Top Brain Doctors 2022
ACSN neurosurgeons named to Chicago Magazine’s Top Brain Doctors 2022
New Building, New Attitudes for New Year
Our new office is open and we are happy to welcome you in!
Journal of Neurosurgery Study on Multi-level ACDFs in Outpatient Setting
Study of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions performed over a period of 5 years shows no increase of readmission rates when procedures performed in an outpatient setting versus inpatient, with proper patient selection.
Stevenson Student Thankful for Hospital Staffers Who Saved Her Life
Thanksgiving Day will always hold a special meaning for me. I am grateful simply to be alive, and I am thankful for the people who saved my life and nursed me back to health.
Back Pain? Try This, Not That
Did you know that nearly a quarter of adults in the U.S. have suffered from at least one day of back pain in the last three months? In fact, back pain is one of the top reasons people seek physician appointments.
SSG Case Series Review
This is a 4-patient case series involving one primary tumor and three secondary tumors ranging from <1cm - 3cm. The lesions were located in the temporal, frontal and occipital lobes and the cerebellum.
Dr. Alzate Receives Award for Patient Safety
Dr. Juan Alzate joined some of Advocate Medical Center's best and brightest as he was honored with the patient safety award for his care and commitment to all of his patients.
Teen Has Miraculous Recovery After Life-threatening Brain Injury
His football team was trailing, so Amir Fakhari played his hardest, running and tackling each quarter to help fight their way back. Despite his efforts though, Highland Park High School lost the game that night in September, and Amir walked off the field not feeling well.
Northbrook Office Now Open
We are excited to announce that we are now taking appointments for our Northbrook location.
NICO and Hitachi Aloka Medical to Improve Tumor Visualization
Neurosurgical device manufacturer NICO Corporation and surgical ultrasound leader Hitachi Aloka Medical America, Inc. have collaborated to provide neurosurgeons real-time, intraoperative imaging to assist with greater extent of resection when accessing brain tumors using the NICO BrainPath.
Dr. Alzate featured on Telemundo
Dr. Alzate was recently featured on Telemundo Chicago for his role in saving the life of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.
ACSN Tops NYU and Rush University in Neurosurgical Spine Cases
We are very excited to announce that the American Center for Spine & Neurosurgery has topped NYU's Langone Medical Center* and Rush University Medical Center** in neurosurgical spine procedures, making us one of the most experienced neurosurgical teams around.
ACSN and Staff Support Local Charity
In September, ACSN staff embarked on a three month long fundraiser to support victims of domestic violence. Every Friday, ACSN staff could "purchase" the opportunity to dress out of uniform and support their favorite sports team for a small donation to A Safe Place.
ACSN Hosts Book Drive for Bernie’s Book Bank
Did you know that 61% of low-income families do not have any books in their home for their children? ACSN wants to help put books in the hands of children that need them so we're teaming up with Bernie's Book Bank to hold a children's book drive and we would love for patients and community members to participate too.
Removal of Brain Tumors Using Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Approaches
Surgical removal or resection of pituitary brain tumors has evolved from intra-cranial or “open” approaches. Because of the higher mortality rate of the intra-cranial techniques, Neurosurgeons sought for better alternatives, turning into extra-cranial routes in the treatment of these specialty-related diseases.
His Workspace is Your Brain
Juan Alzate is one of only a few people in Illinois doing a minimally invasive surgical procedure on the brain. There are fewer than 50 doctors performing the surgery nationwide. But the Colombian-born neurosurgeon is modest.
ACSN Welcomes New Neurosurgeon
ACSN is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Bradley Bagan to our practice. Dr. Bagan is a board certified neurosurgeon who earned his degree at Georgetown University and completed his neurosurgical training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
A Pillar of Care
Without a warm, caring doctor, the greatest medical advancement is still just a new procedure.
Glencoe Surgeon Pioneers Brain Surgery Technique at Area Hospitals
When neurosurgeon Juan Alzate, of Glencoe, isn’t pioneering brain surgery techniques in Lake County hospitals, he likes to volunteer as a story reader at South School, where his daughter is a student.
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