Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., is a Board
Certified Neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery.
His practice includes revision spine surgery, adult
scoliosis, and the treatment of spinal infection and
metastasis.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Cohen received his
undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Temple
University. He received his medical degree from The
Chicago Medical School, where he was honored as the
McGraw Hill Book Company Outstanding Student; Alpha
Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA), junior selection;
John J. Sheinin Research Award, and Board of Trustees
Scholarship Award.
At the Albany Medical Center Dr. Cohen completed
his General Surgery Internship and served as a Neurological
Surgery Resident. While there he received the House
Staff Scholarly Research Award. Dr. Cohen subsequently
completed his Fellowship in Complex Spinal Surgery
at the University of Alabama.
Dr. Cohen has authored and co-authored numerous
manuscripts and articles published in the fields of
neurosurgery and the spine. He has given many presentations
in these areas as well. His professional memberships
include: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
(AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), Section
of Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Nassau
County Medical Society (NCMS), American Medical Association
(AMA) and the Medical Society of the State of New
York (MSSNY).
Fully versed in standard laminectomy and fusion
techniques, Dr. Cohen has a special interest in minimally
invasive procedures including kyphoplasty, X-STOP™
and microdiscectomy as well as surgery for spinal
tumors.
Neurological Conference -
GRAND ROUNDS
Guest Speaker
Benjamin Cohen, M.D.
June 21 2010 South Nassau Community Hospital
May 21 2010
Winthrop Hospital
Topic: Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Kyphotic Deformity.
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Daily News: Straighten Your Spine - with Dr. Cohen - more info
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Dr. Cohen has a special
interest in minimally invasive procedures including
kyphoplasty, X-STOP and microdiscectomy as well as
surgery for spinal tumors. He perfoms many of his
procedures with Board-Certified orthopaedic and plastic
surgeons to offer a unique service, which results
in improved patient outcomes.
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A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO MANAGING CHRONIC AND ACUTE PAIN PATIENTS An Educational Dinner Program Thursday, February 25, 2010 (more
info)
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NEUROSURGERY ANNUAL
CLINIC DAY Wed December 2, 2009 1pm
THE NASSAU SURGICAL SOCIETY
AND BROOKLYN & LONG ISLAND CHAPTER OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Program Includes
3:55 - 4:25 PM A Review of Current Surgical Options for the Treatment of Spinal Osteomyelitis and Discitis Benjamin R. Cohen, MD, Attending, Department of Neurosurgey,
Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY
Neurological Conference - 