Bringing Innovation And Excellence To The Community

More intricate than the most complex computer, the human brain and nervous system are endless sources of wonder. Every day brings new scientific discoveries, deepening our understanding of how they work and what doctors can do when they dont.

At the forefront of this medical frontier are neurologists Svetlana Faktorovich, M.D.; Sameea Husain Wilson, D.O.; and Pooja S. Patel, M.D. Passionate and dedicated, they are key members of the team at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, which provides comprehensive treatment for conditions affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system.

Whats great is that we all have different subspecialties and we work very closely together, says Dr. Faktorovich, who specializes in neurophysiology. Were constantly consulting with each other on complex cases, which benefits the patients.

Established in 2015, Marcus Neuroscience Institute is an innovative nexus for neurologic and neurosurgical care at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida. Here, experts address conditions from brain tumors to back pain and everything in between. That includes movement disorders, seizures, life-threatening strokes and aneurysms, memory disorders, migraines, spine conditions and diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimers, to name a few.

Dr. Husain Wilson, the Institutes director of movement disorder neurology, has been gratified to see the Institute expand, propelled by community support.

Im very proud that I was the first woman here and that Marcus Neuroscience Institute has succeeded in attracting two other strong, board-certified women as attending neurologists, she says. Women bring a lot to an organization. We can offer a different perspective.

Diversity among doctors is valuable, agrees Dr. Patel, who serves as director of the Institutes epilepsy monitoring unit.

Sometimes patients prefer a female doctor, she explains. They might feel more comfortable talking about the details of their neurological condition or problem.

All three neurologists are highly accomplished in their subspecialties, embracing innovation to best serve their patients.

Dr. Patel, for instance, has been involved in multiple epilepsy research projects and clinical trials for anti-seizure medications. Dr. Husain Wilson, an authority on Parkinsons Disease, treats a wide range of movement disorders and collaborates with the Institutes functional neurosurgeons to provide deep brain stimulation as a treatment option. Dr. Faktorovich, who specializes in neuromuscular medicine, is an expert at diagnosing and treating complex disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system. Her expertise includes electromyography/nerve conduction testing, skin biopsy for the diagnosis of small fiber neuropathy and the use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of various neurological ailments.

Research is important to all of us, says Dr. Husain Wilson, who has participated in more than 50 clinical trials.

Even as it embodies a warm, community feel, the Institute maintains the cutting edge of an academic research and training facility, especially since its home to the neurological residency program of Florida Atlantic Universitys Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

The residents keep us on our toes, and thats something were grateful for, Dr. Faktorovich says. In order to teach, we have to keep up-to-date on all the latest research and guidelines.

The Institute was established with a lead gift of $25 million from the Marcus Foundation, initiated by Billi and Bernie Marcus, the founder and former CEO of The Home Depot.

The Marcus Foundation has committed an additional $15 million to expand the facility, with the first phase slated for completion in mid-2021.

Beyond a stunning facility and sophisticated technology, the Institute is highly regarded because of its exceptional standard of care.

In addition to this impressive new center, the doctors here are given latitude to address the needs of their patients, Dr. Faktorovich says. Im not rushed to see a certain number of patients each day. I have the time to get to know my patients, both medically and as people.

Dr. Patel is excited about the future of the Institute.

What really attracted me here was the environment the people work very well together. We share ideas, with the common goal of providing patients the best possible care, Dr. Patel says. Our plan is to keep building a wider range of subspecialties so that we can help more people.

Marcus Neuroscience Institute is located at 800Meadows Road, Boca Raton. For more information,call 561-955-4600 or visit brrh.com/mni.

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