Dr. Michael Vogelbaum, MD is a Neurosurgeon dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive Neurosurgical care for older adults. He practices at Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus in Tampa, FL, and is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine, practicing under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). A general neurosurgeon possesses specialized expertise in diagnosing and surgically treating a wide range of complex neurological conditions common in older adults, such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and brain tumors, working collaboratively with your primary care physician and healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcome. He serves older adults (typically 65 and over) and is currently welcoming new patients. Please call (813) 692-4250 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Vogelbaum, an internationally known leader in neurosurgical oncology and a distinguished investigator in laboratory research, translational and clinical trials in gliomas, brings over 30 years of dedicated experience in Neurosurgical care to his patients and their families. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia in 1992, completing an internship at Barnes Hospital in 1993. He is Board Certified in Neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and currently serves as the Chief of Neurosurgery and Program Leader of the Department of Neuro-Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. His extensive research, including over 190 published articles, and leadership positions at regional, national, and international levels, underscore his commitment to advancing the field and providing cutting-edge care. Dr. Vogelbaum provides consultations primarily in English.
A cornerstone of effective senior care is a strong patient-doctor partnership. Dr. Michael Vogelbaum is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on holistic strategies to protect health and enhance quality of life.
Dr. Vogelbaum is a compassionate and dedicated partner in your senior's health journey, providing comprehensive neurosurgical care with a focus on the individual. He expertly diagnoses and treats a wide range of neurological conditions, collaborating closely with your primary care physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcome and to maintain your loved one's independence and comfort.
By working together, you, your family, and Dr. Michael Vogelbaum can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
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Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Dr. Michael Vogelbaum provides expert, compassionate care for a range of conditions common in older adults, with a focus on managing symptoms and maintaining function. Common areas of focus include:
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Experiencing back pain or stiffness? It could be degenerative disc disease, a natural part of aging, but treatments and lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms and enjoy an active life.
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding around the brain, often caused by a burst blood vessel, and it requires urgent medical attention to prevent serious complications and improve your chances of recovery and maintaining independence.
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma: If you or a loved one is diagnosed with PCNSL, a team of doctors will work together to create a personalized treatment plan, aiming to improve symptoms, maintain independence, and ensure the highest quality of life possible.
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis: If a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain in a cerebral artery thrombosis, it leads to a stroke which can affect movement, speech, or memory; treatment focuses on restoring blood flow and preventing further damage, helping maintain your quality of life.
- Spinal Stenosis: If you're experiencing persistent back pain, leg weakness, or numbness that affects your daily activities, you might have spinal stenosis, a condition where the spine's opening narrows; with the right care and treatment, including potentially surgery, you can regain your comfort and independence.
- Acoustic Neuroma: If you're experiencing hearing loss, ringing in the ears, or balance problems, an acoustic neuroma might be a possibility; however, it's treatable, and with the right care, including potential surgery or close observation, you can manage the symptoms and continue enjoying your daily activities.
- Pineal Region Tumors: These tumors in the pineal gland area of the brain can sometimes be managed with surgery, potentially enhancing an older adult's ability to participate in daily activities.
- Obstructive Hydrocephalus: Similar to a plumbing problem, obstructive hydrocephalus occurs when fluid in the brain doesn't drain properly, resulting in increased pressure that can impact cognitive function and physical abilities, but surgical solutions often provide lasting relief.
- Cerebrovascular Disease: Depending on the specific type and severity, treatment may include medication, surgery or lifestyle modifications to restore healthy blood flow to the brain and improve your quality of life.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2: Chiari Malformation Type 2 is a rare condition where brain tissue extends down into the spinal canal, sometimes causing symptoms like headaches, neck pain, and balance problems, and surgery can help alleviate pressure and improve quality of life.
- Brain Cancer: Developing brain cancer can be frightening, but many treatment options exist, often tailored to each individual's needs to extend life expectancy and ease symptoms, helping seniors to enjoy time with loved ones.
