The Center For Cranial Base Surgery: Patient Information

Dr. Peter Costantino consults with a patient.

Patient Information

The Center offers many programs, services and capabilities that address cranial base patients’ special needs:

Patients can consult with multiple physicians on treatment options, undergo tests and receive results—all during a single appointment, at one location. This capability saves time and facilitates specialists’ access to patients’ medical records.

Patients also have the option of consulting with the surgical team’s support specialists to gain a complete awareness of the surgical process. These specialists include neuro-anesthesiologists, radiation-oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists and neuro-oncologists, along with experts in swallowing disorders and minimally invasive spine surgery.
Our physicians and surgeons strive to establish a collaborative relationship with each patient’s referring physician, and with all medical professionals intimately involved with patient care. This practice reinforces the continuity of care before and after surgery.
We understand that personal appearance can influence a patient’s recovery. For example, we don’t remove a surgical patient’s hair unless absolutely necessary. This small consideration can help facilitate recovery and strengthen patients’ self-esteem.

Top Surgery Teams	Support Groups	Patient Networking Program
Cranial Base Surgery, (also referred to as skull base surgery), is a very small but sophisticated specialty, dedicated to the treatment of tumors that originate along the undersurface of the brain. A hallmark of contemporary cranial base surgery is the utilization of a team of surgeons from allied health care specialties. Given that a significant number of cranial base tumors have traditionally been regarded as incurable or inoperable, it is critical that patients with such tumors seek out a team of doctors with specific expertise in this field. more>>	Patients and their families often benefit from the special support they find in an environment of mutual respect and understanding among others, who share similar experiences, concerns and emotions. Our support groups give patients and family members a place to talk and listen. We offer a brain tumor support group and a caregivers support group. A trained social worker leads each group at Roosevelt Hospital. These meetings are free and open to all. Please contact one of the numbers below. International Neuroscience Foundation Support Group St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital 1000 Tenth Ave., New York, New York 10019 Friday's from 11:45-1:15pm Contact: Marlene Cohn 212-249-6832 Deborah Lamberti 212-243-2299 more>>	Our patient networking program puts patients in touch with each other, especially new patients with former patients who have experienced a similar cranial base disease, condition, or treatment. To participate as a new, or a former patient, contact us at: The Center for Cranial Base Surgery Roosevelt Hospital 1000 Tenth Avenue at 59th Street New York, NY 10019 212-636-5025
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The INF supports people with diseases of the head, neck, brain and spine, as well as, people with facial deformities caused by injury and disease. We provide support, education, research and information services that enhance treatment options for patients. The INF exists so that patients do not have to face the most challenging period of their lives alone. more>>	Appointments Mon-Friday 8:30 - 5:00 Roosevelt Hospital 1000 Tenth Avenue at 59th Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 523-6720 more>>