Jonathan J. Baskin, MD

Neurosurgery

  • Fellowship-trained Spine Specialist
  • Minimally Invasive and Motion Preservation Spine Specialist
Jonathan J. Baskin, MD
About

Dr. Jonathan Baskin has been delivering comprehensive neurosurgical spine care for nearly 25 years. Drawing from his experience alongside world-renowned neurosurgeons, he prioritizes personalized treatment plans that achieve the best possible outcomes using the least invasive approach tailored to each patient.

His expertise spans minimally invasive, outpatient procedures for herniated discs and nerve impingement, surgical treatment of spinal tumors, kyphoplasty for spinal compression fractures, spinal fusion procedures, and disc replacement surgery.

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Clinical Expertise

Conditions Treated
Dr. Baskin treats patients with a range of conditions that affect the nervous system and spine:

  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spinal tumors
  • Spinal fractures
  • Spinal stimulator placement for chronic pain
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Brain tumors
  • Intracranial hemorrhage

Treatments
Using cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, Dr. Baskin is known for effectively treating both common and complex spinal conditions.

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Spinal decompression and stabilization
  • Fracture stabilization (kyphoplasty)
  • Complex spine surgery
Leadership
  • Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Author of 27 peer-reviewed research publications on topics such as spinal reconstructive surgery, neuroendoscopy, hydrocephalus and vascular neurosurgery
Credentials

Certification

  • Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS)

Education

  • Undergraduate: Tufts University – Bachelor of Science with Honors
    • Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa
  • Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute
    • Studied under world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Spetzler
  • Fellowship: Barrow Neurological Institute – Clinical Spine Surgery
    • Completed fellowship with spine care pioneer Dr. Volker Sonntag
Awards
  • Web MD Preferred Provider
  • Healthgrades Choice Provider
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On a Personal Note

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