
Benjamin R Cohen MD FACS
Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Benjamin R. Cohen is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery. His practice includes revision spine surgery, adult scoliosis, and the treatment of spinal tumors and infections.
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1662 Old Country RdUnit 770Plainview, NY 11803
Phone+1 516-759-7839
Fax+1 516-740-0876
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Summary
- As a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery, my primary goal is to help my patients overcome neuro-spinal problems so that they can get back to living life on their own terms. I specialize in the most advanced spinal treatments available, ranging from minimally invasive techniques to complex surgeries.
To produce the best possible surgical and lifestyle outcomes, I work in collaboration with a team of fellowship-trained professionals, including experts in orthopedic spine and plastic surgery. Visit online at http://www.drbenjamincohen.com
Dr. Cohen participates in the Medicare, Worker's Compensation and No-Fault insurance plans.
Clinical Expertise
- Neurosurgical spine surgery, Spinal fractures, Thoracic spine surgery, Spine disorders, Spine trauma
Education & Training
- University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2004 - 2005
- Albany Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1998 - 2004
- Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 1989 - 2026
- NJ State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- AL State Medical License 2004 - 2005
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Reconstruction of Shattered Lumbo-Sacral Junction/Pelvis Utilizing Bilateral L4-Sacrum Fibula Strut Allograft And Double Iliac Screws Plus Routine Lumbar Pedicle Screw...Marc Agulnick, Benjamin R Cohen, Nancy E Epstein
Surgical Neurology International. 2020-10-15 - 2 citationsUnique Bone Suture Anchor Repair of Complex Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistulas.Marc Agulnick, Benjamin R Cohen, Nancy E Epstein
Surgical Neurology International. 2020-06-13 - 14 citationsSpinal reconstruction for osteomyelitis with free vascularized fibular grafts using intra‐abdominal recipient vessels: A series of three casesKristen Aliano, Marc Agulnick, Benjamin E. Cohen, Gary Gonya, Christopher Low
Microsurgery. 2013-10-01
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