Memorial Division of Neurosurgery
601 North Flamingo Road
Suite 206
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-499-1227
Memorial Division of Neurosurgery
900 Glades Road
Suite 500
Boca Raton, FL 33431
954-989-0454
About Me
I am a board-certified neurosurgeon at Memorial Healthcare System, specializing in comprehensive care for patients with neurosurgical conditions. As the lead spine surgeon at Memorial Hospital West, I treat a wide range of spine disorders, including degenerative diseases, spine trauma, tumors, and cancer-related conditions.
One of my key areas of expertise is metastatic spine and brain tumors. I work closely with oncologists, radiation oncologists and neuroradiologists at Memorial Cancer Institute to provide collaborative, personalized care. I also founded a multidisciplinary tumor board at Memorial Hospital West, bringing together top specialists to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
My path to neurosurgery started early. My father, who has polio and is paralyzed in his right leg, inspired my lifelong mission to help people regain mobility and improve their quality of life. This personal connection drives my commitment to treating patients who are paralyzed or have the potential to walk again.
What I love most about my work is connecting with patients. I strive to be a thoughtful listener, understanding not just the medical aspects of each case but also the personal experiences that shape them. My goal is always to offer honest, transparent advice, treating every patient as if they were a member of my own family.
At Memorial, I’m proud to be part of a dedicated neurosurgical team. Our specialists, trained at some of the world’s top institutions, share a common passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a patient-centered environment. By working together seamlessly, we ensure exceptional outcomes and a truly supportive experience for the families we serve.
I grew up in Boston and completed my medical training at Tel Aviv University in Israel, where I deepened my connection to my family’s heritage and developed a passion for global medical work. These experiences have shaped my commitment to providing specialized care to communities worldwide. In October 2023, I stayed for several weeks to help deliver critical care to Israeli communities surrounding the Gaza Strip.
Outside of work, I am a husband and father of four. One of my proudest moments was becoming a kidney donor. After learning about the urgent need for living donors, I chose to donate my kidney to help someone live a fuller, healthier life. This experience reaffirmed my belief in the power of compassion and the impact of small acts of kindness.
Languages
- Hebrew
- French
Education
Education
Tel Aviv University, 2008
Internships
Rhode Island Hospital, 2009, Neurosurgery
Residency
Rhode Island Hospital, 2015, Neurosurgery
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2016, Spine Surgery
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery-Neurological Surgery
Awards, Achievements, and More
Publications
Presentations
- Paradoxes of Hydrocephalus, Joint Neurosurgery/Neurology Grand Rounds, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 12/3/14.
- Management of Low-Velocity Penetrating Brain Injury (LVPBI)
- 82nd AANS Annual Scientific Meeting at The Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. April 5-9, 2014.
- Purple Day, Epilepsy Awareness day State-of-the-art surgical responses to epilepsy, Maimonides School, Brookline Ma.
- Guidelines for the management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 2012.
- Update in Spinal cord injury guidelines and management: Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, 2011.
- Mohammad J. Mahboob, MD, Sonja Chen, MBBS, Anne H. Lee, MD, PhD, Danny Aghion, MD, Adetokunbo Oyelese, MD, PhD, William Martland, MD, Suzanne de la Monte, MD, MPH. Eclampsia-Associated Double-Simultaneous Supra- and Infratentorial Fatal Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhages, AANP Chicago, IL. June 2012.
- Lembo, T. M.D., Aghion, D., Zaman, M. M.D., Talley, NJ. M.D., PhD., Chavez, N. M.D. (2001, May). Concordance of IBS Among Monozygotic and Dizygotic Twins. Poster presented at: American Gastroenterology Association; Atlanta, GA.
- Zaman, M. M.D., Chavez, N. M.D., Krueger, R. PhD., Ransil, BJ. M.D., PhD., Talley, NJ. M.D. PhD., Lembo, T. M.D., Aghion, D. (2001, August). Extra-intestinal symptoms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Poster presented at: Harvard University, Beth Israel- Deaconess Hospital; Boston, MA.
- Zaman, M. M.D., Hur, C. M.D., Chavez, N. M.D., Aghion, D., Ransil, BJ. M.D. PhD., Krueger, R. PhD., Jones, M. Ph.D., Talley, N. M.D., PhD., Lembo, T. M.D. (2001, August). Concordance of Reflux Among Monozygotic and Dizygotic Twins. Poster presented at: Harvard University, Beth Israel- Deaconess Hospital; Boston, MA.
Book chapters
- Comprehensive Pain Management in the Rehabilitation Patient (1st Ed.)
- “Neurosurgical Management of Pain” Editor: Dr. Alexios Carayannopoulos. Springer’s Publishing. (In Process)
- Surgical Anatomy and Techniques to the Spine (2nd Ed. Elsevier) Chapter 9: Surgical approaches to the craniovertebral junction in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sept. 2013. ISBN: 978-1-4557-0989-2
- Chronic Pain and Brain Abnormalities (Elsevier) Editor: Carl Saab, PhD Chapter 5: Surgical Interventions for Pain. Sept. 2013 ISBN: 978-0-12-398389-3
Reviewer
- Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Journal of Blood Disorders and Transfusion
- Journal of Neurology and Neurophysiology
- Thieme Publishers- Neurosurgery
Professional Organizations
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- Rhode Island Medical Society
- Rhode Island Medical Board, Physician’s Health Committee, 2011- 2015
- Low Back Pain Prevention Program, Founding Member, AANS, 2013
- Brown University Doctoring Mentor Program
- President, American Medical Student Association. Tel Aviv University Chapter
- Surgical Society Member, Sackler SOM
- Medical Students' Organization and Federation of Israeli Medical Students- Sackler School of Medicine
- Rhode Island Hospital Stroke Center and Protocol Committee, 2010-2015
- Procedure Review and Protocol Committee, member 2011-2015
- Board Member, Providence Hebrew Day School
Awards
- Prof. Melvin M. Gelch Award and Fellowship, Rhode Island Hospital Neurosurgery, 2015
- Professor Hillel Nathan Award for Excellence in Anatomy and Academic Excellence in First Year Studies, Sackler School of Medicine
- President, Sackler School of Medicine, Class of 2008, 2005-2008. Vice President, 2004-2005
- American Medical Student Association, AMSA, Tel Aviv University Chapter. President, Class of 2008
- Michigan Scholars Award, 2000-2003
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