- Aneurysm: An aneurysm is a potentially dangerous condition where a blood vessel in the brain swells and may rupture, causing a stroke; early detection and treatment can significantly reduce this risk and improve your quality of life.
This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional based on your specific health history.
To provide comprehensive and person-centered care, Dr. Michael Vogelbaum offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and support the health of older adults:
- Brain Surgery: As part of a comprehensive care plan, brain surgery may be used to treat movement disorders that significantly impact a senior's daily activities.
- Brain Tumor Biopsy: This procedure helps diagnose a brain tumor, clarifying its nature and allowing doctors to tailor a care plan that aligns with the senior's overall health and preferences.
- Craniectomy: As part of a comprehensive treatment strategy for seniors with brain swelling or tumors, a craniectomy offers a chance to alleviate pressure and prevent serious complications.
- Destruction of Brain Tumor: For seniors with brain tumors, this procedure aims to eliminate cancerous cells and reduce the pressure the tumor puts on healthy brain tissue.
- Epilepsy Surgery: Epilepsy surgery aims to remove or repair the brain tissue responsible for seizures, leading to better seizure control and fewer episodes for seniors.
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision: As part of a comprehensive care plan, pituitary gland tumor excision helps diagnose and treat hormonal disorders and vision issues caused by tumors in the brain.
- Skull Base Surgery: For seniors with tumors or other problems near the base of their skull, skull base surgery offers a precise way to remove the issue and improve symptoms.
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Stereotactic radiosurgery helps seniors avoid the risks and recovery time associated with extensive brain surgery while still addressing tumors or other issues, keeping them active and engaged.
- Stereotaxis: Stereotaxis uses precise imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, helping neurosurgeons pinpoint and treat brain tumors or movement disorder issues with greater accuracy and less invasiveness for seniors.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Neurosurgeries in Florida.
Dr. Michael Vogelbaum is dedicated to partnering with older adults and their families to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how compassionate care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- With expert guidance, a senior couple found relief from debilitating back pain, enabling them to return to their beloved weekly ballroom dancing.
- Following expert care for a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a senior couple felt a renewed sense of security in their home, able to enjoy their favorite evening walks together without the lingering fear of debilitating symptoms.
- With a personalized treatment plan, a family experienced significant symptom reduction, allowing them to feel more secure and confident in their home environment. The patient was able to resume many of their hobbies and daily activities, greatly improving their quality of life.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors specific to each person. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
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- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Port St. Lucie (Residency Hospital)
- American Board of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurgery)
- Adjuvant and concurrent temozolomide for 1p/19q non-co-deleted anaplastic glioma (CATNON; EORTC study 26053-22054): second interim analysis of a randomised, open-label, phase 3 study, 2021-05-14
- Convection-Enhanced Delivery of a First-in-Class Anti-u00df1 Integrin Antibody for the Treatment of High-Grade Glioma Utilizing Real-Time Imaging, 2020-12-30
- Replicative Instability Drives Cancer Progression, 2022-10-26
- Improving Brain Metastases Outcomes Through Therapeutic Synergy Between Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Targeted Cancer Therapies, 2022-03-02
- Deep neural network to locate and segment brain tumors outperformed the expert technicians who created the training data, 2020-10-16
- Molecular determinants of outcomes in meningiomas, 2022-08-12
- Capecitabine and stereotactic radiation in the management of breast cancer brain metastases, 2021-05-15
- High-risk Meningioma: Initial Outcomes From NRG Oncology/RTOG 0539, 2019-11-29
- The MIF promoter SNP rs755622 is associated with immune activation in glioblastoma, 2023-07-10
- Distinct cell adhesion signature defines glioblastoma myeloid-derived suppressor cell subsets, 2022-11-15
- The NXDC-MEN-301 Study on 5-ALA for Meningiomas Surgery: An Innovative Study Design for the Assessing the Benefit of Intra-Operative Fluorescence Imaging, 2022-08-06
- Convection-enhanced drug delivery for glioblastoma: a review, 2021-02-21
- Author Correction: Federated learning enables big data for rare cancer boundary detection, 2023-01-26
- The Meningioma Enhancer Landscape Delineates Novel Subgroups and Drives Druggable Dependencies, 2020-07-23
