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What Is a Neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They are highly trained and skilled in performing surgical procedures to treat a wide range of conditions, both congenital (present at birth) [...]
What Is the Difference Between a Neurologist And a Neurosurgeon?
A neurologist is a specialist who diagnoses, treats and manages conditions that affect your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). A neurologist doesn’t perform surgery. A neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats nervous system conditions through both surgical and nonsurgical therapies. If you have a medical condition or injury that [...]
Vertebroplasty: An Innovative Solution To Spinal Pain
Living with chronic spinal pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, often causing discomfort, limited mobility, and a decreased ability to perform daily activities. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology have led to innovative procedures such as vertebroplasty, offering hope and relief to those suffering from vertebral fractures and [...]
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a surgical device that is used to treat hydrocephalus, a condition where there is an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles, causing pressure on the brain. A VP shunt consists of a thin tube, called a catheter, that is placed [...]
Brain Tumors
A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain. Many different types of brain tumors exist. Some are cancerous noncancerous (benign) and some are cancerous (malignant). How quickly a brain tumor grows can vary greatly. The growth rate as well as the location of [...]
Spinal Fracture
A spinal fracture is a type of injury that involves a break or fracture in one or more of the bones that make up the spinal column. The spinal column is made up of 33 vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other and separated by small cushions [...]
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Dr. Darakchiev is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Long Island, NY, with an established, highly regarded practice, for over 20 years.
WEST ISLIP OFFICE
380 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Phone: 631-690-9080
Fax: 631-893-8012
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St. Catherine of Siena Medical Office Building,
Suite 302 48 Route 25A
Smithtown, NY 11787
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