Specialties
As I started my practice in Munster, Indiana, I treated a broad group of neurosurgical problems. Since my Board certification in neurosurgery (by the American Board of Neurological Surgery), I have focused on a few key areas:
1.) degenerative spinal conditions: including disc problems, spinal stenosis, sciatica, neck pain, and back pain. I try to utilize the very latest technology and techniques - but that are well-established and proven by good scientific studies! - to treat these problems
2.) complex spine pathology: spinal tumors, scoliosis and spinal trauma, and sagittal balance problems. Generally, these problems require a more complicated and creative solution to achieve good results
3.) functional pain surgery: sometimes, you cannot safely or reasonably fix the problem facing the patient. Or the patient may have some underlying nerve damage (CRPS, for example) that does not correct with surgery. Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) can be of great help to these patients.
4.) minimally invasive surgery: using advanced retractors, endoscopic and microscopic techniques to alleviate a patient's pain can lead a quicker recovery
5.) brain tumors: such as pituitary tumors, or tumors compressing or invading the brain. Surgery can often help to diagnose and treat these tumors
History
Established in 2002.
I grew up in Michigan, outside of Detroit. After completing my undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, I moved to Toledo for medical school. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a physician, but I didn't know much about neurosurgery until late in medical school. I was hooked after my first neurosurgery rotation! I was able to go back home to Michigan for my residency training in brain and spinal surgery (neurosurgery) at Henry Ford Hospital. By then, I wanted to gain further expertise in spinal surgery, so I completed a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois furthering my experience in minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery. In my fellowship training, I was able to gain a unique perspective, training with orthopedic surgeons and learning about deformity surgery. I stayed in the Chicago area after my fellowship at Rush University was completed.
Meet the Business Owner: Mohammad S.
I want to make sure you have the very best care. I pride myself on giving my patients the same level of concern and care I would give to a loved one.
I can see you at my Munster, Valparaiso or Crown Point, Indiana office locations.
