Source: Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital

Learning that you need spine surgery to correct herniated discs can be frightening enough, but hearing a neurosurgeon say that you need the procedure immediately or run the risk of paralysis is terrifying. That is the situation that Richard DeCicco faced last fall. Fortunately, he was in the Emergency Department at Catholic Health’s Good Samaritan University Hospital (West Islip, NY), and met with Dr. Borimir Darakchiev, who determined that Mr. DeCicco had major spinal cord compression caused by two large herniated cervical discs and was progressively losing strength. Dr. Darakchiev made it clear that he didn’t have the luxury of time; the surgery was essential to prevent the possibility of paralysis.

Richard was admitted as an inpatient on the day he arrived at the hospital and underwent surgery the following day. Richard underwent an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and spent just two days recovering in Good Samaritan’s Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, where he was up and walking with the assistance of physical therapists. In a short time, all of his symptoms disappeared. He regained full sensation in his hands, arms, legs and feet. Within a few months, he had completely recovered and was able to return to his active lifestyle, playing golf and pickleball and enjoying time with his wife, their grown children and eight grandchildren.

Dr. Darakchiev gave a presentation on a topic focused on Epidermoid and Dermoid Cranial and Intracranial Tumors. He discussed his experience and treatment of this rare group of brain tumors and presented a recent case successfully operated by him at GSH.

This presentation is October’s monthly event of the Neuroscience CME Lecture Series at Good Samaritan Hospital accredited by the Medical Society of New York to provide continued medical education for physicians.

Dr. Darakchiev was featured in the July 2022 issue of Newsday Magazine listing Long Island’s Top Doctors.

As a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Darakchiev has an established and highly regarded 20+ years of practice.

He is recognized for his expertise in the surgical treatment of brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system conditions and his thoughtful and kind approach to patients.

His methods combine established surgical practices, as well as modern, minimally invasive techniques to accomplish fast recovery. Learn about some of the most commonly treated conditions here.

Read some of the stories of his patients here.

Join Dr. Borimir Darakchiev, a specialist in cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve disorders, as well as degenerative disc disease. He will be discussing musculoskeletal neck pain and more serious conditions associated with neck pain. In addition, he will present on the most common symptoms associated with cervical spine problems, how to diagnose them, treatments and an overview of the anatomy of the cervical spine. The presentation will also review the most common treatments starting from the least invasive to more invasive treatments.

Registration opens January 3, 2022 at 10:00 am.

There are three ways to sign up:

Follow this link: https://bit.ly/3JplQb1

Email: registration@westisliplibrary.org
Call: (631) 661-7080 Ext: 274

Join Dr. Borimir Darakchiev, a specialist in cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve disorders, as well as degenerative disc disease. He will be discussing musculoskeletal neck pain and more serious conditions associated with neck pain. In addition, he will present on the most common symptoms associated with cervical spine problems, how to diagnose them, treatments and an overview of the anatomy of the cervical spine. The presentation will also review the most common treatments starting from the least invasive to more invasive treatments.

Registration opens January 3, 2022 at 10:00 am.

There are three ways to sign up:

Follow this link: https://bit.ly/3JplQb1

Email: registration@westisliplibrary.org
Call: (631) 661-7080 Ext: 274