Dr. Dickerman, D.O., Ph.D. has a brain tumor fellowship from The National Institutes of Health (N.I.H.) and trained under world-renown neurosurgeon Dr. Ed Oldfield. Dr. Dickerman has a particular interest in primary and metastatic brain tumors. He is a member of the American Brain Tumor Association and The Pituitary Society and has performed hundreds of surgeries for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas. His extensive research in brain tumors and neuroendocrinology continues today (www.pubmed.com). Dr. Dickerman has patients visit from throughout the country. For patients with brain tumors it is essential to have a network of neurosurgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologists that can offer a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient. Dr. Dickerman and North Texas Brain and Spine Institute offer a comprehensive treatment plan including image-guided brain surgery, postoperative chemotherapy and radiation with the most advanced technology. This provides the patient with the most advanced treatments in the country in one local area. For patients from out-of-town/state, there are discounted rates at local hotels available through the office.

For brain tumor patients Dr. Dickerman-North Texas Brain and Spine Institute offer a comprehensive treatment plan from day-one that is specifically catered to the patient: including image-guided brain surgery, one of seven intraoperative mri's in the united states, brain lab navigation for tumors, postoperative chemotherapy and radiation at numerous locations throughout the Dallas area. The patient may also be offered postoperative rehabilitation with certified therapists trained neuro-rehabilitation.

For spine patients there is a comprehensive treatment plan designed from the initial visit. Each spine patient is unique and can be provided complete and comprehensive spine care. This includes physical medicine and rehabilitation, injections, physical therapy, pain management, chiropractic and surgery. Approximately 90% of the patients can be treated successfully without surgery. If surgery is required, Dr. Dickerman can provide minimally invasive spine surgery which decreases muscle and soft tissue damage while speeding recovery and return to activities. Dr. Dickerman has treated numerous professional athletes in a variety of sports with both conservative and surgery. Dr Dickerman also partners with Texas Back for the latest in advanced spinal technologies including research on advances of spine.


Meet the Staff
The office staff includes administative assistants, surgical coordinator, office manager and a Nurse Practioner. Dr. Dickerman has hospital priviledges throughout the North Dallas Area. Dr. Dickerman is currently involved in several clinical trials including an artificial cervical disc, implanted-chemotherapy for brain tumors and minimally invasive pedicle screws.

Publications
Dr. Dickerman has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on spinal and brain surgery (www.pubmed.com). He continues to publish papers and textbooks on advances in spinal and brain surgery while also lecturing at conferences to other surgeons and residents on advances in neurosurgery.

Dr Dickerman's Biographical Sketch
Dr. Dickerman's Curriculum Vitae (CV)


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