Our Physicians
DR. BENJAMIN R. COHEN Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., F.A.A.N.S., F.A.C.S., is a board certified neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery. His practice includes revision spine surgery, adult scoliosis, and the treatment of spinal infection and tumors. At the Albany Medical Center Dr. Cohen completed his general surgery internship and served as a neurological surgery resident. While there he received the House Staff Scholarly Research Award. Dr. Cohen subsequently completed his fellowship in complex spinal surgery at the University of Alabama. Dr. Cohen has authored and co-authored numerous manuscripts and articles published in the fields of neurosurgery and the spine. He has given many presentations in these areas as well. Dr. Cohen is a fellow the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). His professional memberships include: American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), Section of Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Nassau County Medical Society (NCMS), American Medical Association (AMA) and the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY). Dr. Cohen is a board member for the Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute. Fully versed in standard laminectomy and fusion techniques, Dr. Cohen has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures including kyphoplasty, X-STOP™ and microdiscectomy as well as surgery for spinal tumors. Dr. Cohen works in collaboration with Terri Booth, a board certified Nurse Practitioner helping to ensure a high level of patient care throughout the peri-operative experience. Dr Cohen and the American College of Surgeons click to read RECENT PUBLICATIONS “Anterior Lumbar Spine Fusion Using a Free Vascularized Fibula Strut Graft within an Expandable Titanium Cage” .................................... "Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filters Prevent Pulmonary Embolisms in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Major Spinal Surgery" .................................... "Current Treatment Options for Spinal Osteomyelitis and Discitis" .................................... "Less Invasive Approach to Spine Tumors" ................................... "Component Separation of the Back: A Simple Modification for the Closure of Complex Spinal Wounds" .................................... "Recent Advances in Techniques and Technology Transform Adult Spine Stabilization" .................................... Interview video with Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
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• Spine Surgery PATIENTS Dr. Benjamin R. Cohen's .....................................
Winthrop Neuroscience Grand Rounds March 16 - Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S. .....................................
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 Wine Tasting & an Educational Lecture
Dr Cohen spoke at the evening’s lecture on the
Most Progressive and Current Treatments
in Managing Your Pain Patients. January 2011
Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Treatment of Several Painful Spinal Conditions, done at South Nassau Communities Hospital. November 2010
South Nassau Community Hospital Winthrop Hospital
Topic: Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Kyphotic Deformity.
THE NASSAU SURGICAL SOCIETY
AND BROOKLYN & LONG ISLAND CHAPTER OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Dr. Cohen has a special
interest in minimally invasive procedures including
kyphoplasty, X-STOP and microdiscectomy as well as
surgery for spinal tumors. He perfoms many of his
procedures with Board-Certified orthopaedic and plastic
surgeons to offer a unique service, which results
in improved patient outcomes. Dr. Cohen is affiliated with the following hospitals
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