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Spine Surgeon?</a> 261<p class="blog__post-info"> 262<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 263posted: Sep. 14, 2026. 264</span> 265</p> 266<div class="blog__post-content"> 267<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1494528-your-back-pain-wont-go-away-when-should-you-see-a-spine-surgeon"> 268<picture> 269<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 270srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1494528/heroimage0.966595001789420728.jpg"> 271<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 272srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1494528/heroimage0.966595001789420728.jpg"> 273<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 274srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1494528/heroimage0.966595001789420728.jpg"> 275<img class="blog__image" 276src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1494528/heroimage0.966595001789420728.jpg" 277style="" 278loading="lazy" 279alt="Woman with back pain consulting with a doctor during a medical appointment to discu
279ss her symptoms and treatment options." 280title="Woman with Back Pain During Doctor Consultation"/> 281</picture> 282</a> 283At Greater Orlando Neurosurgery and Spine, Max Medary, MD, provides specialized evaluation and treatment for patients dealing with persistent back pain in Orlando, FL. Many episodes of back pain improve 284<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1494528-your-back-pain-wont-go-away-when-should-you-see-a-spine-surgeon">Read more</a> 285</div> 286</li> 287<li class="blog__item"> 288<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1465995-herniated-disc-treatment-advances-modern-approaches-to-spine-care">Herniated Disc Treatment Advances: Modern Approaches to Spine Care</a> 289<p class="blog__post-info"> 290<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 291posted: Jun. 15, 2026. 292</span> 293</p> 294<div class="blog__post-content"> 295<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1465995-herniated-disc-treatment-advances-modern-approaches-to-spine-care"> 296<picture> 297<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 298srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1465995/heroimage0.207339001781550032.jpg"> 299<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 300srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1465995/heroimage0.207339001781550032.jpg"> 301<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 302srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1465995/heroimage0.207339001781550032.jpg"> 303<img class="blog__image" 304src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1465995/heroimage0.207339001781550032.jpg" 305style="" 306loading="lazy" 307alt="Doctor showing a herniated disc model during a patient consultation" 308title="Doctor Explaining Herniated Disc with Spine Model"/> 309</picture> 310</a> 311A herniated disc can cause significant pain and interference with functional movement. When a spinal disc is damaged and presses against nearby nerves, symptoms may include back pain, neck pain, 312<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1465995-herniated-disc-treatment-advances-modern-approaches-to-spine-care">Read more</a> 313</div> 314</li> 315<li class="blog__item"> 316<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1439377-how-to-choose-the-right-neurosurgeon-for-spine-surgery">How to Choose the Right Neurosurgeon for Spine Surgery</a> 317<p class="blog__post-info"> 318<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 319posted: Mar. 25, 2026. 320</span> 321</p> 322<div class="blog__post-content"> 323<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1439377-how-to-choose-the-right-neurosurgeon-for-spine-surgery"> 324<picture> 325<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 326srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1439377/heroimage0.907344001774446576.jpg"> 327<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 328srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1439377/heroimage0.907344001774446576.jpg"> 329<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 330srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1439377/heroimage0.907344001774446576.jpg"> 331<img class="blog__image" 332src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1439377/heroimage0.907344001774446576.jpg" 333style="" 334loading="lazy" 335alt="A neurosurgeon performing a spine surgery procedure in an operating room." 336title="Neurosurgeon Performing Spine Surgery"/> 337</picture> 338</a> 339Choosing to undergo a surgical procedure on the back or neck is a significant decision that requires a high level of trust in your medical team. At Greater Orlando Neurosurgery 340<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1439377-how-to-choose-the-right-neurosurgeon-for-spine-surgery">Read more</a> 341</div> 342</li> 343<li class="blog__item"> 344<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1414154-how-to-manage-post-surgical-symptoms-after-brain-tumor-surgery">How to Manage Post-Surgical Symptoms After Brain Tumor Surgery</a> 345<p class="blog__post-info"> 346<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 347posted: Jan. 14, 2026. 