Dr. Randazzo treats aneurysms, spinal cord injuries, cranial and spinal tumor surgeries, general neurosurgery and neuroendovascular procedures.
Here, Dr. Randazzo touches on how he stays on top his game as a neurosurgeon, the feat he is most proud of, tackling the opioid crisis and the future of bundled payments in spine.
Question: In such a challenging and high-pressure environment, how do ensure that you stay on top of your game as a neurosurgeon?
Dr. Ciro Randazzo: The most important thing for a neurosurgeon is to continue to do complex and challenging cases and to stay abreast of the current scientific literature.
Q: What is one achievement you’re particularly proud of in your career?
CR: I am most proud of the critical role I have played as medical director in developing two comprehensive stroke centers in New Jersey at underserved hospitals.
Q: What do you see as the best tactic for battling the current opioid crisis in the U.S?
CR: Using alternative treatment modalities, including physical therapy, chiropractic care and spinal cord stimulation to treat pain.
Q: What does the future hold for bundled payments in spine?
CR: After successful models of bundling for other surgical classes, this will also spread to spine surgery. This will lead to a reduction in the use of hardware with a return to non-fused decompression surgeries and outcome studies directly comparing implants across different manufacturers.
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