New Jersey Neurosurgeon, Dr. Anthony D’Ambrosio is excited about his profession and he loves to share what he knows with his community and his colleagues.
For that reason, every year he speaks at a variety of events both for community outreach and for professional development at The Valley Hospital, where Dr. D’Ambrosio is Director of Neurosurgery, Director of the Neuro-Oncology Disease Management Team and Co-Director of the Gamma Knife Center.
“Knowledge is power,” says Dr. D’Ambrosio. “Too often I see neurosurgical patients confused or lost with regards to the diagnosis and treatment options in front of them. By informing and educating our community, we begin to bring clarity to an otherwise confusing and complex situation. By empowering our neighbors, friends, and loved ones with knowledge, they become capable of making the best treatment decisions early, and this can have an enormous impact on their overall health and well-being.“
Last week, Dr. D’Ambrosio was guest speaker at an event sponsored by the Valley Hospital Leadership Foundation where he spoke to 150 people about his vision for the future of neurosciences at Valley Hospital.
“My vision is to help the Valley Hospital become the destination Neuroscience Center of northern New Jersey,” says Dr. D’Ambrosio. “Over the next several years, I plan to implement a strategy to create a comprehensive Neuroscience Institute serving the region through a unique combination of clinical expertise, cutting edge research and technology, and compassion.”
Earlier this year, Dr. D’Ambrosio also spoke at two other Valley Hospital events.
In January, Valley Hospital held a Neurocritical Care Symposium for fellow physicians and nurses and Dr. D’Ambrosio gave an engaging lecture on the neurosurgical treatment of brain tumors.
In February Dr. D’Ambrosio spoke to parents, coaches and athletic directors at a Seminar on Concussion Awareness that was hosted by the Valley Hospital Sports Institute. Topics included, Return to Play Guidelines, Second Impact Syndrome, and Post Concussion Syndrome. Attendees received certificates of participation to meet state coaching guidelines.