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Three National Leaders. One Destination for Brain & Spine Care: Advancing the Future of Neurosurgery at Baptist Health

Live Webinar for Clinicians

Monday, September 21, 2026
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET

Overview

Join three nationally recognized leaders in neurosurgery for an engaging discussion highlighting the depth and breadth of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care.

Representing Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute and Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Drs. Michael McDermott, Warren Selman and Aviva Abosch will explore the latest advances in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex neurological disorders. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, innovative technology and nationally recognized expertise, Baptist Health is advancing the future of neurosurgical care across South Florida.

Designed for referring clinicians, this educational webinar will provide practical guidance on patient selection, clinical indications, referral pathways and the advanced neurosurgical capabilities available at Baptist Health. Attendees will gain insights into when to refer patients for specialized evaluation and how coordinated, subspecialized care can help optimize outcomes for complex neurological conditions.

Topics Covered

Faculty will discuss current approaches to the evaluation and management of a broad range of neurosurgical conditions and procedures, including:

• Brain tumors, including meningiomas and glioblastomas

• Cerebrovascular disease and stroke

• Epilepsy surgery and advanced neuromodulation, including SEEG, RNS and VNS

• Multidisciplinary treatment planning for complex neurological conditions

• Patient selection, referral considerations and coordinated neurosurgical care

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize patients who may benefit from referral for specialized neurosurgical evaluation

• Identify clinical indications for referral across a broad spectrum of neurological conditions

• Describe advances in neurosurgical techniques and technologies used to treat complex neurological disorders

• Understand the value of a multidisciplinary approach to neurosurgical care and coordinated patient management

• Understand the value of a multidisciplinary approach to neurosurgical care and coordinated patient management

• Navigate referral pathways that provide timely access to specialized brain and spine expertise at Baptist Health

Featured Faculty

Michael McDermott, M.D.
System Chief Executive, Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care
Chief Medical Executive and Irma & Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

Warren Selman, M.D.
Chief Medical Executive
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Pain and Rehabilitative Medicine
Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care

Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Director of Epilepsy Surgery, Co-Director of Functional Neurosurgery
Esernia Endowed Chair in Surgical Treatment of Adult Epilepsy & Movement Disorders
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Pain and Rehabilitative Medicine
Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care