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Dr. Carl J Spivak, MD

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Overview

Specialties

50% Spinal Surgery - 7 years experience
50% Neurosurgery - 7 years experience

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

Endoscopic Facet Rhizotomy
Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy
Epidural Injection
Lumbar Discography
Vertebroplasty

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Contact Information

Bassett Healthcare Network

1 Atwell Dr

Cooperstown, NY 13326

Office: 607-547-3334
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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital

Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

English

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I enjoy weight lifting and running. more

Care philosophy: I am a neurosurgeon who specialize in the treatment of spinal disorders through interventional and minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery. more

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Patient Reviews	Patient Rating Are you a patient? Write a review 1 review “Carl J Spivak” Posted by: a patient, 2 days ago. Patient Review: Thank you for your help for ansering my question. My name was roland that ask what a sciatica nerve was. Flag
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Résumé

License

8 years since Carl J Spivak was first licensed to practice.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	License Renewed & Current	2004	04/15/2010
Florida	Active	2009	10/19/2010
Michigan	Active	2007	11/22/2010
New Jersey	Active	2011	12/09/2011
New York	Registered	2009	05/11/2010
Tennessee	Active	2005	12/09/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Neurosurgeon at Bassett Healthcare	2008–present
Teaching of Surgical Techniques for Joimax Endoscopic Spine at Joimax	2012

Advanced Training

Training	Specialty	Hospital	Completed
Fellowship	Neurosurgery	Stanford Hospital and Clinics	2005
Residency	Neurosurgery	Royal University Hospital (Saskatoon, SK)	2004

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
The University of Manitoba		MD	1998
University of Winnipeg		BS - Bachelor of Science	1993

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Academic Excellence	HP Award	1993

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery	2012-present
Member	North American Spine Society	2011-present

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Contribution

Contributor Level 11

Answers:	253	Health Answers
	4	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	19	Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
	29	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	13	Health Guides
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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Comparision of the reliability of brain lesion localization when using traditional and stereotactic image-guided techniques: a prospective study.	JNS: Journal of Neurosurgery	2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Endoscopic Spine Surgery of Lumbar Spine	Otesaga Spine Conference	2011