Consultants, visit their website here.