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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Expands Service Lines In Neurosurgery

Hospital Builds On Neurology And Neurointensive Care Focus

For Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s 54-year • John D. Cantando, D.O. • Brett A. Schlifka, D.O.
history, the hospital holds a reputation as the go-to • Michael J. Chaparro, M.D. • Ronald L. Young II, M.D.
hospital for award-winning, comprehensive heart • Fred L. Cohen, M.D. • Lloyd Zucker, M.D.
care along with orthopedics and joint replacement, • Steven A. Dutcher, D.O. For more information on the services offered at Palm
pulmonary, stroke, and emergent (emergency room) • Faris J. Fakhoury, M.D. Beach Gardens Medical Center visit PBGMC.com or call
care. Did you know Palm Beach Gardens Medical • Heldo Gomez Jr., M.D. (561) 622-1411.
Center has a dedicated neurointensive care unit (neuro- • Martin Greenberg, M.D.
ICU) providing advanced, multidisciplinary, patient • Evan M. Packer, M.D.
centered care for the most critically ill patients with
neurosurgical and neurological life-threatening illnesses?
of neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists and other Residents Of La Posada
The neurointensive care unit team is led by an expert staff
healthcare professionals trained and experienced in both
The focus on top-level neurosurgery and neurologic care Enjoy An Abundance Of Options
the neurological and medical management of patients.

puts Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center at the forefront
stroke, brain hemorrhage, and tumor treatment. Palm Beach At Every Level Of Care
within our community for neurocritical care including
Gardens Medical Center has a certified advanced primary
stroke center and neurosurgery capabilities. Coupled with Since 2019, the U.S. has been
an established epilepsy monitoring unit, these offerings home to more than 54 million
enhance the northern Palm Beach community’s access to senior citizens, a number that is
lifesaving care, including neurosurgery treatment options expected to double by the year
using the latest advanced technology. 2060, and maintains over 65,000
The neurosurgeons on staff at Palm Beach Gardens long-term care facilities across
Medical Center now have the technological capabilities the country.
of the StealthStation S8 Surgical Navigation System, an As the growing population
™
advancement using innovative visualization technology continues to age, the need for
during neurosurgery procedures. In addition, the senior living communities that provide varying levels of clock staff members, state-of-the-art medical equipment
O-Arm surgical imaging system is also now part of the care is on the rise. For many, the transition to a retirement and facilities, on-site beauty salons and barber shops,
neurosurgical team at the hospital and provides real- community is a major life event and the burden of having to housekeeping services, carefully planned dining options,
time, intraoperative 2-D/3-D imaging of neurosurgical move to different communities based on growing needs can and so much more. Independent residents can enjoy
devices used in spine, cranial, orthopedic procedures and be an overwhelming and unnecessary process. La Posada, access to multiple high-quality dining options with 5-star
treatments. Together, with the O-Arm surgical imaging a resort-style senior living community in the heart of Palm restaurant-style cuisine, a newly renovated fitness center,
system and StealthStation surgical navigation system, Beach Gardens, is here to offer peace of mind for those creative arts studio, etc.
neurosurgeons at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center who wish to age in place. “We want residents to fully explore
perform a multitude of procedures including spinal surgery As a continuing care retirement their options and feel confident in their
and cranial surgery for excision of brain tumors. community (CCRC), La Posada offers decision to move to La Posada,” says
Neurosurgical Procedures: multiple levels of care, each with its Perez. “We encourage residents to take
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• Kyphoplasty along with an award-winning lifestyle of care they provide. Operating
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• Ventricular peritoneal shunt insertion This commitment to high-quality Living Well, the community offers
• Craniotomy for subdural hematoma care has led La Posada to be recently residents the opportunity to master
• Craniotomy for excision of brain tumor recognized in U.S News and World multiple dimensions of wellness,
• Spinal cord stimulator placement Report’s 2022 Inaugural Analysis for intellectual stimulation, culture and
Neurosurgeons: Best Senior Living for their memory more through the vast number of
• Ramin M. Abdolvahabi, M.D. care services. Based on consumer amenities and activities offered. The
• John K. Afshar, M.D. satisfaction surveys administered expansive community also features
• Timothy G. Burke, M.D. in 2021 and 2022, award recipients 18 unique floorplans with four special
are judged on the quality of on-site residential styles, offering a variety
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marking their fourth win in a row. offers many opportunities to stay healthy and be engaged.”
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