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Brian Snelling, MD, Neurosurgery, Boca Raton, FL, Boca Raton Regional Hospital

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Neurosurgery • Boca Raton, FL

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology

Director, Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery | Director, Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke | Marcus Neuroscience Institute | Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Baptist Health South Florida

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Overview of Dr. Snelling

Brian M. Snelling, MD, FAANS is a board-certified, dual trained cerebrovascular neurosurgeon. He currently serves as the Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery and Medical Director of the Marilyn and Stanley Barry Center for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute and Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a part of Baptist Health, in Boca Raton, FL.

Dr. Snelling is a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University, where he received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering. He completed both his neurological surgery residency and fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL.

Dr. Snelling has authored over 40 refereed articles, book chapters, and invited editorials, including such prestigious publications as the Journal of Neurosurgery and Journal of Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Snelling’s clinical interests focus on delivering the complete spectrum of cutting-edge treatments to all stroke patients. His research interests focus on novel clinical techniques and treatments for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Dr. Snelling is a pioneer in the adoption of transradial access for neurovascular procedures, improving patient safety during life-saving procedures.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2011 - 2018
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, 2014 - 2016
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityB.E., Biomedical Engineering, Cum Laude, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Highest Board Score Award University of Miami Department of Neurological Surgery, 2015
  • Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament Champions 2012, 2016
  • Merck Award 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Transradial Mechanical Thrombectomy for Proximal Mca Occlusion in A First Trimester Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review  
    Brian M Snelling, Samir Sur, Priyank Khandelwal, Robert M Starke, Eric C Peterson, World Neurosurgery
  • Unfavorable Vascular Anatomy Is Associated with Increased Revascularization Time and Worse Outcome in Anterior Circulation Thrombectomy  
    Brian M Snelling, Samir Sur, Dileep R Yavagal, Eric C Peterson, Robert M Starke, World Neurosurgery
  • Thoracolumbar burst fractures treated with the Verte-Span titanium cage  
    Schmidt JH 3rd, Sheets NW, Reyes B, Emmett M, Dean S, Snelling BM, Wingo MJ, WV Med J, 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

  • Neurosurgery Knowledge Update: A Comprehensive Review 
    Chapter: Posterior Fossa Tumors 
    Komotar RJ, Snelling BM, Theodotu CEditors: R Harbaugh, C Shaffrey, W Couldwell, M Berger.Thieme

Abstracts/Posters

  • Adoption of a "Radial First" Approach for Diagnostic Cerebral Angiography: A Feasibility Study.
    Sur S, Snelling BM, Yavagal DR, Peterson EC, Neurosurg, 1/1/2016
  • Effect of Hypothyroidism on Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysm Dimensions and Endovascular Coiling Outcome.
    Atchaneeyasakul K,Tiperneni A,Zhang T, Khandelwal P, Delgado L, Ramdas K, Dharmadhikar S, Ambekar S, Snelling BM, Yavagal DR, Neurol, 1/1/2016
  • Treatment of Cerebral Vasospasm in an Infant Using the Modified Dotter Technique.
    Snelling BM, Sur S, Peterson EC, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Improving Time to Revascularization in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. 
    Miami, FL - 1/1/2017
  • Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: Five Year Experience and Discussion of Technical Nuances. 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
  • Balloon Test Occlusion: Venous Phase Timing Does Not Predict SPECT Result. 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. Brian Snelling of Marcus Neuroscience Institute Helping to Spread Brain Aneurysm Awareness
    Dr. Brian Snelling of Marcus Neuroscience Institute Helping to Spread Brain Aneurysm AwarenessSeptember 21st, 2023
  • Stoke Awareness: Act F.A.S.T
    Stoke Awareness: Act F.A.S.TMay 18th, 2022
  • ‘I Feel Blessed’: Brain Infection Mimicked Tumor Until His Biopsy at Boca Raton Regional Hospital
    ‘I Feel Blessed’: Brain Infection Mimicked Tumor Until His Biopsy at Boca Raton Regional HospitalJune 23rd, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Brian Snelling, Dr. Brian Snelling, MD, Dr. B Snelling, Dr. Brian Michael Snelling