Dr. Jamal Taha, MD, FAANS
Surgeon
3533 Southern Blvd Suite 3000 Dayton OH, 45429Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Taha is a neurosurgeon who has special interest and expertise in spine surgery. He is nationally and internationally recognized as an expert in the minimal invasive surgery for low back and neck problems as well as adult scoliosis and spine deformity surgery. Dr. Taha offers a specialized focused treatment of spine pathology tailored to the patient's specific needs, and which takes into consideration the extent of pathology, the risks of the surgery, the age, social, and medical condition of the patient, as well as the patient needs and expectations. Dr. Taha has developed an alogrithm for treating patients with back and neck problems that address the patients' specific concerns rather than "one surgery fits all." Dr. Taha has published more than 80 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters, has been involved in multiple spine-related research projects, is highly respected by his peers, and his expertise is frequently sought to teach his techniques both nationally and internationally.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati Neurosurgery 1996
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Dr. Jamal Taha, MD, FAANS's Expert Contributions
Are spinal injections a long-term solution?
Spine injections may provide temporary relief of symptoms but usually not a long term relief. J. Taha READ MORE
Why does my daughter hit her head when she can't say something?
Thank you for your question. There are several developmental and non-developmental causes for such a behavior and those fall under the expertise of a pediatric neurologist. I recommend seeking such an opinion. Wish you the best J. Taha READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Neurosurgery University of Cincinnati 1999 - 2003
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
Treatments
- Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery and Adult Scoliosis Surgery
Internships
- University of Cincinnati
Fellowships
- Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
Articles and Publications
- More than 80 peer review publications and book chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
- The Triple A (Ability, Availability, Affability)
Awards
- Honorary program throughout medical school
Teaching and speaking
- Course director and invited speaker in numerous meetings in the US and Abroad
Areas of research
1. Oblique lateral approaches to spine
2. Adult deformity surgery
3. Minimal invasive spine surgery
Dr. Jamal Taha, MD, FAANS's Practice location
Advanced Neurosurgery, Inc
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