For Pediatric Neurosurgery, Parents Trust Dr. Anders Cohen

Dr. Anders Cohen, one of New York’s top neurosurgeons, enjoys the trust of many patients. His primary specialty is spine surgery, with a focus on cervical and lumbar disorders, while his secondary specialty is pediatric neurosurgery, with a focus on Chiari malformations and spinal cord detethering. Although better known for his accomplishments in spinal surgery, he is also highly acclaimed for his skill and innovations in pediatric cases.

One of his greatest contributions to the field of pediatric neurosurgery is his recent development of a minimally invasive decompression treatment for Chiari malformations. This condition is an irregularity in the brain manifested in the displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the opening at the base of the skull which can sometimes lead to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, or hydrocephalus.

The most common form of treatment is decompression surgery, which relieves pressure. Such an operation can be intimidating for children and their parents, which is why Dr. Anders Cohen strived to find a way to make it as minimally invasive as possible. Patients who qualify for minimally invasive Chiari decompression are usually out of the hospital within a day or two after surgery. They also experience a considerably decreased number and gravity of side effects.

Parents implicitly trust Dr. Cohen to treat their children with such conditions not just because of his consummate skill, but also because of his disposition toward patients. He makes sure that his patients understand their conditions well and are aware of the various treatments available to them, as well as their pros and cons. Many can attest to his pleasant bedside manner and compassion for his patients. Best of all, through the minimally invasive techniques he uses, his patients frequently experience less pain and discomfort, are often able to recover more easily and are usually back to their daily routines in only a month or so.