General Surgery near Warner Robins, GA

Biography: Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., is a consultant and serves as chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida, and he is recognized with the distinction of a named professorship, the William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professorship. His clinical focus includes: Surgical treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors with emphasis in motor and speech mapping during surgery Pituitary tumors and skull base tumors using transsphenoidal endonasal and minimally invasive approaches Providing personalized medicine to improve patient outcomes In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Quinones-Hinojosa leads NIH-funded research to find a cure for brain cancer. His cutting-edge research focuses on brain tumors and cell migration, health care disparities and clinical outcomes for neurosurgical patients in which the operating room is used as an extension for his research scenario. He has authored numerous high-impact scientific journal articles, chapters, abstracts and books. Dr. Quinones-Hinojosa also continues to provide mentorship to residents, graduate students and fellows. Conditions treated Acoustic neuroma Brain metastasis Brain tumor Chondrosarcoma Chordoma Ependymoma Glioblastoma Glioma Meningioma Pituitary tumor Schwannoma Spinal cord tumor Procedures performed Brain tumor surgery Pituitary tumor surgery Radiation therapy Stereotactic radiosurgery InterestsClinical Practice focuses on the surgical treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors, with an emphasis on motor and speech mapping during surgery and in the treatment of patients with pituitary tumors and minimal invasive approaches of skull base tumors Research Research focuses on brain tumors and stem cell migration, healthcare disparities for minorities and clinical outcomes for neurosurgical patients Major research accomplishments include: Elucidating mechanisms by which brain tumors migrate Integrating the use of mesenchymal stem cells into local treatment of solid tumors Concomitant use of nanotechnology and focal beam radiotherapy in the systemic treatment of solid tumors Development of new imaging software to help identify areas within solid tumors with the greatest malignant potential Development of innovative, minimally invasive approaches to brain tumor resection

Biography: Dr. Kaisorn Chaichana is a board certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who offers comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors. He specializes in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors, as well as skull base and metastatic brain tumors. He practices the most advanced treatments in minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic surgery, and awake brain mapping.

Biography: Dr. Shennen Mao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Shennen Mao, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.