Robert E Elliott , M.D.

GENERAL

Specialty:	Neurosurgery - Accepting New Patients

Age: 35      Gender: M
Main Line HealthCare Physician

Medical School:
New York University School of Medicine

Internship:
New York University Medical Center

Residencies:

• Bellevue Hospital and Manhattan Veteran’s Affairs Hospital – New York
• New York University Langone Medical Center
• New York University Medical Center

Affiliations:

• Bryn Mawr Hospital - On staff since 2012
• Lankenau Medical Center - On staff since 2012
• Riddle Hospital - On staff since 2012

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PRACTICE

Practice Name:
Chestmont Neurosurgical

Locations:

MLH Center In Newtown Square, Suite 245 3855 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA  19073 TEL: 610.325.3880 FAX: 610.325.3887

Access Information:  Public Transportation,Handicap Access

Riddle Health Center 3, Suite 3306 1098 W. Baltimore Pike Media, PA  19063 TEL: 610.325.3880 FAX: 610.325.3887

Access Information:  Public Transportation,Handicap Access

Areas of Clinical Interest
Brain tumors (metastases, gliomas, meningiomas)
Degenerative cervical spine disease
Degenerative lumbar spine disease and scoliosis
Atlantoaxial (C1-2) instability and fractures
Spinal metastases and fractures

Statement of Practice Philosophy

Dr. Elliott works closely with his patients as well as their primary care and pain management physicians to attempt conservative measures before surgery is considered. 

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PUBLICATIONS & CITATIONS

Recent Clinical Studies Published

Elliott R, Bollo R, Berliner J, Silverberg A, Carlson C, Geller E, Devinsky O, Doyle W.  Anterior temporal lobectomy and amygdalo-hippocampectomy for mesial temporal sclerosis:  Predictors of long-term seizure control. J of Neurosurg 2013 (In press).

Elliott R, Tanweer O, Boah A, Ma T, Morsi A, Frempong-Boadu A, Smith M. Comparison of screw malposition and vertebral artery injury of C2 pedicle and transarticular screws:  Meta-Analysis and Review of the Literature. J of Spinal Disorders and Techniques 2013 (In press).

Elliott R, Tanweer O, Boah A, Smith M, Frempong-Boadu A.  Comparison of safety and stability of C2 pars and pedicle screws for atlantoaxial fusion: Meta-analysis and review of literature: A systematic review. J of Neurosurg: Spine 2012; 17(6): 577-93.

Elliott R, Tanweer O, Morsi A Boah A, Ma T, Smith M, Frempong-Boadu A.  Atlantoaxial fusion with screw-rod constructs: Meta-analysis and review of literature. World Neurosurg 2012 (In press).

Elliott R, Kang M, Smith M, Frempong-Boadu A. C2 Nerve Root Sectioning in Posterior Atlantoaxial Instrumented Fusions: A Structured Review of Literature. World Neurosurg 2012; 78(6): 697-708.

Kang M, Anderer E, Elliott R, Kalhorn S, Frempong-Boadu A.  C2 Nerve Root Sectioning in Posterior C1-2 Instrumented Fusions. World Neurosurg 2012; 78(1-2): 170-7.

Elliott R, Jane, Jr., J, Wisoff, J. Surgical management of craniopharyngiomas in children:  Meta-analysis and comparison of transcranial and transsphenoidal approaches. Neurosurg 2011; 69(3): 630-43.

Rush S, Elliott R, Morsi A, Mehta N, Spriet J, Narayana A, Donahue B, Parker E, Golfinos J.  Incidence, timing and treatment of new brain metastases after gamma knife radiosurgery for limited brain disease:  The case for reducing the use of whole brain radiation therapy. J of Neurosurg 2011; 115(1): 37-48.

Elliott R, Parker E, Rush S, Kalhorn S, Moshel Y, Narayana A, Donahue B, Golfinos J.  Efficacy of gamma knife radiosurgery for small-volume recurrent malignant gliomas after initial radical resection.  World Neurosurg 2011; 76(1-2): 128-40.
 
Elliott R, Rush S, Morsi A, Mehta N, Spriet J, Narayana A, Donahue B, Parker E, Golfinos J. Local Control of Newly Diagnosed and Distally Recurrent, Low-Volume Brain Metastases Using Fixed Dose (20 Gy) Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.  Neurosurg 2011; 68(4): 921-31.

Elliott R, Morsi A, Kalhorn S, Marcus J, Sellin J, Kang M, Siverberg A, Rivera E, Geller E, Carlson C, Devinsky O, Doyle W. Vagus nerve stimulation in 436 consecutive patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy:  Long-term outcomes and predictors of response. Epilepsy & Behavior 2011; 20: 57-63.

Elliott R, Rush S, Morsi A, Mehta N, Spriet J, Narayana A, Donahue B, Parker E, Golfinos J.  Neurological Complications and Symptom Resolution of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases 2 cm or less in Size in Relation to Eloquent Cortices. J Neurosurg Gamma Knife® Surgery Supplement (The Proceedings of the 15th International Meeting of the Leksell Gamma Knife® Society) 2010; 113: 53-64.

Elliott R, Hsieh K, Hochman T, Belitskaya-Levy I, Wisoff J, Wisoff J.  Efficacy and safety of radical resection of primary and recurrent craniopharyngiomas in 86 children. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2010; 5(1): 30-48.

Russell S, Elliott R, Forshaw D, Kelly P, Golfinos J. Glioma vascularity correlates with reduced patient survival and increased malignancy.  Surg Neurol 2009; 72(3):  242-6.

Russell S, Elliott R, Forshaw D, Kelly P, Golfinos J.  Resection of parietal lobe gliomas: incidence and evolution of neurological deficits in 28 consecutive patients correlated to the location and morphological characteristics of the tumor.  J Neurosurg 2005; 103(6): 1010-7.

 

Recent Honors, Awards, Citations

July 2010-June 2011 - Chief Resident, Neurosurgery
New York University Langone Medical Center

July 2009-June 2010 - Chief Resident, Neurosurgery
Bellevue Hospital and Manhattan Veteran's Affairs Hospital

December 2009 - Young Investigator Award
American Epilepsy Society, 63rd annual meeting, Boston, MA

 

Community/Team Clinical Affiliations

• Speaks Spanish fluently
• Is available as a speaker for community events. 

Current Memberships and Activities

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society
• Pennsylvania Medical Society

Membership on the medical staff of any of our hospitals does not constitute an employment or agency relationship.