348</span> 349</p> 350<div class="blog__post-content"> 351<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1414154-how-to-manage-post-surgical-symptoms-after-brain-tumor-surgery"> 352<picture> 353<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 354srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1414154/heroimage0.945961001768412109.jpg"> 355<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 356srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1414154/heroimage0.945961001768412109.jpg"> 357<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 358srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1414154/heroimage0.945961001768412109.jpg"> 359<img class="blog__image" 360src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1414154/heroimage0.945961001768412109.jpg" 361style="" 362loading="lazy" 363alt="Medical professional using brain model for tumor surgery discussion" 364title="Brain Tumor Surgery Concept"/> 365</picture> 366</a> 367At Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine, P.A. in Orlando, FL, we support patients through every stage of recovery after brain tumor surgery. Surgery represents an important step in treatment, but 368<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1414154-how-to-manage-post-surgical-symptoms-after-brain-tumor-surgery">Read more</a> 369</div> 370</li> 371<li class="blog__item"> 372<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1375224-how-neurosurgeons-treat-spinal-disorders">How Neurosurgeons Treat Spinal Disorders</a> 373<p class="blog__post-info"> 374<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 375posted: Oct. 01, 2025. 376</span> 377</p> 378<div class="blog__post-content"> 379<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1375224-how-neurosurgeons-treat-spinal-disorders"> 380<picture> 381<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 382srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1375224/heroimage0.196412001759338509.jpg"> 383<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 384srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1375224/heroimage0.196412001759338509.jpg"> 385<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 386srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1375224/heroimage0.196412001759338509.jpg"> 387<img class="blog__image" 388src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1375224/heroimage0.196412001759338509.jpg" 389style="" 390loading="lazy" 391alt="Doctor analyzing the result of neuro x-ray" 392title="Neurosurgeon"/> 393</picture> 394</a> 395Spinal disorders can range from persistent back pain and herniated discs to more complex issues like spinal stenosis or nerve compression. At Greater Orlando Neurosurgery and Spine, Dr. Max B. 396<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1375224-how-neurosurgeons-treat-spinal-disorders">Read more</a> 397</div> 398</li> 399<li class="blog__item"> 400<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1339866-common-symptoms-of-a-herniated-disc-in-the-neck-or-lower-back">Common Symptoms of a Herniated Disc in the Neck or Lower Back</a> 401<p class="blog__post-info"> 402<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 403posted: Jul. 02, 2025. 404</span> 405</p> 406<div class="blog__post-content"> 407<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1339866-common-symptoms-of-a-herniated-disc-in-the-neck-or-lower-back"> 408<picture> 409<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 410srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1339866/heroimage0.297692001751476582.jpg"> 411<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 412srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1339866/heroimage0.297692001751476582.jpg"> 413<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 414srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1339866/heroimage0.297692001751476582.jpg"> 415<img class="blog__image" 416src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1339866/heroimage0.297692001751476582.jpg" 417style="" 418loading="lazy" 419alt="Neurosurgeon displaying herniated disc model during patient consultation" 420title="Herniated disc model held by neurosurgeon with medical discussion in background"/> 421</picture> 422</a> 423A herniated disc can be a source of significant pain and discomfort, interfer
423ing with daily activities and quality of life. At Greater Orlando Neurosurgery and Spine in Orlando, Florida, Dr. 424<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1339866-common-symptoms-of-a-herniated-disc-in-the-neck-or-lower-back">Read more</a> 425</div> 426</li> 427<li class="blog__item"> 428<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1334416-common-spine-conditions-treated-by-neurosurgeons">Common Spine Conditions Treated by Neurosurgeons</a> 429<p class="blog__post-info"> 430<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 431posted: Jun. 19, 2025. 432</span> 433</p> 434<div class="blog__post-content"> 435<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1334416-common-spine-conditions-treated-by-neurosurgeons"> 436<picture> 437<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 438srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1334416/heroimage0.906060001750339245.jpg"> 439<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 440srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1334416/heroimage0.906060001750339245.jpg"> 441<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 442srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1334416/heroimage0.906060001750339245.jpg"> 443<img class="blog__image" 444src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1334416/heroimage0.906060001750339245.jpg" 445style="" 446loading="lazy" 447alt="Illustration of spine surgery on OR with the doctors." 448title="Spine surgery"/> 449</picture> 450</a> 451Back and neck pain can disrupt your everyday life, making it harder to sleep, move, or even sit comfortably. At Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine in Orlando, FL, Dr. Max 452<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1334416-common-spine-conditions-treated-by-neurosurgeons">Read more</a> 453</div> 454</li> 455<li class="blog__item"> 456<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1302968-what-is-neurosurgery-and-when-is-it-necessary">What Is Neurosurgery and When Is It Necessary?</a> 457<p class="blog__post-info"> 458<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 459posted: Apr. 08, 2025. 