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Pioneering Brain Rehabilitation Techniques
Pioneering Brain
Rehabilitation Techniques
The Florida BrainLink Initiative was created to have a positive impact on patients challenged with stroke recovery. The FBLI Neurosurgeons have pioneered the first-ever protocol that combines cutting-edge technology and clinical precision with an established therapy that is non-invasive and highly effective. Neurosurgeons are able to interpret state-of-the-art images to map and target precise areas of the brain’s pathways affected by stroke impairment.
This begins by understanding how the different regions of the normal brain communicate and how this contributes to various motor, cognitive, and behavioral functions. The Human Connectome Project has mapped these functions to 360 distinct brain parcels. This allows the identification of areas that are activated abnormally at a level of accuracy that surpasses other available techniques such as EEG.
Dedicated Team of Neurosurgery Experts
Dedicated Team of
Neurosurgery Experts
The team of board-certified neurosurgeons and fellowship-trained neurosurgical specialists provide patient-centered care from Delray Beach, Florida.
Dr. Evan Packer
Evan Packer, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at the Brain and Spine Center of South Florida, providing complete neurological care to people in and around Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Dr. Packer was born and raised in New York. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his medical degree from the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Packer thrived in the program and was elected to the prestigious medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Before entering private practice, Dr. Packer completed a surgery internship and a neurological surgery residency at the University of South Florida Affiliated Hospitals and Clinics. Then, he received training in neurosurgical oncology at Moffitt Comprehensive Cancer Center and Research Institute (also in Tampa).
Dr. Packer brings extensive surgical training and experience to the Brain and Spine Center of South Florida. As a managing partner, he offers the latest treatments for both trauma and elective surgery. Dr. Packer never rushes consultations. He takes the time to discuss complex procedures, ensuring patients and their families know exactly what to expect. What’s more, he works one-on-one with each individual, overseeing each step of the treatment process. Dr. Packer enjoys attending industry conferences, national meetings, and symposiums when he isn’t working. He also contributes to medical publications, including the Textbook of Neurological Surgery.
Dr. Packer proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society.
Dr. Lloyd Zucker
Lloyd Zucker, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at the Brain and Spine Center of South Florida, providing complete neurosurgical care to people of all ages at locations in Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Dr. Zucker began his professional education at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, earning his undergraduate degree with honors. Then, he enrolled at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) in Newark, obtaining his medical degree. Before entering private practice, Dr. Zucker completed a neurosurgical residency at the University of Connecticut – Hartford Hospital in Hartford and a spinal surgery fellowship at the University of South Florida – Tampa General Hospital in Tampa. Dr. Zucker has more than 30 years of experience diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the brain and spine. He holds several leadership positions at area facilities, including chief of neurosurgery at Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach and director of neurosurgical services at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach.
Dr. Zucker is admired throughout South Florida for his clinical expertise. He’s one of the few providers in the area offering radiosurgery, neuro-oncology, and stereotactic procedures. Dr. Zucker proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society. He also serves as secretary and treasurer of the Subcortical Surgery Group.
When he isn’t meeting with patients, Dr. Zucker enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. He regularly attends national meetings and symposiums and sets aside time each year to spend time with colleagues at major private and academic centers.
Dr. Timothy G. Burke
Timothy Burke, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at the Brain and Spine Center of South Florida, providing neurosurgical care to people in Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dr. Burke earned his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C.
He excelled in the program and was awarded membership into the prestigious medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Burke has received extensive training in various neurosurgical procedures. He specializes in cranial base surgery, stereotactic surgery, and neuro-oncology.
Dr. Burke also performs more complex operations, including microvascular decompression and removal of brain and spine tumors. Dr. Burke holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
He’s also passionate about helping the next generation of medical professionals. In fact, Dr. Burke formerly served as the course director for Virtual Reality Simulation in Neurosurgical Training at SAIL (Surgical Advancement through Innovation and Learning Center) and as an associate professor of neurological surgery at George Washington University.
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