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Sebastian Koga, MD, Neurosurgery, Covington, LA, Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital

SebastianFKogaMDMSt (Oxon) FAANS

Neurosurgery • Covington, LA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Neurosurgeon, Koga Neurosurgery LLC Associate Professor, University of Queensland AU

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Summary

  • I received my MD from Tulane University and completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville under the guidance of Dr. John Jane Sr. I completed a Fellowship in cerebrovascular neurosurgery in Christchurch, New Zealand, and spent an additional year as an international fellow, traveling to renowned neurosurgery centers in Europe and Japan to learn novel surgical techniques.

    I treat all general neurosurgery cases, with a special focus on cranial tumors including pituitary tumors. I also perform gamma knife radio-surgery for oncological and functional treatments.

Clinical Expertise

  • Thoracic spine surgery, Cerebrovascular surgery, Skull Base, Neurosurgical oncology, Gamma knife radiosurgery, Brain tumor, Cerebral aneurysm clipping, Spinal cord tumor, Glioblastoma multiforme, Brainstem glioma, Hemangioblastoma, Cavernous hemangioma, Meningiomas, Neuro-oncology, Neuro-imaging, Diffusion tensor imaging, Robotic neurosurgery, Cerebrovascular disease, Skull base surgery, Neurosurgical spine surgery

Education & Training

  • International Neuroscience Institute (INI)
    International Neuroscience Institute (INI)Fellowship, Skull Base Neurosurgery, 2013 - 2013
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • Christchurch Hospital
    Christchurch HospitalFellowship, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of Oxford, UK
    University of Oxford, UKMaster of Studies (MSt)

Certifications & Licensure

  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2006 - 2013
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Diplomate American Board of Neurological Surgeons
  • Fellow Royal Society of Medicine
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cavernous Sinus Access via the Translateral Orbital Wall Approach  
    Sebastian Koga, Robert Starke, Steven Newman, Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull, 2/2012
  • Transsphenoidal Surgery for Acromegaly: Methods of Surgical Resection, Remission Using Modern Criteria, and Predictors of Outcome  
    Robert Starke, Sebastian Koga, Carrie Pledger, John Jane, Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base, 2/2012

Abstracts/Posters

  • Unusual Presentations of Skull Base Dural Cavernous Fistulae
    Sebastian F. Koga and Steven A. Newman, North American Skull Base Society 18th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 5/2007

Lectures

  • Intraoperative Complications: From Nuisances to Disasters (Moderator) 
    NASBS 2017 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA - 3/4/2017
  • The Translateral Transorbital Approach to the Cavernous Sinus 
    75th Annual Meeting of the Japan Neurosurgical Society Fukuoka, Japan - 9/30/2016
  • Neurosurgical Simulation: A Model for Advanced Training 
    Third Annual Swedish Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgical Residents and Fellows Course Seattle Scien - 5/13/2012

Authored Content

  • Improving the Management of Patients with Osteoporosis Undergoing Spinal Fusion: The Need for a Bone Mineral Density-Matched Interbody CageDecember 2021

Press Mentions

  • Crescent View Surgery Center Has Become the First Facility in the Greater New Orleans Area to Utilize the Aurora Zip® Lumbar Fusion Device
    Crescent View Surgery Center Has Become the First Facility in the Greater New Orleans Area to Utilize the Aurora Zip® Lumbar Fusion DeviceMarch 14th, 2022
  • Aurora Spine Corporation Announces Newly Published Paper on Need for a Bone Mineral Density-Matched Interbody Cage
    Aurora Spine Corporation Announces Newly Published Paper on Need for a Bone Mineral Density-Matched Interbody CageDecember 21st, 2021
  • Koga Neurosurgery Face of Neurosurgery
    Koga Neurosurgery Face of NeurosurgeryApril 21st, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Bucharest Early Intervention ProjectJohn T. and Catherine D. MacArthur Foundation2000–2006

Committees

  • Member, Society for Neuro-Oncology Community Neuro-Oncology Committee 2022 - Present

Research History

  • Laboratory DirectorSurgical Isotelesis Laboratory, Ochsner Medical School New Orleans2017 - 2019
  • Surgical Simulation ResearcherNeurosurgical Simulation Laboratory Cobb Hall, Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia, Charlottesville2010 - 2011
  • Program DirectorEarly Experience and Brain Development Research Network: Bucharest Early Intervention Project2000 - 2004

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Japanese, Romanian, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Charmant Medical (Japan)Design of dual-purpose multi-alloy titanium micro-instruments for neurosurgery, ‘Koga micro-suction’ and micro-scissors.2018 - Present
  • Consultant, Synaptive MedicalI am studying white matter tract recovery after surgical resection of subcortical lesions. This new window into neuroanatomy is made possible by whole brain automated 3D tractography developed by Synpative.2017 - Present
  • Speaker, Mizuho USA and Mizuho Medical Co. Ltd, JapanI speak at the annual meeting of the Japanese Neurosurgical Society as a guest of Mizuho Corporation, presenting new techniques and technologies bridging American and Japanese neurosurgery.2016 - Present
  • Consultant R&D, Stryker SpineParticipated in the anterior cervical instrumentation design team.2017 - 2019

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