Radiculopathy near Belle Glade, FL

Biography: Dr. Javier Vilasuso, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist who practices in Tamarac, FL. He has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Javier Vilasuso, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.

Biography: Timothy O'Connor, M.D., is a neurological surgeon and the director of minimally invasive surgery and robotic spine surgery at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Bethesda Hospital. Dr. O'Connor specializes in minimally invasive, robotic, and complex spine surgery. Prior to joining Marcus Neuroscience Institute in 2021, Dr. O'Connor completed a neurological surgery residency and complex spine fellowship at the University at Buffalo. He attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate education, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in neurobiological sciences. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida, where he graduated with honors in research and honors in academic excellence. During medical school, he was invited to join the University of Florida College of Medicine admissions committee and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He received the resident of the year award and the highest neurosurgery board score award at the University at Buffalo Neurosurgery during his residency. While completing his CAST accredited complex spine fellowship, he was awarded the AO Discovery and Innovation Young Investigator grant by the AO Spine Foundation for his biomechanical research in junctional tethers. He was also invited to join the AO Knowledge Forum, a leading group of surgeons around the world who collaborate on solving some of the greatest challenges in modern spine surgery. Dr. O'Connor has written peer-reviewed technical manuscripts on robotic spine systems and minimally invasive approaches. He has been invited to present at multiple national and international conferences, including the Global Spine Congress, the International Spinal Deformity Symposium and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. O'Connor's approach to patient care is to focus on each individual and provide care that reflects the patient's own personal goals and values. He emphasizes communication with patients, families, referring physicians and the entire treatment team. He believes that after conservative treatment options are no longer effective, surgery combined with technology and a minimally invasive approach can help achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. When he is not treating patients, Dr. O'Connor enjoys flying as a private pilot, hiking, scuba diving and fishing around South Florida.

Care Philosophy: Compassion is at the center of my practice. I believe it is critical to build a relationship with my patients in order to earn their trust. Medical expertise and a collaborative relationship are essential components in the care I provide.

Care Philosophy: Extensive training puts neurosurgeons in a league of their own. The physicians at Palm Beach Neurosurgery are leaders in incorporating new technologies into the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients. We are committed to giving personal attent

Care Philosophy: Emphasizes a conservative approach to the treatment of various orthopedic injuries and conditions including sports related disorders, arthritis, and fractures. Surgical treatment is always reserved for patients who have failed conservative treatment or have no possibility of recovery without surgery.

Biography: Dr. Steven Vanni is a board-certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who specializes in complex spinal disorders. He originally trained as a chiropractor and has a unique understanding and appreciation for conditions of the spine. Dr. Vanni believes in patient-centered healthcare, and offers both non-surgical and surgical treatment options in his practice. He is specially trained to perform a broad range of spine procedures, including minimally invasive surgery, disc replacement surgery, spinal trauma surgery and complex revision surgery. Dr. Vanni completed his fellowship training in complex spinal disorders at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital before joining the Department of Neurological Surgery at University of Miami in 2001. There, he served as the Chief of Spinal Surgery for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of Neurological Surgery for HCA East Florida's Broward Market and will serve as the Chief of Staff at the new hospital opening on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Fall of 2021.During the course of his career, Dr. Vanni has participated in numerous clinical research projects and published numerous papers and book chapters related to advances in neurosurgery.