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69 Ratings with 69 written Reviews
Summary
Meet Gregory Cannarsa, MD
Gregory Cannarsa, MD is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon and treats conditions involving the brain and Neurovascular conditions including
- Aneurysm Bleeds
- Tumors or Other Masses
- Hydrocephalus
- Carotid Stenosis
- Brain Aneurysms
- Stroke
CLINICAL BACKGROUND
While completing my neurosurgical residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center/Shock Trauma Center, I trained in all types of Neurosurgery both cranial and spinal. My focus is on cranial applications of Neurosurgery including stroke, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, brain bleeds, trauma, aneurysms, and other cerebrovascular malformations. During my time at Shock Trauma, we dealt with a wide range of life and death situations on a daily basis including severe brain bleeds and spinal cord injurie; that type of training taught me quickly about what is important and how make critical, efficient decisions in providing patient care.
I had great mentors there, including Dr. Marc Simard, …who is one of the world’s experts in cerebrovascular Neurosurgery. I have completed two additional fellowships including an enfolded endovascular fellowship at the University of Maryland/Shock Trauma, and a cerebrovascular and endovascular fellowship at Swedish Neuroscience Institute.
SURGICAL PHILOSOPHY
“Try to be as minimally disruptive as possible to the patient.” That includes not only the surgery itself, but everything from before the surgery to the recovery after the surgery. Any type of neurosurgical condition is going to be very challenging, and a difficult time for our patients and for their families. Minimally disruptive is a philosophy meaning we try to make the whole process as easy and as painless as possible. For example, in some cases with just a small needle stick into the artery, we can treat an aneurysm. However, in other cases, a larger surgery is needed, and my goal is to always ensure the surgery is as least disruptive and as minimally invasive as possible to ensure the quickest recovery for the patient.
Another way in which the minimally disruptive philosophy can bring joy to the patient as well as the care team is after the surgery there can be times when we do a good enough job concealing the incision with a “hair sparing” technique that the nursing staff isn’t aware the patient has had surgery. So for the patient and for the care team, it really is a source of joy that what was once thought to be a potentially disfiguring surgery or a painful surgery is really not that in the end. When a patient looks the same as when they went into surgery they often get the same treatment as they did before surgery and their mindset and attitude benefit tremendously. It’s what I would want for my family and that’s why I do it.
WHAT DO I VALUE?
I value the patient interaction. Nothing brings me more joy than to guide a patient through surgery-before, during, and after-and get them through to the other side in great condition and having them make a great recovery. To see a patient doing well after surgery and even something as simple as the patient saying, “it wasn’t as bad as I thought and I have much less pain than I thought," is what brings me joy. For me, if there was no patient then we wouldn’t have a purpose, so every interaction I have with the patient is what brings meaning to what we do. So in everything we do, that’s what we think of first.
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Dr. Cannarsa was my third opinion, referred with a special recommendation from my pain management doctor, who was treating my severely pinched sciatic nerve. The two previous surgeons discussed spinal fusions from T8-S1 and a difficult month-long recovery period, and each time I felt "pressured" into the procedure. In stark contrast to my initial consult with Dr. Cannarsa, I left smiling, feeling as if I had found the answer to my prayers. I ended up getting a robotic L3-S1 laminectomy and was able to walk right after surgery! 4-5 days into the recovery period, I took Tylenol and over-the-counter muscle relaxants for some soreness and tightness in my back, but I didn't feel the need to take the prescribed pain medications. Taking it easy, but able to walk, it's amazing the things I can do, with ZERO pain and without needing to take pain meds. I think that knowledge and wisdom come from the Lord- Dr. Cannarsa has BOTH! His ability to connect with patients is rare to come across. Dr.… Cannarsa, you surpass all expectations as a professional and as a human being.
Office Location
Apex Brain & Spine PLLC
3530 Kraft Rd Ste 203Naples, FL 34105Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 11 years of experience
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Enfolded Fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery, UMMC/Shock Trauma
- 69 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Gregory Cannarsa has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
Dr. Gregory Cannarsa holds an active medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Enfolded Fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery, UMMC/Shock Trauma and CerebroVascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute.
Residency
Completed their residency at Neurosurgery, University of Maryland Medical Center/Shock Trauma Center.
Medical School
Graduated from MD, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University in 2015.
NPI Number
Dr. Cannarsa's NPI number is 1669866539.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Dr. Gregory Cannarsa's office is located at 3530 Kraft Rd Ste 203, Naples, FL, 34105.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Gregory Cannarsa affiliated with?
- Dr. Gregory Cannarsa is affiliated with Physicians Regional Healthcare System Pine Ridge and Nch Baker Hospital Downtown.
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