460</span> 461</p> 462<div class="blog__post-content"> 463<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1302968-what-is-neurosurgery-and-when-is-it-necessary"> 464<picture> 465<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 466srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1302968/heroimage0.266992001744137723.jpg"> 467<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 468srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1302968/heroimage0.266992001744137723.jpg"> 469<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 470srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1302968/heroimage0.266992001744137723.jpg"> 471<img class="blog__image" 472src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1302968/heroimage0.266992001744137723.jpg" 473style="" 474loading="lazy" 475alt="Doctor-check-the-result-in-the-monitor-from-patient." 476title="Doctor-checking-the-monitor-x-ray-in-brain"/> 477</picture> 478</a> 479Neurosurgery is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. While the idea of surgery on these 480<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1302968-what-is-neurosurgery-and-when-is-it-necessary">Read more</a> 481</div> 482</li> 483<li class="blog__item"> 484<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1261593-what-are-brain-tumors-an-overview-of-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment">What Are Brain Tumors? An Overview of Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment</a> 485<p class="blog__post-info"> 486<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 487posted: Dec. 27, 2024. 488</span> 489</p> 490<div class="blog__post-content"> 491<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1261593-what-are-brain-tumors-an-overview-of-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment"> 492<picture> 493<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 494srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1261593/heroimage0.767677001735305336.jpg"> 495<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 496srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1261593/heroimage0.767677001735305336.jpg"> 497<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 498srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1261593/heroimage0.767677001735305336.jpg"> 499<img class="blog__image" 500src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1261593/heroimage0.767677001735305336.jpg" 501style="" 502loading="lazy"
503alt="Brain-Tumor-Concept-on-Blue-Background" 504title="Illustration-of-Brain-Tumor"/> 505</picture> 506</a> 507Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine: Comprehensive Care for Brain Tumors 508Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine, led by Dr. Max Medary, provides expert care for various neurological conditions. Our team specializes in 509<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1261593-what-are-brain-tumors-an-overview-of-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment">Read more</a> 510</div> 511</li> 512<li class="blog__item"> 513<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1222318-understanding-brain-tumor-grades">Understanding Brain Tumor Grades</a> 514<p class="blog__post-info"> 515<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 516posted: Oct. 01, 2024. 517</span> 518</p> 519<div class="blog__post-content"> 520<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1222318-understanding-brain-tumor-grades"> 521<picture> 522<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 523srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222318/heroimage0.818212001727425450.jpg"> 524<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 525srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222318/heroimage0.818212001727425450.jpg"> 526<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 527srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222318/heroimage0.818212001727425450.jpg"> 528<img class="blog__image" 529src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222318/heroimage0.818212001727425450.jpg" 530style="" 531loading="lazy" 532alt="" 533title=""/> 534</picture> 535</a> 536A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal brain cells forming when cells divide uncontrollably. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. Imagine a hardworking professional who suddenly 537<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1222318-understanding-brain-tumor-grades">Read more</a> 538</div> 539</li> 540<li class="blog__item"> 541<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1222329-what-to-expect-from-a-neurosurgical-evaluation-for-a-herniated-disc">What to Expect From a Neurosurgical Evaluation for a Herniated Disc</a> 542<p class="blog__post-info"> 543<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 544posted: Sep. 29, 2024. 545</span> 546</p> 547<div class="blog__post-content"> 548<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1222329-what-to-expect-from-a-neurosurgical-evaluation-for-a-herniated-disc"> 549<picture> 550<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 551srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222329/heroimage0.379118001727436924.jpg"> 552<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 553srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222329/heroimage0.379118001727436924.jpg"> 554<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 555srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222329/heroimage0.379118001727436924.jpg"> 556<img class="blog__image" 557src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1222329/heroimage0.379118001727436924.jpg" 558style="" 559loading="lazy" 560alt="" 561title=""/> 562</picture> 563</a> 564Herniated discs are a common problem that can leave people bedridden or with reduced mobility. The good news is that there are several treatment options. Treatment starts with a sound 565<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1222329-what-to-expect-from-a-neurosurgical-evaluation-for-a-herniated-disc">Read more</a> 566</div> 567</li> 568<li class="blog__item"> 569<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1135044-brain-tumor-treatment-with-neurosurgery">Brain Tumor Treatment With Neurosurgery</a> 570<p class="blog__post-info"> 571<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 572posted: Mar. 27, 2024. 