M.D. DEGREE: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, 1987
Residency:
Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, 1989-1994
Fellowship:
Research, Dept of Surgery Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, 1988-89
Board Certification(s):
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1998
Clinical Interests:
Tumors of the brain and spine; microsurgical and skullbase neurosurgical techniques; spinal instrumentation and fusion for pathologic fractures and degenerative changes. , Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery for tumors and kyphoplasty for treatment of spinal compression fractures
Research Interests:
Computer applications for neurosurgical training. Currently developing a surgical simulator for training neurosurgeons on microsurgical techniques
Diseases/Conditions Treated:
Brain Tumors
Gamma Knife
Degenerative Disorders of the Spine
Spinal Tumors
Peripheral Nerve Problems
To make an appointment for a consultation
call the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center at: 501/603-1800. Or Call the UAMS Access Center at: 501/686-8000, Or E-mail:baxterrhoadeskarenl@uams.edu
