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Dr. Ramsis Ghaly
Board Certified Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon, Carpal Tunnel Surgeon, Professor, Author
Neurosurgeon
Quality medical care in the United States is becoming more difficult for patients to navigate and access. I would like to offer my services as a board certified brain, spine, or carpal tunnel surgeon for anyone in need of a second opinion, record reviews, and telehealth particularly to patients living in remote areas who are in dire need of dependable neurosurgical care.
Dr. Ghaly's Practice
Dr. Ghaly has dedicated his life to the care of his patients.
“Working as a doctor for me is not just medical and surgical mission but a duty to help those in need. I graduated from medical school in 1981 and became a doctor in Chicagoland. My passion is for helping neurosurgical patents. I also teach younger generations. I’m so proud and privileged to have had the opportunity to pursue my work”
what does a neurosurgeon do?
A neurosurgeon assesses, diagnoses and treats conditions that affect your body’s nervous system, which includes your brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and all of your nerves that extend from your spinal cord.
While neurosurgeons can perform complex surgery in your spine and brain, they often suggest nonsurgical or conservative care first. For example, if you have chronic back pain, your neurosurgeon may first recommend anti-inflammatory drugs and/or physical therapy. If your pain doesn’t respond to these treatments, your neurosurgeon may recommend surgery, if possible.
Areas of Expertise
Each of the categories listed below can encompass various conditions.
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Chiari Malformation
- Craniotomy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Carpal Tunnel
There are two main types of carpal tunnel release surgery: open and endoscopic. In both cases, the doctor cuts the ligament around the carpal tunnel to take pressure off the median nerve and relieve your symptoms. After the surgery, the ligament comes back together, but with more room for the median nerve to pass through.
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Lumbar Disk Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
Neuro-Critical Care Management
Neurocritical care is focused on the management of critically ill patients with neurological diseases who require admission to an intensive care unit
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Equipment for brain and spine surgery
Books
Dr. Ghaly has published hundreds of scientific articles. He has written twenty-two books. You can find his work on Xlibris and Amazon.com .
About The Book
This is the fourth book by Dr. Ghaly, bringing his philosophy on patient care and the medical profession to patients, their families, and healthcare providers. This book is intended to honor his patients. It includes a hundred of their stories, as told by them in interviews and represents the voice of patients, written for the benefit of fellow patients.
It is also intended to give patients faith, hope and courage as they face their own journey. It is Dr. Ghaly’s sincere hope that you will be better prepared to embark on your journey to health with the right guidance. Dr. Ghaly believes that it is of the utmost importance for the patient and their family to seek quality care, asking questions and demanding compassionate and professional healthcare from all involved.
Dr. Ghaly has included his comments on most of the cases, and on the medical conditions they faced.
Career
Dr. Ghaly is uniquely Qualified and Board Certified in Five Clinical Medical Specialties: Neurological Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurocritical Care, Pain Management and Independent Medical Examiners.
- Section Chief of Neurocritical Care and Anesthesiology, Journal of Surgical Neurology International 2014 to present.
- Trauma Anesthesiologists caring for trauma anesthesia management and resuscitation since 1987 at national international renown level one trauma JSH of Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois the greater metropolitan Chicago area with thousands and thousands of GSW, stab wounds and many others.
- Recognition by the Anesthesia Department, JSH of Cook County Hospital nominated as the “Attending of The Year” 2017 and 2023.
- Developed Special overhead plastic draping as a protective against COVID while providing anesthesia and airway management npmc/articles/PMC7827365/
- Universal Use of Ghaly Check List for Anesthesia Residents and Calling for addition of specialty Safety check list to the current surgery safety checklist
- Leadership in Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital wide Airway Management and Perioperative Anesthesia Scanning and Patient Safety 2022 to present
- Training Navy Military and Medical Corp at Cook County Hospital 2022 to present
- Founder of Simulation lab for anesthesiology at AIMMC
- Chair of Ghaly Lecture series for Pain fellows since 2016 at JSH of Cook County Hospital
- Chief Editor of Critical care and anesthesia for journal of Surgical Neurology International (SNI) (2014 to present)
- Chief of Airway Workshop and Central Venous Catheterization workshop 8/2014 to present
- Outspoken with Karon Gibson, TV Interview “Patient navigation through failing healthcare system and how to work with challenges” Comcast, Facebook and YouTube, 7/27/2023.
- Previously in the Board trustee, PLCCA, INC, Cook County service, Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc, est 1968, Maywood, Illinois 708-4492751, 2014
- Official Reviewer for Doody Enterprises for National and International Book review (2012 to present)
- Founder and Medical Director of Ghaly Center for Neuroscience Care, Since 2013
- Founder and Medical Director of Ghaly Foundation for Neuroscience Care, Aurora, Illinois, since 2001
- American Diplomat in the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, American Board of Anesthesiology and Independent Medical Examiners and in Pain Management and United Council of Neurological Subspecialty for NeuroCritical care.
