We treat a variety of neurological conditions, including:
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Neck Pain
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Low Back Pain
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Cerebral Hemorrhage
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Stroke
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Conditions Involving the Brain, Spinal Cord, or Peripheral Nerves
TLIF
minimally invasive technique.
faster recovery.
By employing a minimally invasive approach to treat numerous spinal conditions, Dr. Chen is able to get patients on the road to recovery sooner and with less complications.
Dr. Chen's single-level MIS TLIF (Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion) has set the following benchmarks:
•Home day after surgery
•Off opiates in 7-10 days
•On Tylenol when staples are removed
•Infection rate ½ to ¼ of open procedures
TLIF's are most commonly used to treat spondylolisthesis, spondylosis and degenerative disc disease among other spinal conditions that cause instability and weakness.
GammaTile
surgically targeted radiation therapy.
latest treatment for recurrent brain tumors.
In collaboration with John Muir radiation oncology, Dr. Chen is one of the first surgeons in the bay area to offer this treatment option.
GammaTile Brachetherapy:
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Enables immediate treatment at resection with no additional hospital stay
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Integrates into the surgical workflow for procedural ease and speed
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Takes approximately 6 minutes to complete tile placement
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Simplifies care with 100% "built-in" compliance and no special inpatient precautions or contraindications with systemic therapies