573</span> 574</p> 575<div class="blog__post-content"> 576<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1135044-brain-tumor-treatment-with-neurosurgery"> 577<picture> 578<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 579srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1135044/heroimage0.111435001711379138.jpg"> 580<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 581srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1135044/heroimage0.111435001711379138.jpg"> 582<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 583srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1135044/heroimage0.111435001711379138.jpg"> 584<img class="blog__image" 585src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1135044/heroimage0.111435001711379138.jpg" 586style="" 587loading="lazy" 588alt="" 589title=""/> 590</picture> 591</a> 592Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine with Dr. Max Medary can provide a variety of neurological treatments to help you stay healthy. For example, we can diagnose, track, and treat a 593<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1135044-brain-tumor-treatment-with-neurosurgery">Read more</a> 594</div> 595</li> 596<li class="blog__item"> 597<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1072838-what-to-expect-during-spine-surgery">What to Expect During Spine Surgery</a> 598<p class="blog__post-info"> 599<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 600posted: Nov. 21, 2023. 601</span> 602</p> 603<div class="blog__post-content"> 604<a class="blog__post-image-link" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1072838-what-to-expect-during-spine-surgery"> 605<picture> 606<source media="(min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px)" 607srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1072838/heroimage0.878887001700588287.jpg"> 608<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px)" 609srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1072838/heroimage0.878887001700588287.jpg"> 610<source media="(max-width: 767px)" 611srcset="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1072838/heroimage0.878887001700588287.jpg"> 612<img class="blog__image" 613src="https://smb.webmdpracticepro.com/user-uploads/article_manager/206691/1072838/heroimage0.878887001700588287.jpg" 614style="" 615loading="lazy" 616alt="" 617title=""/> 618</picture> 619</a> 620Leading the Way in Neurosurgery Practices in Orlando 621The Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine has two locations in Orlando, FL, directed by Dr. Max Medary, an award-winning, highly skilled, licensed, and 622<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/1072838-what-to-expect-during-spine-surgery">Read more</a> 623</div> 624</li> 625<li class="blog__item"> 626<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/980843-faqs-about-herniated-disc">FAQs About Herniated Disc</a> 627<p class="blog__post-info"> 628<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 629posted: Jun. 02, 2023. 630</span> 631</p> 632<div class="blog__post-content"> 633A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc protrudes through its outer layer, causing pain and discomfort. If you're experiencing symptoms like shooting pain, numbness, 634<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/980843-faqs-about-herniated-disc">Read more</a> 635</div> 636</li> 637<li class="blog__item"> 638<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/933446-brain-tumor-treatment-options">Brain Tumor Treatment Options</a> 639<p class="blog__post-info"> 640<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 641posted: Mar. 10, 2023. 642</span> 643</p> 644<div class="blog__post-content"> 645A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain, and depending on its type and location, it can be potentially dangerous or even life-threatening. A brain tumor 646<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/933446-brain-tumor-treatment-options">Read more</a> 647</div> 648</li> 649<li class="blog__item"> 650<a class="blog__post-title" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/909063-why-would-i-need-to-see-a-neurosurgeon">Why Would I Need To See a Neurosurgeon?</a> 651<p class="blog__post-info"> 652<span class="blog__post-creation-date"> 653posted: Feb. 06, 2023. 654</span> 655</p> 656<div class="blog__post-content"> 657How your neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL, can help you 658Your nerves are an important part of your body. They help your body function. When you have nervous system problems, you need 659<a class="blog__post-permalink" href="https://www.neuro-link.com/blog/909063-why-would-i-need-to-see-a-neurosurgeon">Read more</a> 660</div> 661</li> 662</ul>
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779</p> 780<p>Dr. Max Medary is a neurosurgeon who specializes in surgical intervention to treat complex spine disease, cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, pituitary tumors or acoustic neuromas.</p> 781<h2>What happens if I need surgery?</h2> 782<p>If it is determined that surgery is necessary, Dr. Medary will notify the Surgical Coordinator. Please rest assured, the caring and professional staff will guide and help you with the surgical process and requirements of scheduling through your postoperative recovery. Dr. Medary maintains close care and supervision of all his patients directly.</p> 783<p>Hablamos Español.</p></div></div> </div> 784</div> 785</div> 786<div class="wrap__cta__testimonials-tab tablinks tab" data-tab="tab__testimonials"> 787<div class="cta_body3__container cta__container "><div class=" cta_body3__container--inner cta__container--inner" data-component-name="cta_body3" data-component-alias="cta_body3" data-widget-alias="SMB__Cta__Widgets__CtaSettings___cta_body3" data-widget-id-base="CtaSettings-SMB__Cta__Widgets__CtaSettings___cta_body3"><div class="cta"> 788<a class="cta__link " href="https://www.neuro-link.com/appointment-request" >Resources</a> 789</div> 790</div></div> 791</div> 792<div class="tab-wrapper wrap__testimonials hide" id="tab__testimonials" data-tab="tab__testimonials"> 793<div class="wrap__testimonials--inner"> 794<div class="editable__container editable__container "><div class=" editable__container--inner editable__container--inner" data-component-name="editable" data-component-alias="editable"><p data-uw-styling-context="true"><strong data-uw-styling-context="true">The following are online resources you may find useful to review. These external website links to associations, foundations as well as medical provider resource sites.