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Joshua Ryan, MD, Neurosurgery, West Islip, NY, St. Joseph Hospital

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Neurosurgery • West Islip, NY

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Board-Certified Neurosurgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Joshua Ryan is a neurosurgeon at SpineCare Long Island, specializing in both cranial and spinal procedures. Dr. Ryan obtained his medical degree from The University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in neurological surgery at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Ryan underwent extensive training in minimally-invasive spine surgery techniques with pioneers in the field while at Georgetown.

    Dr. Ryan received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University and graduated as valedictorian. While at NC State, he also received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Chemistry and Minors in both Genetics and English.

    Minimally-invasive spine surgery utilizes natural tissue planes to decrease disruption of the natural anatomical structures. This includes muscle-splitting approaches with tubular dilators for decompressions (for spinal stenosis, disc herniation, etc.) as well as for spinal fusions. It also includes lateral lumbar fusions and percutaneous posterior instrumentation. These approaches decrease blood loss, postoperative pain, and length of stay in the hospital. Dr. Ryan uses a patient-specific approach to deciding a treatment strategy and uses minimally-invasive approaches when they are appropriate.

    While Dr. Ryan’s subspecialty expertise is in minimally-invasive spine surgery, the breadth of his clinical skills spans a wide field from complex cranial operations to complex spinal fusions. His clinical approach involves comprehensive evaluation with detailed explanations about the anatomy, disease process, procedures, and treatment plan in a way that is easy for the patient to understand. He takes a non-operative approach when surgery can be avoided and utilizes treatment modalities such as physical therapy and pain management when appropriate.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2011 - 2017
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State UniversityBS, Biological Sciences, Valedictorian, 2003 - 2007
  • North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State UniversityBA, Chemistry, Minors Genetics & English, Valedictorian, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treating cervical radiculopathy for a one-level disc herniation using a posterior foraminotomy  
    Ryan J, McGowan JE, Voyadzis JM, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 9/2014

Books/Book Chapters

  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery 
    Chapter: Endoscopic/percutaneous lumbar pedicle screw fixation technique 
    Page 155 - 162Ryan J, Jha T, Sandhu FEditors: Kim D, Choi G, Lee SH, Fessler R.ThiemeEdition 2,2018
  • Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Brain, Vol. 1 
    Chapter: Malignant skull base tumors 
    Spitz S, Syed H, Ryan J, Petteys R, Jean WEditors: Chang SD, Veeravagu A.Nova Science, Hauppauge, NY2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • Recurrence and sphenoidal prolapse of a Rathke cleft cyst following endoscopic transsphenoidal resection presenting with delayed spontaneous CSF leak: A case report
    Ryan J, Felbaum D, DeKlotz T, Anaizi A, Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base, 3/2016
  • A case report of pituitary apoplexy with concomitant subarachnoid hemorrhage
    Felbaum D, Ryan J, Anaizi A, Jean W, Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base, 3/2016
  • Post-operative morbidity of transcallosal and transcortical approach for resection of intraventricular tumors: A single surgeon's experience
    Aghdam N, Felbaum D, Ryan J, Jean W, CNS Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 10/2014
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Dr. Joshua Ryan, Dr. Joshua Ryan, MD, Dr. J Ryan, Dr. Joshua Everette Ryan