Patient Referral and CriteriaPatient referrals are welcomed and, although some conditions may not be suitable for the Gamma Knife technology, prospective candidates are encouraged to call the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical Center for an accurate and thorough screening conducted by a licensed neuro-oncologist.
Some of the most common indications for Gamma Knife treatment are: |
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Arteriovenous/vascular malformations |
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Meningiomas |
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Acoustic neuromas |
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| Pituitary and pineal tumors |
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Metastatic tumors |
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Glial and astrocytic tumors |
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All other malignant and benign tumors |
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Trigeminal neuralgia |
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Parkinson's tremors/rigidity |
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Essential tremor |
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To find out if you or someone you know is eligible for Gamma Knife treatment,
call the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical Center at (732) 321-7950.
GAMMA KNIFE Non-Invasive Brain Surgery R.A. Zappulla, M.D., Ph.D. Trent E. Hall, M.S. |
Mark Kao, Ph.D. Steven Zarny, M.D. |
New Jersey Neuroscience Institute JFK Medical Center 65 James St. Edison, NJ 08818 (732) 321-7950 www.njneuro.org |
