Dear Friends,
Some of you may know that a part of my morning ritual is a reading from the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. It may be a few pages..., or it may be only a few lines.
What is particularly remarkable to me about Aurelius is that one does not need a philosophical text to understand what he writes about. 1900 years after his birth, his words are as fresh and full of meaning in the 21st Century, as if he penned them just yesterday.
Let's get started.
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Surgery is not always the answer. Indeed, experienced surgeons will almost always start with conservative treatment to avoid surgery. Non-Surgical patients should ALWAYS get the opportunity to tell their story, and should receive a proper workup and healthy recommendations.
Observation and frequent follow-up can improve compliance with conservative treatments. In my practice, less than 10% of patients initially seen are considered to be surgical candidates. One of my core beliefs is that educated patients do better. They approach treatment realistically, they recover better, and their long-term outcomes are better.
Patient Notes Videos are for medical professionals and patients alike.
Watch this video and be sure to follow me on YouTube.
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Rites of June: The Fundraiser
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Thank you to all of you who joined us for our Trenton Youth Wrestling Fundraiser hosted at Tavola Rustica. A great show and a great time were had by all. Thank you to A Rock Show, No Genre, and all of you who attended or donated.
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If you missed us but would still like to donate to this important cause, you can visit the Trenton Youth Wrestling & Learning Center website, or donate directly at GiveButter.
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Honored to be selected as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and honored in Jersey's Best. 2010 marked my first appearance in the Jersey's Best publication.
This publication is unique in that the ONLY way to be included is via nomination by your medical peers and then review by an Editorial Board composed of doctors and experts.
Thank you!
Learn more.
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As many of you know, I'm active on Instagram and this sometimes leads to being asked to join other podcasts and events. Be sure to follow my own Instagram channel to stay up-to-date on my speaking schedule.
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Had a great time hanging with Dr. Ricardo Komotar on the Brain Surgeon's Take for a wide-ranging discussion about neurosurgery, athletics, Cognitive Dominance and more. Dr. Komotar serves as Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
Watch on Instagram Now!
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Trenton Youth Wrestling & Learning Center
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I freely admit that I'm on a mission to find the funding that will help Trenton Youth Wrestling & Learning Center to fulfill its goals to provide opportunity, guidance, and support to Trenton boys and girls through the inspirational power of wrestling.
Meet Najay, and learn about his experience with the TYW program, and hear his advice for young wrestlers. After that you can visit Trenton Youth Wrestling to learn more.
Watch the video now.
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Although my father is no longer with us, there is rarely a day when he doesn't enter into my thoughts. Those of you who have heard me speak may recall that he often finds his way into my presentations on Cognitive Dominance. He also bears much of the responsibility for gifting me with a love of books.
As I reflected on Dad's impact on my life on this Father's Day Weekend, I realized that I would like to share this article from my website. It's both a book review and a remembrance. If you take a few minutes to read it, I hope that you will consider acquiring this terrific book by Andy Andrews, You'll also learn a bit about how my love of books came about, and a little bit about how my habit of gifting books came to be. I invite you to have a look and let me know what you think.
The Traveler's Gift
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Next NeuroRounds : July 2, 2024
Your Partner On The Journey
NeuroRounds is all about Real Patients and Real Cases presented by a practicing neurosurgeon and exceptional medical guests. The journey to MD is long and NeuroRounds is designed to help you along the way. It is perfect for medical students, pre-med, and medical professionals seeking to improve their knowledge and skills. Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 AM for a unique version of online rounds and LIVE interaction. NeuroRounds is designed to expand your limits and improve your medical skills.
NeuroRounds provides CME credits, virtual shadowing credit, and the opportunity to review real cases with leading medical experts from around the world. There's nothing else like it!
You are cordially invited by myself and NeuroRounds co-host and Med Student Maggie Fitzpatrick, MS to join us.
Join us on July 2nd at 7:00 AM and build your personal knowledge and skillset.
Request your NeuroRounds invitation here. If you know someone who should be attending, please share this direct link with them. They will receive a warm welcome when they join us and we're confident you will receive their thanks.
To stay up-to-date on all the latest NeuroRounds news, join our Facebook group here.
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This is YOUR Newsletter. It covers a wide range of topics and it's intended to educate and keep you up to date on topics of interest. If you have ideas that you would like me to explore in the Newsletter, on my website, or in social media, consider this your invitation to reach out and let me know. Visit the website, or any of my social media channels to reach out to me. Also, if you know someone who might enjoy the Newsletter, please feel free to pass it on.
Warm regards,
Mark
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