Best Neurosurgeons and Brain Surgeons in Abington, PA

Dr. Gregory Schroeder is a fellowship trained spine surgeon and serves as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Schroeder completed his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Schroeder has authored numerous publications and has presented at orthopaedic meetings regionally, nationally and internationally and holds several editorial positions, including Executive Editor for Clinical Spine Surgery in Philadelphia, PA. He has conducted extensive research in the field of spine surgery and continues to actively do so.

Patrick B. Cooper, MD, FAANS joined Einstein Healthcare Network's Division of Neurosurgery and is a member of the Einstein Spine Institute, an interdisciplinary team of Einstein physicians from Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Cooper joined us from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he had been a senior staff neurosurgeon from 2006 to 2015. During that time he was the Center's director of neurosurgical oncology and the neurosurgery consultant to the Army Surgeon General from 2012 to 2015. Dr. Cooper is board-certified in neurological surgery and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2015. He earned his medical degree from the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He completed his internship and neurosurgery residency training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and received additional, specialized training in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery. He is seeing patients at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and Einstein Medical Center East Norriton.

Jan Warren P. Jalosjos M.S., PA-C is a Physician Assistant in the Einstein Healthcare Network Department of Orthopedics and Orthopaedic Surgery team. He specializes in neck and back pain related to spine conditions. Mr. Jalosjos obtained his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University). Mr. Jalosjos is credentialed with the National Commission on Accreditation of Certified Physician Assistants License, Pennsylvania Medical Physician Assistant License, and Pennsylvania Osteopathic Physician Assistant License. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He serves as the Battalion Medical Officer of the 1-103rd Engineer Headquarters Battalion, in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Mr. Jalosjos is available to see patients at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park.

Dr. Michael Gooch, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is 42 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Michael Gooch, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

Dr. Kotapka is the Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at Einstein. He treats benign and malignant tumors of the brain, including pituitary and cranial base. He also has special interest in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, degenerative spinal conditions including disc disease and spinal stenosis, and the treatment of neurological trauma. Previously Dr. Kotapka served as Vice-Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and was Co-Director of the Center for Cranial Base Surgery and the Pituitary Tumor Program. Dr. Kotapka is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Top Doc, 2008, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2009, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2010, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2011, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2012, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2013, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2014, Philadelphia magazine.

Dr. Williams completed The Maryland Spine Fellowship Program in 2002 under the direction of Paul C. McAfee MD, Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at The Johns Hopkins University. He specializes in common conditions, ranging from cervical and lumbar disc herniations to more complex reconstructive procedures including adult scoliosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis. Dr Williams has also been at the forefront of minimally invasive spine surgery since 2004. This includes outpatient surgeries and innovative techniques such as total disc replacement. He has office hours at Einstein Medical Center and Einstein Elkins Park Hospital. He operates at both hospitals, including minimally invasive surgery at Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

Dr. Douglas Laske, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Abington, PA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Douglas Laske, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Dr. Gregory Schroeder is a fellowship trained spine surgeon and serves as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Schroeder completed his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Schroeder has authored numerous publications and has presented at orthopaedic meetings regionally, nationally and internationally and holds several editorial positions, including Executive Editor for Clinical Spine Surgery in Philadelphia, PA. He has conducted extensive research in the field of spine surgery and continues to actively do so.

Dr. Michael Gooch, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is 42 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Michael Gooch, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

Dr. Ricardo Matos, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Elkins Park, PA. He is 56 years old. Dr. Ricardo Matos, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Dr. Williams completed The Maryland Spine Fellowship Program in 2002 under the direction of Paul C. McAfee MD, Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at The Johns Hopkins University. He specializes in common conditions, ranging from cervical and lumbar disc herniations to more complex reconstructive procedures including adult scoliosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis. Dr Williams has also been at the forefront of minimally invasive spine surgery since 2004. This includes outpatient surgeries and innovative techniques such as total disc replacement. He has office hours at Einstein Medical Center and Einstein Elkins Park Hospital. He operates at both hospitals, including minimally invasive surgery at Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

Dr. Douglas Laske, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Abington, PA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Douglas Laske, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Patrick B. Cooper, MD, FAANS joined Einstein Healthcare Network's Division of Neurosurgery and is a member of the Einstein Spine Institute, an interdisciplinary team of Einstein physicians from Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Cooper joined us from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he had been a senior staff neurosurgeon from 2006 to 2015. During that time he was the Center's director of neurosurgical oncology and the neurosurgery consultant to the Army Surgeon General from 2012 to 2015. Dr. Cooper is board-certified in neurological surgery and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2015. He earned his medical degree from the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He completed his internship and neurosurgery residency training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and received additional, specialized training in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery. He is seeing patients at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and Einstein Medical Center East Norriton.

Dr. Michael Yoon, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Abington, PA. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Michael Yoon, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Lansdale Hospital.