Dr. Steve Jackson

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Steve Jackson is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 22 years of experience in his field. He is currently serving at the Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel. He obtained his medical education from the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine. He further did a Specialty in neurosurgery (brain and spinal surgery) - Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikvah He further pursued a degree of Specialist - Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Canada. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Steve Jackson has been a part of various different research papers that have been published in renowned medical journals. He is fluent in Hebrew and English as well. Dr. Steve has a special interest in treating patients with diseases on the spinal cord such as spinal surgery and other nerve-related disorders. 

Conditions Treated by Dr. Steve Jackson

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Steve Jackson treats:

• Scoliosis
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Herniated Disc
• Dementia
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Chronic Depression
• Stroke
• Brain Cancers
• Disc Bulge
• Aneurysm
• Disc Disease
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Brain Infection
• Glioma
• Pinched Nerve
• Csf Obstruction
• Spinal Tumor
• Huntington's Disease
• Spinal Arthritis
• Mixed Gliomas
• Disc Dessication
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Ependymomas
• Brain Tumor
• Tremors
• Spinal Stenosis
• Paget'S Disease
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Hydrocephalus
• Slip Disc
• Spondylolisthesis
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Achondroplasia
• Disc Herniation
• Parkinson's Disease
• Fractured Vertebra
• Brain Abscess
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Meningiomas
• Epilepsy
• Disc Degeneration
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Disc Pain
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Vertebral Tumors
• Dystonia
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Astrocytoma
• Cerebral Edema
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Meningioma
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Acoustic Neuroma

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Steve Jackson

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

• Fatigue
• restricting range of motion
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• Prominent scalp veins
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sleep problems
• Drowsiness
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Seizures
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Memory problems
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Unusually large head size

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Steve Jackson

If you wish to see Dr Steve Jackson in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Steve Jackson

Dr Steve Jackson is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

• Microdiscectomy
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Spinal Fusion
• Kyphoplasty
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Laminectomy
• Craniotomy

Dr. Steve Jackson specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine
• Specialty in neurosurgery (brain and spinal surgery) - Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikvah

Past Experiences

• Senior Physician Neurosurgeon - Herzliah Medical Center
• Specialist - Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Canada