We are committed to
providing you with top notch
neurosurgical Brain & Spine care.

We approach every patient with a focus on
compassion and understanding.

OUR SERVICES

BRAIN TUMORS

Microsurgical resection of benign brain tumors
Microsurgical resection of malignant brain tumors
Resection of complex skull base tumors
Endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors

SPINE

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Placement of cervical disk prosthesis
Corpectomy
Posterior Fusion
Resection of spine and spinal cord tumor
Release of Tethered cord
Minimally invasive spine procedures
Spinal cord stimulation
Intrathecal Drug Delivery
Kyphoplasty

PAIN

Microsurgical resection of benign brain tumors
Microsurgical resection of malignant brain tumors
Resection of complex skull base tumors
Endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors

WHAT IS SPINAL CORD STIMULATION?

Spinal cord stimulation therapy is performed as an outpatient procedure at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.

Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation

Patient-controlled pain relief
Significantly improved symptoms

Minimally invasive treatment
Reduced medication usage

SURGEON

Our Surgeon

Jan M. Eckermann, MD, FAANS is a board certified neurosurgeon with over 10 years of experience in managing complex neurosurgical patients.

Dr. Eckermann has performed many neurosurgical procedures treating varying disease of the brain and spine.

One focus of his practice is surgical management of chronic low back and leg pain. Dr. Eckermann is a national expert in neuromodulation and he regularly teaches seminars and hands-on courses on the subject of spinal cord stimulation. He continues to push for innovations that make procedures more efficient and safer; he holds over 20+ patents for neurosurgical devices.

At Kern Neuroscience Institute we strive to provide excellent care to every patient.