Inaugural Marcus Neuroscience Institute Spine Symposium
The Inaugural Marcus Neuroscience Institute Spine Symposium is a one-day academic event designed to help attendees expand their knowledge of the latest advances in the field of spine surgery through didactic lectures, interactive panel discussions and case-based presentations. Please join us to learn about the latest updates in spine care from the renowned guest faculty.
Agenda
7:15 - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Visit Exhibits |
8:00 – 8:20 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Warren R. Selman, M.D. |
8:20 – 8:40 a.m. | Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Emerging Technologies in Neurosurgery Timothy E. O’Connor, M.D., FACP |
8:40 – 9:00 a.m. | Variations on Surgical Options and Techniques for Cervical Spine Conditions: Lessons From 25 Years of Complex Spine Surgery Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., MPH |
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. | Techniques for Improving Anterior Cervical Outcomes Matthew R. Moore, M.D. FAANS, FACS |
9:20 – 9:40 a.m. | Spine Disc Replacement vs Fusion: What’s the Best Option Evan M. Packer, M.D., FAANS, FACS |
9:40 – 10:00 a.m. | Managing Adult Spinal Deformities Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS |
10:00 – 10:10 a.m. | Question & Answer Session |
10:10 – 10:35 a.m. | Break and Visit Exhibitors |
10:35 – 10:40 a.m. | Introductions |
10:40 – 11:00 a.m. | Postoperative Pain Management Marc S. Cohen, M.D., MPH |
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. | CyberKnife Stereotactic RadioSurgery: How Radiation Oncology Modalities Can Complement Spine Surgery |
11:20 – 11:40 a.m. | Spinal Vascular Malformations Treatment: State of the Art Italo Linfante, M.D. |
11:40 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Management of Malignant Tumors of the Vertebral Column Timothy Miller, M.D. |
12:00 noon – 12:10 p.m. | Question & Answer Session |
12:10 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Product Theater |
1:00 – 1:05 p.m. | Introductions |
1:05 – 1:25 p.m. | Vertebral Compressions Fractures Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., MPH |
1:25 – 1:45 p.m. | Advances in Spinal Cord Stimulation: Closed Loop Stimulation Seif Elbualy, M.D. |
1:45 – 2:05 p.m. | Radiofrequency Ablation for Spinal Facet Joint Pain Man Q. Le, M.D. |
2:05 – 2:25 p.m. | Conservative Management of Low Back - Physical Therapy Utilizing the McKenzie Method Richard H. Haglen, MSPT |
2:25 – 2:35 p.m. | Question & Answer Session |
2:35 – 2:50 p.m. | Break and Visit Exhibitors |
2:50 – 2:55 p.m. | Introductions |
2:55 – 3:15 p.m. | Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion Evan M. Packer, M.D., FAANS, FACS |
3:15 – 3:35 p.m. | Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery Timothy Miller, M.D. |
3:35 – 3:45 p.m. | Question & Answer Session |
3:45 – 4:05 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
4:05 p.m. | Adjourn |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.
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Symposium Directors
Neurosurgery
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Director of Functional Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Bethesda Hospital
Boynton Beach, Florida
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurosurgeon
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Medical Director of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Spine Program Supervisor
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Panelists
Assistant Vice President
Surgical Services
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Assistant Vice President
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Chief Medical Executive of Quality
Patient Safety and Informatics
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Director
Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Faculty
Radiation Oncologist
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Interventional Pain and Wellness Center
Boca Raton, Florida
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Medical Director of the Deformity Spine Surgery Program
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Anesthesiologist
Director of Interventional Pain Management
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Outpatient Rehab Supervisor
Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Pain Medicine
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Professor
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida International University
Past President
Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN)
Miami, Florida
Director, Integrated Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurosurgeon
Chief Medical Executive
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
Chief of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Helen and Steven Weicholz Cell Therapy Laboratory
Baptist Health – Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Professor, Department of Surgery
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
Disclosures And Resolution Of Conflict Of InterestDisclosure Policy and Disclaimer
Accreditation
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for a total of 8.0 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1164266, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 8 credit hours for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Techs and Respiratory Therapists. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
This activity has been approved for 6 Hours (Cat A/Technical Development) by the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control, Provider #3201106, Course#27000353, Expiration Date 1/31/2027
This activity has been approved for 9.5 CEUs by the Florida Physical Therapy Association, CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1164266, FPTA Approval Number: CE24-1164266, Provider #50-4321.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclaimer
Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.
While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.00 General certificate of attendance
- 8.00 Nurse Practitioners
- 8.00 Florida Board of Nursing
- 8.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
- 9.50 Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- 6.00 Florida Bureau of Radiation Control
- 3.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
We gratefully acknowledge the following exhibitors:
Abbott
Baxter Healthcare
Cerapedics
Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Relievant MedSystems
SMI Cold Therapy
Surgentec
We welcome the following companies as first-time exhibitors:
Astura Medical Saluda Medical
SI-Bone