The highly-trained physicians at St. John work each day to give expert care to patients with brain or nervous system injuries, diseases or disorders. From detection and treatment to surgery and rehabilitation, the St. John Neurosurgical Center delivers expert multidisciplinary care.
Just as the brain holds potential beyond comprehension, the potential of these new procedures, combined with other proven methods, offers treatment options unimagined just a few years ago.
Many patients who once endured debilitating neurological disorders now experience movement and sensations they thought impossible. Patients unable to walk, speak, write or hold a glass of water now often perform these simple miracles of life every day after treatment at the Neurosurgical Center.
Department of Neurosurgery
Patrick P. Han, M.D.
Scott T. Dull, M.D.
Ronald E. Woosley, M.D.
Joel N. Abramovitz, M.D.
Thomas F.X. Rapacki, M.D.
John R. Smithson Jr., MD
Department of Stroke Neurology
Anna Wanahita, MD
Patrick P. Han, M.D.
TRAINING
• University of Kansas Medical School, 1997
• Internship, Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency, 1998
• Residency, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 1998
FELLOWSHIPS
• Barrow Neurological Institute
• Cerebrovascular and skull-based surgery
• Endovascular neurosurgery
• Complex spinal surgery
ADVANCED STUDIES
• CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery
SUBSPECIALTY INTERESTS
• Cerebrovascular and skull-based surgery
• Aneurysm clipping
• Carotid endarterectomy
• Endovascular neurosurgery
• Coil embolization of brain aneurysm
• Carotid stent
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
• AVM brain tumor trigeminal neuralgia
• Complex spine surgery
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Joint Section on Cerebrovascular
• North American Skull Base Society
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Scott T. Dull, M.D., FACS, MBA, MSF
TRAINING
• Residency, Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina Hospitals, 1992-95
• Residency, Neurosurgery, Norfolk General Hospital, 1991-92
• Internship, General Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, 1989
• Indiana University School of Medicine, 1988
FELLOWSHIPS
• Complex Spine Surgery, Semmes-Murphey Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee 1995-96
• Pre-Residency Fellowship, University of California-Davis Medical Center, 1990-91
ADVANCED STUDIES
• Masters, Finance, Indiana University, 2005
• Masters, Business Administration, Indiana University, 2004
SUBSPECIALTY INTERESTS
• Complex Spinal Disorders
• Brain/Spinal Tumors
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Chronic Pain Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• North American Spine Society
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, CURRENT AND FORMER
• Judicial and Internal Affairs Commission Member, The Academy of Medicine, 2006-08
• Alternate Delegate, Ohio State Medical Associate 2006-08
• Ohio District #2 Committee on Applicants, American College of Surgeons, 2006-08
• Vice President, The Academy of Medicine, 2007-08
• Section Head, Neurosurgery, St. Luke’s Hospital, 2004-08
Ronald E. Woosley, M.D.
TRAINING
• University of Kentucky School of Medicine, 1968
• Internship, University of Louisville, 1969
• Residency, Duke University, neurosurgery, 1978
ADVANCED STUDIES
• American Board of Pain Medicine, 1998
SUBSPECIALTY INTERESTS
• Neuroncology
• Pediatrics
• Pain
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
• National Spinal Cord Injury Association
• American College of Surgeons
• Society of Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Neurological Supportive Care
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, CURRENT AND FORMER
• Southwestern Oklahoma Trauma Regional Advisory Council
• Spina Bifida Association, Tulsa chapter board of directors (former)
• American Board of Neurological Surgery, examiner (former)
• Pain Management Clinic director, City of Faith Medical and Research Center (former)
MILITARY SERVICE
• General Medical Officer, 1969-71
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Joel N. Abramovitz, M.D.
TRAINING
• Harvard University, 1971
• University of Pittsburgh Medical School, 1976
• Surgery internship, Vanderbilt University, 1977
• Surgery resident, Vanderbilt University, 1978
• Resident and chief resident, Tufts University, neurological surgery, 1983
SUBSPECIALTY INTERESTS
• Brain injury, neurotrauma
• Neurosurgical intensive care, critical care
• Urgent consultation
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
MILITARY SERVICE
• United States Army (major, lieutenant colonel, colonel) Medical Corps, through present
• 402nd Forward Surgical Team, commanding officer
• 405th Combat Support Hospital, commanding officer
• 5th Medical Group, commanding officer
• Attending neurosurgeon, Landstuhl Regional Military Medical Center, Germany
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Thomas F.X. Rapacki, M.D.
TRAINING
• Johns Hopkins University, 1983
• Uniformed Services School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, 1989
• Internship, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, general surgery, 1990
• Residency, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, neurological surgery, 1996
SUBSPECIALTY INTERESTS
• General neurosurgery
• Spine surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
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John R. Smithson Jr., M.D.
TRAINING
• University of Oklahoma Medical School, 1976
• Surgery Internship, University of Kentucky, 1977
• Residency, Neurological Surgery, University of Kentucky, 1982
FELLOWSHIPS
Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, England
• Neurology
• Neuropathology
SUBSPECIALTY INTERESTS
• Stroke And Cerebrovascular Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy
Aneurysm Clipping
• Intracranial Tumors
• Spine Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Diplomat, American Board of Neurological Surgery
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
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Anna Wanahita, M.D.
TRAINING
• Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, KY
• Residency, Neurology, University of Louisville, KY
FELLOWSHIPS
• University of Louisville, KY
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• American Medical Association
• American Academy of Neurology
• American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association
• Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology
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