</strong></p> 795<div class="col-2" data-uw-styling-context="true"> 796<h2 data-uw-styling-context="true">Associations</h2> 797<ul data-uw-styling-context="true"> 798<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="Acoustic Neuroma Association" href="https://www.bana-uk.com/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">Acoustic Neuroma Association</a></li> 799<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="American Association of Neurological Surgeons" href="//www.aans.org/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">American Association of Neurological Surgeons</a></li> 800<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="American Brain Tumor Association" href="//www.abta.org/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">American Brain Tumor Association</a></li> 801<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="British Acoustic Neuroma Association" href="https://www.bana-uk.com/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">British Acoustic Neuroma Association</a></li> 802<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="Pituitary Network Association" href="//www.pituitary.org/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">Pituitary Network Association</a></li> 803<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="American Heart Association" href="https://www.heart.org/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">American Heart Association</a></li> 804<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="American Stroke Association" href="//www.strokeassociation.org/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">American Stroke Association</a></li> 805</ul> 806<h2 data-uw-styling-context="true">Foundations</h2> 807<ul data-uw-styling-context="true"> 808<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="Brain Trauma Foundation" href="//www.braintrauma.org/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">Brain Trauma Foundation</a></li> 809<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="National Parkinson's Foundation" href="//www.parkinson.org/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">National Parkinsonâs Foundation</a></li> 810</ul> 811<h2 data-uw-styling-context="true">Media</h2> 812<ul data-uw-styling-context="true"> 813<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a href="https://www.orlandofamilymagazine.com/current-issue/health-and-wellness/top-physicians-2020/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">Orlando Family Magazine, TOP PHYSICIANS 2020<br data-uw-styling-context="true"> 814364 of Central Floridaâs leading doctors.</a></li> 815<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a href="https://www.orlandomagazine.com/listings/premier-doctors-2020/max-medary-3/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">2020 Finest Doctors, Orlando Magazine, Premier Doctors 2020</a></li> 816<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a href="https://citylifestyle.com/orlando-fl/businesses/health-and-wellness/max-b-medary-md-2342286" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">CityLifestyle Orlando, Max B. Medary, MD</a></li> 817</ul> 818</div> 819<div class="col-2" data-uw-styling-context="true"> 820<h2 data-uw-styling-context="true">Other</h2> 821<ul data-uw-styling-context="true"> 822<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke" href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/" target="_blank" data-source-type="external-link" data-uw-styling-context="true">National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke</a></li> 823<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife)" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/brain-stereotactic-radiosurgery/home/ovc-20215376" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife)</a></li> 824<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="WebMD, Neurosurgery" href="https://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=neurosurgery" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">Web MD All Search Results about Neurosurgery</a></li> 825<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="What Is a Neurosurgeon?" href="https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-neurosurgeon" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">WebMD, What Is a Neurosurgeon?</a></li> 826<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy -- the Basics" href="https://www.webmd.com/brain/understanding-peripheral-neuropathy-basics" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">WebMD, Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy, the Basics</a></li> 827<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="Brain Tumors in Adults" href="https://www.webmd.com/cancer/brain-cancer/brain-tumors-in-adults" data-uw-styling-context="true" data-source-type="external-link" target="_blank">WebMD, Brain Tumors in Adults</a></li> 828<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a title="What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" href="https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel-syndrome" data-uw-styling-context="true" data-source-type="external-link" target="_blank">WebMD, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</a></li> 829</ul> 830<h2 data-uw-styling-context="true">Health Provider Listings</h2> 831<ul data-uw-styling-context="true"> 832<li data-uw-styling-context="true"><a href="https://www.ratemds.com/doctor-ratings/9118/Dr-Max+B.-Medary-ORLANDO-FL.html/" target="_blank" data-uw-styling-context="true">RateMDs, Dr. Max B. 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