Ensuring the safety of our patients and staff during COVID and revising our protocols as new developments arise.
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Neurosurgeon

The Electrician vs. the Carpenter Revisited

Dr. Mark R McLaughlin, MD, FAANS, FACS revisits and updates the discussion exploring one of the most common internet queries for patients: who is better qualified to perform spine surgery? An orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon? The Electrician vs the Carpenter Revisited https://www.aansneurosurgeon.org/feature/the-electrician-vs-the-carpenter-revisited/

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2020 Top Doctors

Congratulations to Nirav Shah, MD on being named one of Philidelphia Magazine Top Doctors 2020!                     https://www.phillymag.com/find-a-doctor/nirav-shah/

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Dr. Mark McLaughlin’s Telemed Tip for Doctors

1. Use Zoom as a video platform, it is HIPAA compliant. All you need to do is set up a business associate agreement with them. 2. The coding is easy. Use the same new and established patient E&M codes. The only modification is to strictly bill on the amount of time spent with the patient.…

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What is CTE? What You Need to Know about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

boxers in a ring trade blows to the head, which can contribute to a risk of CTE

What is CTE? Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, otherwise known as CTE, is categorized as a neurodegenerative condition resulting from continuous trauma to the head. This disease can cause mood changes, mental impairment, learning disabilities, and memory loss. It is commonly the result of intense physical activities, military service, and professional sports. The disease has become a…

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Princeton Brain, Spine and Sports Medicine Launches Redesigned Website  

New Site Includes Enhanced User Experience & Multimedia Education   As part of our goal to blend compassionate care with the industry’s most advanced neurosurgical and sports medicine treatment, Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine recently launched its redesigned patient website. Since Dr. Mark McLaughlin opened PBSSM in 2005, the practice has grown exponentially. Our…

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