3 Best Neurosurgeons in Chesapeake, VA

“Dr. John Shutack received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. John Shutack is board-certified by the American Board of Neurosurgical Surgery and a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. He has over 25 years of experience in the neurosurgical field. His special interests include minimally invasive spine surgery. He treats disorders like epilepsy, aneurysms, hydrocephalus, and Parkinson's disease. Dr. John Shutack is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. He is fluent in Spanish and English. Dr. John Shutack accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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“Dr. Joseph L. Koen is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Neurosurgical Specialists, Inc. He finished his doctorate in medicine at The Ohio State University. He did his residency and internship at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Joseph L. Koen specializes in brain tumors, both benign and malignant. He also completed advanced training in skull-base approaches and CyberKnife and Varian True Beam stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Joseph was the first to use implanted chemotherapy for treating malignant brain tumors. He has also developed a frameless, minimally invasive stereotactic biopsy system for brain tumors and other lesions. Dr. Joseph L. Koen has a special interest and expertise in cerebrovascular surgery, including arteriovenous malformations, intracranial aneurysms, cavernous malformations, and dural arteriovenous fistulae. He specializes in surgical treatments for trigeminal neuralgia, including microvascular decompression, stereotactic radiosurgery, and percutaneous procedures. Dr. Joseph L. Koen is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Obici Hospital and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.”

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“Dr. Grant A. Skidmore finished his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. He did his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Grant A. Skidmore is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has over 35 years of experience in the neurosurgical field. He currently practices at Neurosurgical Specialists, Inc. The clinic uses state-of-the-art neurosurgical techniques to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Grant A. Skidmore is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Obici Hospital and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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