Dr. Dickerman, D.O., Ph.D. has been voted as one of America's Top Neurosurgeons year after year. In 2011 and 2012 Dr. Dickerman was voted by his peers as America's Top Neurosurgeon in American Way magazine. In 2011 Newsweek named Dr. Dickerman as one of the top 15 leaders in neurosurgery.
Expertise
Dr. Dickerman, D.O., Ph.D. is the Director of Neurosurgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, has a brain tumor fellowship from The National Institutes of Health (N.I.H.) and trained under world-renown neurosurgeon Dr. Ed Oldfield. He has a particular interest in primary and metastatic brain tumors. He is a member of the American Brain Tumor Association and The Pituitary Society and has performed hundreds of surgeries for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas. His extensive research in brain tumors and neuroendocrinology continues today (www.pubmed.com). Dr. Dickerman is Board Certified in Neurological Surgery through the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
Dr. Dickerman has patients visit from throughout the country. For patients with brain tumors it is essential to have a network of neurosurgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologists that can offer a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient. Dr. Dickerman and North Texas Brain and Spine Institute offer a comprehensive treatment plan including image-guided brain surgery, postoperative chemotherapy and radiation with the most advanced technology. This provides the patient with the most advanced treatments in the country in one local area. For patients from out-of-town/state, there are discounted rates at local hotels available through the office.
Dr Dickerman served on the North American Spine Society committee for continuing education and continues to help train residents, fellows and surgeons from around the country on new spine techniques. Dr. Dickerman works closely with several companies as an expert consultant on spinal biomechanics and improving surgical techniques.
For brain tumor patients Dr. Dickerman-North Texas Brain and Spine Institute offer a comprehensive treatment plan
from day-one that is specifically catered to the patient: including
image-guided brain surgery, one of seven intraoperative mri's in the united states,
brain lab navigation for tumors, postoperative chemotherapy and radiation at numerous locations
throughout the Dallas area. The patient may also be offered postoperative
rehabilitation with certified therapists trained neuro-rehabilitation.
For spine patients there is a comprehensive
treatment plan designed from the initial visit. Each spine patient
is unique and can be provided complete and comprehensive spine
care. This includes physical medicine and rehabilitation, injections,
physical therapy, pain management, chiropractic and surgery. Approximately
90% of the patients can be treated successfully without surgery.
If surgery is required, Dr. Dickerman can provide minimally invasive
spine surgery which decreases muscle and soft tissue damage while
speeding recovery and return to activities. Dr. Dickerman has
treated numerous professional athletes in a variety of sports
with both conservative and surgery. Dr Dickerman also partners with Texas Back for the latest in advanced spinal technologies including research on advances of spine.
Ben Hogan Sports Medicine
Dr. Dickerman is a member of the Ben Hogan Sports Medicine Physician Panel. Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine is committed to the health of athletes across North Texas. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to perform at the top of your game whether you are a high school, college or professional athlete or a “weekend warrior”. |
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Benefits of Choosing a Neurosurgeon
Why Choose a Neurosurgeon? The common misconception about neurosurgery is that neurosurgeons specifically perform brain surgery. However, a neurosurgeon can also provide the highest level of expertise in spine disorder treatment. In fact, the majority of operations performed by neurosurgeons are spine surgeries. Neurosurgeons spend about 80 percent of their time treating spine disorders. All neurosurgeons in the United States are trained to diagnose and treat (surgically and nonsurgically) disorders of the spine during a six to seven year residency program. Physicians who graduate from a neurosurgery program have usually assisted with hundreds of spine procedures. For those who go on to complete a post-graduate fellowship, they undergo a focused and intense training on the spine for an additional one to two years.
Neurosurgeons are exclusively trained to perform procedures on the entire spine, including the spinal cord and the inside lining of the spinal canal. With the spine encasing the spinal cord and nerves, many patients choose to take the extra measure of safety when undergoing spine treatment and choose a neurosurgeon.
- Neurosurgeons complete more spinal surgery training than any other specialty.
- Neurosurgeons are trained in treating diseases of the spine throughout a 7-year residency.
- Neurosurgeons are the only physicians who treat the entire spine including the spinal cord.
- Neurosurgeons spend about 80 percent of their time treating spine problems.
Meet the Staff
The office staff includes administative assistants, surgical coordinator, office manager and a Nurse Practioner.
Dr. Dickerman has hospital priviledges throughout the North Dallas
Area. Dr. Dickerman is currently involved in several clinical
trials including an artificial cervical disc, implanted-chemotherapy
for brain tumors and minimally invasive pedicle screws.
Publications
Dr. Dickerman has published numerous peer-reviewed
articles on spinal and brain surgery (www.pubmed.com).
He continues to publish papers and textbooks on advances in spinal
and brain surgery while also lecturing at conferences to other
surgeons and residents on advances in neurosurgery.
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The Top Doctors in America
Dr. Dickerman was voted by his peers as the nations leading Neurosurgeon
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Newsweek's Top 15 Leaders in Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery Expert
Dr. Dickerman named as 2011 Neurosurgery Expert in D Magazine Medical Directory
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Dr Dickerman's Biographical Sketch
Dr. Dickerman's Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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