- Fellow of The American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Active Member of the American Association and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Society of Anesthesiology and Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
- Lifelong Passionate to Neuroscience Centers, over the Years, helping to establish Various Neuroscience Centers: Silver Cross hospital 1998, Alexian Brothers 2000, Rush Copley Medical center 2002, advocate Illinois Masonic Medical center 2010
- Founder and Director of Ghaly Foundation for Neuroscience care and Bimonthly Neuroscience Health Seminars since 2001
- Chair of Ghaly Airway Workshop and simulation lab hospital wide project AIMMC 8/2017 to present
- Chair of Ghaly Central Venous Catheterization workshop since 8/2019
- Founder and Director of Ghaly Neurosurgical Chiropractic Case Conference since 1997
- Recognition of excellence and Exemplary physician, advocate physicians’ partners.
- Neurosurgery Book Reviewer for Neurological Research Medical Journal 2012 and Doody enterprise
- Author and Researcher of Hundreds of Presentations and Publications. Frequent Speaker and Course leader and lecturer for multiple neuroscience symposiums.
- Book Reviewer for Neuroscience and Neurosurgery books for Doody Enterprises, Inc and Elsevier
- Yearly Attendance at Nationwide Seminars and Courses.
- Pioneer Research in Neurophysiology and Motor Evoked Potentials
- Ghaly lecture series in pain management, department of Anesthesiology and Pain management, Cook County JSH, weekly every Thursday and every year since 2016
- Ghaly workshop yearly since 2017 on Airways and Central line catheterization, Department of Anesthesiology and pain Management, Advocate Illinois Masonic hospital.
- Awards for “Best Neurosurgeon of the Year”, “Best Patient and Family Partner” and numerous Honored Plaques
- American Heart and Stroke Hero Award for 2005, Current chairman of Stroke Program at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and Former Chair of the Medical Sub-committee for the western suburbs. The author of a reference tool for physicians entitled “Operations Stroke – Primary Kit to Physicians”
- Featured in articles in major newspapers such as the: Chicago Tribune – “Miracle Worker”; Herald News in Joliet – “In the Master’s Hand”; Beacon News, Aurora – “Truly a Miracle” and Sun, Fox Valley, Plainfield and Naperville – “The Mind, Body, and Spirit” as well as various appearances on television and radio
- Featured in “DOCTORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE” Cook Suburban/West Suburban, 2003
- Rotary/ One International and Rotary Club of Chicago since 2001.
- ·Founder/President for The Ghaly Foundation for Neuroscience Care; providing patients and family Neuroscience Awareness and empowerment. Leader in the community service for neuroscience care awareness and Numerous Case Testimonial Stories
- Ain Shams University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1981
- Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 – 1988
- Cook County Health and Hospitals System Residency, Anesthesiology, 1988 – 1990
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1990 – 1995
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- America’s Top Surgeons Award 2007
- America’s Top Anesthesiologist Award 2006
- Patients’ Choice Award, Doctor since 2009; rated and awarded by patients
- Awarded Superb AVVO Ratings of the year
- Most Compassionate Doctor voted in a 2010
- Super Doctors Award since 2011
- Recognition “Notable Healthcare Heroes List”, Crain’s Chicago Business, ChicagoBusiness.com. March 8, 2021
- Apostolic Blessing Plaque from his holiness Pope Benedict XVI of Vatican, Rome, Italy, 2006
- Crain’s Chicago Nomination: 2/2/2021 nomination for Crain’s Notable Healthcare Heroes list
- Featured articles in major newspapers such as the: Chicago Tribune – “Miracle Worker”; Herald News in Joliet – “In the Master’s Hand”; Beacon News, Aurora – “Truly a Miracle” and Sun, Fox Valley, Plainfield and Naperville – “The Mind, Body, and Spirit” as well as various appearances on television and radio
Dr. Ghaly With Interns
I have been to 24 different doctors, all of them said there was nothing they could do to alleviate the egregious pain in my arm. Dr. Ghaly was the only that looked at all of the MRI / Xray images I had and quickly diagnosed the issue as a nerve avulsion in my spine. There was nothing surgical that could be done however he was able to give me injections that took my chronic pain from around an eight to a three. He was the only one that was able to identify and mitigate the issue. He gave me my life back for 3 years I was suffering from chronic pain that never let up and if my arm was touched or bumped it was like getting hit with hammer on the funny bone. Dr. Ghaly a Neurosurgeon and anesthesiologist was able to see the issue in holistic way versus a single specialist. He also has a deep care for his patients. I can text him personally and call his cell phone. I don't know any Doctor or Surgeon who would do that. He is truly a humble, genius. He has the highest standards for care and unheard of error rate. I refer to him as the Dr of last resorts he is the one that can help after you have been told, they don't understand the issue, or its just in your head, or do some Yoga for the pain. I have referred four people and all of them had a serious an issue and all of them are thankful for the work he did.
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