Dr. Gary Bloomgarden, MD
Neurosurgeon
330 Orchard St Suite 316 New Haven CT, 06511About
Dr. Gary Bloomgarden is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha from State University of New York at Buffalo before ...
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1980
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Dr. Gary Bloomgarden, MD's Expert Contributions
How long is recovery from brain aneurysm surgery?
weeks,months,years,never READ MORE
MRI Review
impossible to tell with included images.If your physician says its ok, then why do you see him if you do not trust him? READ MORE
Sciatica after microdiscetomy
Have your surgeon get a lumbar MRI with and without contrast READ MORE
Why are the nerves in my arm tingling?
Neuropathy (Diabetic, auto-immune, etc), nerve compression at elbow or wrist , or compression of the nerve in the spine canal or opening nerve window leaving the spinal canal ( Neuro- foramen). A medical neurologist can help determine the problem READ MORE
Can nerve damage from a stroke be repaired?
Depends where it is but likely not READ MORE
Do I need a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for back problems?
Either can work READ MORE
What is a natural cure for chronic headaches?
Biofeedback May help READ MORE
How big is a 3 cm brain aneurysm?
Considered a GIANT aneurysm. About the size of a plumb. Get it fixed! READ MORE
Is Alzheimer's disease treatable?
Various research protocols but nothing that is FDA approved to change the pathological findings in neurons READ MORE
What are the risks of scoliosis surgery?
Death, paralysis, bleeding, infection, fusion and/or hardware failure, and long-term pain. READ MORE
What causes brain tumors to grow?
Uncontrolled cellular replication READ MORE
Why does my son get sporadic migraines?
Many reasons for headaches and most aren’t migraines. Go get an appointment with a neurologist. READ MORE
Does a benign brain tumor need to be removed?
Maybe READ MORE
What are some things that cause memory loss?
Hydrocephalus. Dementia. Metabolic deficiencies to name a few READ MORE
Is it possible to lose your ability to talk after neurosurgery?
Yes READ MORE
Feeling very depressed after a traumatic head injury. Should I see a psychiatrist?
Yes READ MORE
How long should someone be on bed rest after a surgery for tumor removal?
A day or two READ MORE
Why does my mother have diabetic neuropathy?
Diabetes affects nerves all over one's body. Can contribute to blockage of arteries leading to stroke, can cause lack of blood flow to medium size arteries to the spinal cord leading to paralysis and/or numbness, and small vessel injuries to peripheral nerves causing numbness, weakness, pain, or loss of bladder/bowel control. READ MORE
Can a brain surgery cause speech defects?
Yes, if near dominant brain speech area. READ MORE
How long does it take for one to recover from a brain tumor surgery?
Depends on size, location, and nature of the mass. Six weeks may be an average estimate, but could be three months, a year, or never. READ MORE
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