- Modified RANO (mRANO), iRANO, and standard RANO response to convection-enhanced delivery of IL4R-targeted immunotoxin MDNA55 in recurrent glioblastoma, 2021-04-16
- Federated learning enables big data for rare cancer boundary detection, 2022-12-05
- Temozolomide and radiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone in patients with glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype: post-hoc analysis of the EORTC randomized phase 3 CATNON trial, 2022-06-13
- Myeloid-derived suppressor cell subsets drive glioblastoma growth in a sex-specific manner, 2020-04-16
- Glioblastoma Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell Subsets Express Differential Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Receptor Profiles That Can Be Targeted to Reduce Immune Suppression, 2020-06-18
- Trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1) and stereotactic radiation in the management of HER2+ breast cancer brain metastases, 2021-03-04
- Non-IDH1-R132H IDH1/2 mutations are associated with increased DNA methylation and improved survival in astrocytomas, compared to IDH1-R132H mutations, 2021-03-19
- Preclinical modeling of surgery and steroid therapy for glioblastoma reveals changes in immunophenotype that are associated with tumor growth and outcome, 2021-02-04
- Oncolytic DNX-2401 virotherapy plus pembrolizumab in recurrent glioblastoma: a phase 1/2 trial, 2023-05-15
Here are answers to some common questions about Neurosurgical care with Dr. Michael Vogelbaum:
- What is a Neurosurgeon, and how are they different from a Neurologist?
- A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in performing surgery on the brain, spine, and nerves. Neurologists, on the other hand, diagnose and treat neurological conditions with medication and non-surgical therapies. While their approaches differ, neurosurgeons and neurologists often work together as a team to provide the best possible care.
- Does seeing a neurosurgeon always mean I will need surgery?
- Absolutely not. A large part of a neurosurgeon's job is diagnosis and determining if surgery is the best option. Dr. Vogelbaum often recommends conservative treatments first, such as physical therapy or injections, and only considers surgery when necessary.
- What can I expect during my first consultation with Dr. Michael Vogelbaum?
- Your first consultation with Dr. Vogelbaum will be a thorough diagnostic process. We will review your symptoms, conduct a detailed neurological exam, and carefully review any existing imaging, such as MRIs or CT scans. This comprehensive evaluation will help us determine the best path forward, whether surgical or non-surgical.
- What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
- Minimally invasive spine surgery, performed by Dr. Vogelbaum, is an advanced technique using smaller incisions and specialized instruments. This approach often results in less muscle damage, less pain, and a potentially faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery, making it a beneficial option for seniors.
- What is a spinal cord stimulator?
- A spinal cord stimulator is a device, similar to a pacemaker, implanted to help manage chronic back or leg pain. It works by sending mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord, interfering with pain signals before they reach the brain. This is an advanced option for pain that hasn't responded to other treatments.
- What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for?
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy used to manage movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease or essential tremor, when medications are no longer providing sufficient relief. It works by implanting a small device that sends electrical signals to specific areas of the brain, similar to a pacemaker for the brain, helping to control tremors and other motor symptoms.
- Can you help with carpal tunnel syndrome?
- Dr. Vogelbaum and our team are experts in peripheral nerve issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome. We can diagnose and treat this condition, often with conservative measures like bracing. Surgery may be an option if symptoms don't improve.
- What is a laminectomy?
- A laminectomy is a common spine surgery that removes a small piece of bone from a vertebra to create more space in the spinal canal, relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves and easing pain from conditions like spinal stenosis.
Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr
Tampa FL 33612
Phone: (813) 692-4250
Dr. Michael Vogelbaum, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1598732380
Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.
The information on this profile, provided by infoaging.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with healthcare partners for yourself or a loved one. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Neurosurgeries like Dr. Michael Vogelbaum are skilled in helping seniors and their families navigate their health journey. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. Always consult with a qualified medical professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your care plan.