Brain Buzz

 Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss managing pain and the new developments in a field that has received a lot of criticism in recent year with the opioid epidemic. They are joined by Dr. Eric Fanaee, Director of Pain Management at Good Samaritan University Hospital and trained anesthesiologist, who takes us through the history of pain management and the newest developments in an ever evolving field.

Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss healthcare delivery in the modern regulatory framework. They are joined by Dr. Justin Lundbye, President of Good Samaritan University Hospital and trained cardiologist, who outlines his transition from clinical care to administration and the challenges healthcare systems are facing today.

Watch Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss common notions on neuroscience and brain health. They confirm or refute all these popular myths!

Watch Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss boxing, concussions and traumatic brain injury. They are joined by Justin "Big Time" Biggs, a professional boxing champion with an undefeated record, who outlines his life story, his experience with the sport, and how he has witnessed brain injury affect boxing.

Watch Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss the expansion offer program to Nassau county. They are joined by  Dr. Dan Calnan, who highlights the cutting edge technologies The Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island is bringing to our community.

Watch Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss the importance of physical therapy for the recovery of stroke patients. They are joined by  Dr. Gary Kushnir, who highlights the challenges he encounters when treating these patients and the impact goal targeted physical therapy can have.

Watch Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss the fascinating world of neuroscience and brain health. In this month's episode we are joined by Maria and Mike Rizzuto, husband and wife, and brain aneurysm survivors! We discussed how they turned their impossible story of perseverance into a mission of awareness and education. We focus on risk factors, prevention and treatment options including minimally invasive treatments. 

Watch Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen interview Dr. Gregory Albers of Stanford university, one of the leading figures globally in the field of stroke. They discuss the evolution in the identification of stroke and brain aneurysms and particularly how artificial intelligence, and RAPID AI have radically changed our field.

Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss intracranial atherosclerosis with world expert Dr. Miklos Marosfoi. They discuss signs and symptoms of the disease, possible treatments and how to prevent a catastrophic stroke.

Watch Dr. Kimon Bekelis and Jason Wallen discuss the fascinating world of neuroscience and brain health. In this month's episode we are joined by Dr. Symeon Missios, a tumor neurosurgeon, to explore brain tumors. We focus on risk factors, prevention and treatment options including awake brain surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, and the newest genetic treatments.