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With the number of Americans suffering from back pain on the rise, it’s no surprise
there are so many specialists offering relief. For this reason, it is important that
patients know what to look for when choosing their specialist. Don’t put yourself at
risk. Only trust a neurosurgeon to diagnose and treat your delicate nervous system.
At Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists (ANS), all of our neurosurgeons are board-
certified. Most notably, 5 of ANS’s neurosurgeons are fellowship-trained in spine
and hold national recognition in their specialty. In turn, ANS remains the largest
and most reputable neurosurgical practice in New Jersey.
Don’t let insurance come before your health. ANS sees all patients.
For more
information visit
www.ansdocs.com
or call
973-285-7800
.
Don’t be fooled by temporary solutions.
They won’t fix your spine.
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By: Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists
For over 50 years Atlantic NeuroSurgical
Specialists (ANS) has maintained their
core value that the needs of their
patients come first. This means constant-
ly striving toward the application of lead-
ing-edge research to their clinical prac-
tice. Their neurosurgeons incorporate the
most advanced surgical technology and
neurosurgical techniques available for
the treatment of back pain, brain tumors,
stroke, brain aneurysms, spinal disorders,
traumatic brain injury, and more. ANS is
affiliated with New Jersey’s leading
healthcare systems and with over 9
offices throughout the region, their repu-
tation has made them the largest private
neurosurgical practice in the state of
New Jersey. Their neurosurgeons have
been trained at some of the most presti-
gious institutions in the nation. This
means you don’t have to travel far for
access to the most innovative treatments.
With the rising popularity of “boutique
surgeries” being offered by less qualified
specialists, yielding temporary results at
best, ANS has launched an awareness
campaign to educate the community on
the importance of choosing a neurosur-
geon for an accurate diagnosis and to
dismiss the idea that you only go to a
neurosurgeon when surgery is needed.
Neurosurgeons are highly qualified spe-
cialists to diagnose and treat your back
pain as well as other ailments associated
with your delicate nervous system. “We
hope this campaign will make people
think twice before allowing surgery to be
performed by someone other than a sur-
geon,” says Tom Wood of ANS.
ANS performs the most minimally inva-
sive spine surgeries in New Jersey. These
minimally invasive procedures are per-
formed through an incision the size of a
dime. Benefits include faster recovery
time and less pain. ANS’s Dr. Jonathan
Baskin explains why a neurosurgeon is
the best fit to treat your spine. “Your
spinal cord is the link between your brain
and the rest of the body and must be
handled with care. A neurosurgeon is
specifically trained to treat the intricacies
of the spine and nerves involved. I have
seen many failed back surgeries from
patients who have had quick-fix surgeries
such as laser surgery.” ANS’s Dr. Kyle
Chapple further explains the dangers.
“
When patients choose these attractive
procedures, they can risk doing more
harm than good. We urge a patient con-
sidering surgery to make sure their doc-
tor is a trained surgeon.”
ANS is also the region’s largest practice
treating stroke, the leading cause of dis-
ability in the United States. ANS was the
group who launched the first compre-
hensive stroke center in New Jersey. Since
then, ANS has expanded to 3 additional
comprehensive centers and holds a suc-
cess rate that far surpasses the national
average. The endovascular team contin-
ues to engage in clinical trials for new
stroke technologies and therapies, giving
patients access to the next generation of
stroke management.
In accordance with ANS’s constant effort
to better educate the community, ANS
has recently launched “ANSwers LIVE,” a
radio show airing Sunday mornings from
9:30-10:00
AM on WMTR (1250 AM).
You can tune in to hear Tom Wood of
ANS speak with medical experts from
various specialties. Important topics are
varied each week and cover a broad
range of health information. Listeners are
encouraged to call in to get ANSwers
regarding weekly subject matter.
To learn more about the latest advance-
ments in treatment or to view a listing of
all hospitals they are affiliated with in
your area, visit www.ansdocs.com or call
973.285.7800.
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