Neurosurgery
It is a great honor to join the team at Boston Children's Hospital. Over the years, Mike Scott has put together a world-class pediatric neurosurgery program. Our goal is to build on the accomplishments of this extraordinary faculty and help shape the future of the field.
Alan Cohen, MD, FACS, FAAP
Alan Cohen, MD, FACS, FAAP
ALAN COHEN, MD, FACS, FAAP
Dr. Cohen is a fitting successor to Dr. Scott. A world-renowned leader in pediatric neurosurgery in his own right, he comes to Children's from University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, where he was chief of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and surgeon-in-chief.
Dr. Cohen is beloved by his many patients for his genuine bedside manner, famed sense of humor and devotion to meeting the emotional needs of children and families, as well as delivering superb medical and surgical care.
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Achievements at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
During his 17 years at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Dr. Cohen built both an acclaimed pediatric neurosurgical program and a reputation for excellence in all corners.
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He served as chief of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, surgeon-in-chief and holder of the Reinberger Chair in Pediatric Neurological Surgery.
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Under his tutelage, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital has built and broadened the following neurosurgical initiatives:
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Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Center, employing blood conservation techniques, sparing sensitive tissue and significantly decreasing recovery periods for children with brain and spinal cord tumors and related conditions
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Jennifer Ferchill Brain Tumor Center, bringing together expertise in diagnostics, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neurology and neuropsychology
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Level IV Pediatric Epilepsy Center, providing comprehensive services, including medical and surgical solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric seizure disorders and associated syndromes
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Spasticity Program, offering integrated medical, therapeutic and surgical treatments for patients based on a personalized care plan
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Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, the only center of its kind in Northeast Ohio to specialize in the treatment of injured children suffering from head trauma
Commitment to minimally invasive neurosurgery
Dr. Cohen is an acclaimed expert in, and noted advocate for, minimally invasive neurosurgery:
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While at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, he spearheaded the introduction of several new endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical tools.
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He invented a new device called Smart Start® that enables minimally invasive brain dissection, earning a Research Innovation Award from the Institute for Pediatric Innovation.
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He has published a wide range of articles, chapters and books about this critical discipline, and served as the first U.S. editor of the international journal Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery.
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He has directed the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' national course on minimally invasive neurosurgery for the past 18 years.
In an effort to develop sophisticated new surgical instruments and safer surgical approaches, Dr. Cohen is building a new Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Laboratory at Children's. He has also established a research fellowship focusing on minimally invasive neurosurgery.
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