Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates

🚨 Our Western NC communities need our help! Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates is now accepting donations of critical supplies—everything from distilled water and dehumidifiers to baby formula and personal hygiene items. Visit our blog for a full list of what’s needed and where to drop off your donations: https://lnkd.in/eazfz56S #HurricaneRelief #CommunitySupport #CNSACares

CNSA Disaster Relief & Blood Drive – Let’s Come Together to Help Our Community! In response to the devastation affecting Western North Carolina, CNSA is accepting donations at all of our locations through October 31st to support our patient community, friends, and families. Your generosity can make a big difference during this challenging time. 💙 Please drop off your donations at any CNSA location and help us bring relief to those who need it most! 🙏 🩸 Blood Drive: We’re also hosting a Blood Drive THIS Thursday, October 3rd, at our Charlotte location (Baldwin Parking Lot). One donation can save up to three lives—let’s make it count! 💉 👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eEzRJtF3 Together, we can make a powerful impact. No donation is too small. Thank you for your support! 💪 #CNSA #DisasterRelief #BloodDrive #CommunityStrong #Donate #GiveBack #Support

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Sanjiv Lakhia DO, one of our esteemed physiatrists, has just released his new book on chronic pain! 🌟 Drawing from his years of experience and some of the best content from his podcast, Dr. Sanjiv has crafted an Integrative model for treating chronic pain that’s both insightful and easy to read. The book dives deep into topics like mind-body medicine, movement, nutrition, supplements, injections, and surgery. Plus, it features insights from several of our very own CNSA colleagues including Dr. Mark Smith, Dr. E. Hunter Dyer, Dr. Andrew Sumich and Tanner Holden PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS! 📚 Preorder your copy today and be one of the first to explore this comprehensive guide when it officially launches on 10/11. Spread the word and support Dr. Sanjiv’s incredible work! Order here: https://lnkd.in/eGtb_xmR

We're so excited that Lost Worlds Brewing is the Beer Garden Sponsor for the Headed for Hope 5K Run/Walk! This local brewery is hosting and providing all beverages at the post-race beer garden! Participants who are 21+ can stop by for a drink after finishing their race. Use the link in our bio to register, donate, and volunteer for our Headed for Hope 5K this Saturday!

Meet Alexis! Alexis was facing recurring and severe headaches before the birth of her child. After visiting her OBGYN to see if it was a pregnancy symptom, she received an MRI in February to determine the cause. The result was an aggressive expansion of a pituitary gland tumor. Her doctors at CNSA wanted to wait to take the tumor out until she delivered her baby, but as her vision got worse, they knew they needed to act fast. Her OB had to induce her, and 48 hours after the birth of her healthy baby boy, Alexis was taken to the operating room to remove the tumor. The entire tumor was removed safely and Alexis returned back to the unit to be with her husband and child. Her vision was improved immediately after the procedure and she went home one day after surgery. Both Alexis and her baby boy continue to be happy and healthy, with a complete return of her vision and no tumor remaining on MRI. "The doctors I worked with were very knowledgeable, and it felt like they cared about me as a person and my entire family." - Alexis Join us in at the Headed for Hope 5K on Saturday, September 21st to hear Alexis share her story of bravery and endurance.

🎙️ Proud to feature Byron Branch, MD, neurosurgeon with CNSA and part of the SpineFirst team, at this year’s #SpineFirst Symposium! Dr. Branch will discuss the evolution of outpatient spine surgery and the key strategies for success, including: ✅ Preoperative optimization and ERAS ✅ Setting expectations with pre-op patient education ✅ Patient selection and pre-op optimization ✅ Multimodal pain control, including ESP blocks ✅ Early mobilization for faster recovery ✅ Preventing and treating postoperative urinary retention and gastroparesis Learn more about Dr. Branch’s insights and the future of outpatient spine surgery: SpineFirst.com Atrium Health #SpineCare #OutpatientSurgery #SpineSurgery #ERAS #PainControl

🎙️ Thrilled to spotlight Vincent Rossi, MD, MBA, at this year’s #SpineFirst Symposium! As a globally trained expert in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS), Dr. Rossi will share how robotics is revolutionizing spine care. With the latest technology, he’s delivering more precise and less invasive surgical options, helping patients recover quickly and return to their everyday activities. Discover more about Dr. Rossi’s insights and the future of spine surgery: SpineFirst.com Atrium Health #SpineCare #MIS #RoboticSurgery #MinimallyInvasive #SpineInnovation

🎙️ We’re proud to highlight John Parish, MD, CNSA neurosurgeon, at this year’s #SpineFirst Symposium! Dr. Parish will cover the latest innovations in spinal surgery, focusing on cutting edge FDA-approved artificial facet technology as well as lumbar and cervical artificial disc devices. Patients are becoming more informed about their options and are looking for solutions that preserve motion. They’re expecting: 💪🏼 Greater mobility after surgery 🧘🏽♀️ A return to an active lifestyle With these advancements, patients can expect just that! Learn more about Dr. Parish’s talk and the #SpineFirst Symposium: SpineFirst.com Atrium Health #SpineCare #ArtificialDisc #MotionPreservation #SpineSurgery

🎙️ Excited to welcome Michael Bohl, MD, Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates neurosurgeon and Vice Chief of the #SpineFirst partnership, as a featured speaker at this year’s Symposium! Dr. Bohl, a leading expert in Adult and Pediatric Spine Deformity surgery, will address the challenges and misconceptions surrounding surgical deformity intervention care, highlighting the evolving surgical approaches for patients in need. 💡 From common narratives like: ❌ “Are people still doing T10-pelvis fusions?!” ❌ ”Surgery should be avoided at all costs.” ❌ “Deformity surgery is not medically necessary.” 🔎 Dr. Bohl will dive into the critical need for tailored, patient-centric care and the role of surgery in improving quality of life for ASD patients. Learn more about his talk and the SpineFirst Symposium: SpineFirst.com Atrium Health #SpineCare #ASDSurgery #Neurosurgery #PatientCare #SpineDeformity

🎙️ Attendees now hear from Dr. Stephanie Plummer, DO, physiatrist at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, presenting at this year’s #SpineFirst Symposium! Dr. Plummer is an expert in non-operative spine care and discusses advanced treatments that help patients manage pain and improve quality of life without surgery. Her presentation covers a variety of effective interventions, including: 💉 Epidural spinal injections 💉 Facet joint injections 💉 Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) These treatments offer powerful alternatives to surgery, providing relief and restoring function to those with spine-related pain. 📚 Learn more about Dr. Plummer’s expertise and the #SpineFirst Symposium here: SpineFirst.com Atrium Health #SpineCare #NonSurgicalCare #Physiatry