3 Best Neurosurgeons in Philadelphia, PA

“Dr. James S. Harrop is a neurosurgeon who graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his internship at Jefferson Hospital and residency at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH. He finished his fellowship in neurosurgical surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has more than 29 years of experience in handling the most complicated neurosurgical problems. He is affiliated with Jefferson Health New Jersey, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jefferson Methodist Hospital. Dr. James is a professor under the Chief of the Division of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Neurosurgery Director of Delaware Valley SCI Center, and Neurosurgery Director for Adult Reconstructive Spine. He has presented and published about spinal surgery and spinal cord injury on numerous occasions. He is an active member of the Congress on Neurosurgeons. Dr. James makes flexible appointments for his clients' convenience and implements different techniques to achieve better results.”

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“Dr. Paul J. Marcotte is a board-certified neurosurgeon who graduated from the University of Ottawa, Fac Med, in 1984. He completed his internship at Ottawa Civil Hospital and residency at Ottawa Civil & Genl Hosp-U Ottawa. After that, he did his fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Paul J. Marcotte is a valued member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and College of Physicians & Surgeons, Ontario. He is also recognized as a fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, further attesting to his esteemed standing in the medical community. Now, he is the associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania's hospital. He has over 30 years of experience in performing many complicated surgical issues. He is renowned for specializing in peripheral nerve back and neck herniated disc repair surgeries. Dr. Paul maintains a friendly relationship with his patients and provides first-class service to his patients. He practices at Penn Neuroscience Center-Neurosurgery. His practices are also available at Penn Neurosurgery Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Spine Center Pennsylvania Hospital. He speaks English and French.”

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“Dr. William C. Welch earned his medical degree in 1995 from SUNY/Downstate School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. He did his fellowships at Montefiore Medical Center. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and Chester County Hospital. Dr. William C. Welch is a member of the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, and Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society. Dr. William specializes in performing cutting-edge spinal surgery and microdiscectomy procedures. He is expertise in Ankylosing Spondylitis, Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery in the Cervical Spine and Lumbar Spine, and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak. He also effectively treats the trauma of the head and spine of his patients. Dr. William C. Welch practices at Penn Neurosurgery Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. William C. Welch has conducted research on spinal biomechanics. He currently practices at Penn Neurosurgery. He sees patients of age 18 and up.”

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