Dr. Robert A. Sabo, MD
Neurosurgeon
1140 Rt 72 West Ste 306A Manahawkin New Jersey, 08050About
Dr. Robert Sabo practices Neurological Surgery in Somers Point, NJ. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Sabo prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal cord stimulators, among many others.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Dr. Robert A. Sabo, MD's Expert Contributions
Does an MRI show nerve damage?
Typically an MRI will show whether a nerve is being compressed. The nerve can be compressed but that doesn’t mean it is necessarily inflamed and symptomatic. Conversely a nerve may be inflamed/irritated but not be compressed as in a stretch injury. READ MORE
Do neurosurgeons do spinal surgery?
Yes. Almost all of us do spinal surgery. There are some Neurosurgeons who specialize in brain surgery but they are almost all at a University Hospital. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Neurological Surgeons
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Montana Chapter
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
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