Dr. Lawson presented at the annual systemic diseases and the eye seminar, for the 4th consecutive year. The 2016 presentation was on treatment of brain tumors.
News
Dr. Lawson named to board of directors of the Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research
The Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research (FCBTR) is a state funded organization, based in Gainesville, FL, for the study of brain tumors. The primary role is to establish a tissue bank for brain tumor research. Dr. Lawson is this only neurosurgeon in the region to participate in this organization and tissue bank.
TMH Cardiovascular Symposium – Stroke Intervention
Dr. Lawson presented a lecture on treatment of Acute Stroke and the MR CLEAN trial results at the TMH Cardiovascular Symposium. The second annual conference of its kind included over 100 medical attendees.
Systemic Diseases and the Eye Seminar
Dr. Lawson presented a lecture on Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms at the 12th Annual Systemic Diseases and the Eye Seminar.
Over 100 Cerebral Aneurysms Treated at TMH
Dr. Lawson & Dr. Oliver have successfully treated over 100 cerebral aneurysms at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. In just two years, TMH has become a major regional referral center for brain aneurysms and other cerebrovascular disorders.
TMH Cardiovascular Symposium – Stroke Update
Dr. Lawson presented a lecture on treatment of Acute Stroke at the TMH Cardiovascular Symposium. This conference, the first of its kind in Tallahassee, included over 70 medical attendees.
Systemic Diseases and the Eye Seminar
Dr. Lawson presented a lecture on Psuedotumor Cerebrii at the 11th Annual Systemic Diseases and the Eye Seminar.
Neurovascular Lab celebrates first birthday!
In September of 2012 Tallahassee Memorial Hospital opened a state-of-the-art facility for performing complex neuro-endovascular procedures. One year later, 167 cases have been performed, dramatically improving the quality and availability of cerebrovascular care in the region.
Since the opening of this facility, we have successfully treated the following conditions:
Acute Stroke
Ruptured Brain Aneurysms
Unruptured Brain Aneurysms
Arteriovenous Malformations
Carotid Stenosis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
TMH Features Dr. Lawson and cerebrovascular services in Annual Report
Dr. Lawson and the newly opened cerebrovascular lab are detailed in the 2013 TMH Annual Report.
New Article Published
Dr. Lawson’s most recent article was published in the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery in the July 2013 issue. The article, titled “Concomitant intracranial pressure monitoring during venous sinus stenting for intracranial hypertension secondary to venous sinus stenosis” describes a rare case of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (also known as psueodtumor cerebri) and treatment with a venous sinus stent. Dr. Lawson was the senior author on this paper.
Over 100 Endovascular Procedures Performed at TMH
In September of 2012 Tallahassee Memorial Hospital opened a state-of-the-art facility for performing complex neuro-endovascular procedures. Less than one year later, over 100 cases have been performed, dramatically improving the quality and availability of cerebrovascular care in the region.
State-of-the-art brain surgery center comes to Tallahassee
The Tallahassee Democrat reports on the new, state-of-the-art neurovascular suite that has opened at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. This new facility represents a dramatic advance in the level of care that can be provided regionally, including cutting edge treatment for brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and acute stroke intervention. It is the first facility of its kind in the region built for the purpose of treating vascular disorders of the brain and spinal cord. Please visit the Tallahassee Democrat to read more.
TMH Advances Neurovascular and Cerebrovascular Services
TMH is pleased to announce the addition of complex cerebrovascular services to their many great service areas. Additional facilities have been constructed to support the new service line, including a new neurovascular suite for endovascular procedures as well as a new neurological intermediate care unit. Please visit the TMH website to learn more.