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Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD Dr. Cohen-Gadol is a neurosurgeon with extensive experience in surgical treatment of brain tumors.

When a patient is facing a complex neurological condition, trust is built through more than surgical experience alone. I...
09/25/2026

When a patient is facing a complex neurological condition, trust is built through more than surgical experience alone. It comes from clear communication, careful planning, and a commitment to helping each patient understand the path in front of them.

Brain surgery is never something a patient takes lightly, and I never take the trust that patients and families place in me lightly either. Every case deserves focus, precision, and a deep sense of responsibility for the person behind the diagnosis.

Thank you, Jared, for sharing your experience.

09/24/2026

Success in neurosurgery is not measured only by titles, training, or credentials. It is measured by how fully we develop the gifts we have been given, and how responsibly we use them in service of others.

The path is shaped by the environments we choose to enter, the people we allow to challenge us, and the standards we refuse to lower. Real growth often comes from being pushed beyond comfort, learning from those ahead of us, and staying committed even when the outcome is not guaranteed.

For young surgeons and trainees, the goal should not simply be achievement. It should be preparation, humility, resilience, and the willingness to keep improving for the patients who will one day depend on your judgment.

09/22/2026

One of the most remarkable things about the brain is that the organ responsible for processing pain does not feel pain in the same way other parts of the body do.

The brain receives signals from throughout the body, interprets sensation, helps us understand pain, and allows us to respond to the world around us. Yet the brain tissue itself does not have pain receptors.

As a neurosurgeon, I am constantly reminded of how extraordinary this organ is. It gives rise to sensation, memory, imagination, emotion, and thought, while still surprising us with details that seem almost impossible.

The more we understand the brain, the more remarkable it becomes.

09/21/2026

Excellence is not something we simply arrive at. It is something we continue to pursue.

In neurosurgery, that pursuit requires discipline, preparation, and a willingness to examine every weakness with honesty. The standard cannot be comfort or comparison. It has to be continuous improvement, especially when the work carries great uncertainty and responsibility.

To me, excellence is not about competing with other people. It is about becoming more precise, more prepared, and more capable than you were yesterday.

That mindset shapes how I approach surgery, leadership, and the responsibility of caring for patients.

Traveling for brain surgery is never a simple decision for patients or their families. It often comes after careful rese...
09/19/2026

Traveling for brain surgery is never a simple decision for patients or their families. It often comes after careful research, difficult conversations, and the need for confidence that their condition has been reviewed with the highest level of care.

I was recently featured in a California Health Watch article discussing why patients travel to Los Angeles for specialized treatment of brain vascular malformations, including AVMs and cavernous malformations.

The article offers a closer look at the complexity of these cases, the importance of experience in surgical decision-making, and the role of individualized evaluation when patients are facing conditions that may have been described as high-risk or difficult to treat.

I appreciate the opportunity to share more about this work and the responsibility involved in helping patients understand their options before making such an important decision.

Read the full article here: https://www.californiahealthwatch.com/article/939109385-patients-travel-to-los-angeles-for-brain-vascular-malformation-surgery-from-a-surgeon-who-has-treated-over-1-200?utm_source=chatgpt.com

09/18/2026

The brain is constantly learning from repetition, including the way we speak to ourselves.

When the same negative thoughts are repeated over and over, they can become familiar pathways for the brain to return to. Over time, that inner dialogue can begin to shape how we respond to challenges, setbacks, and uncertainty.

The encouraging part is that the brain is not fixed. Through neuroplasticity, repeated thoughts and behaviors can strengthen new patterns over time. That means the way we frame difficulty matters.

As a neurosurgeon, I spend much of my life thinking about the brain structurally — tumors, nerves, anatomy, and function. But some of the most important work we can do for the brain begins in the daily patterns we choose to practice.

Encouragement is not about ignoring difficulty. It is about training the mind to move forward with clarity, patience, and persistence.

When a patient travels for surgery, trust becomes one of the most important parts of care. It is my responsibility to ma...
09/17/2026

When a patient travels for surgery, trust becomes one of the most important parts of care. It is my responsibility to make sure each patient feels informed, supported, and treated with the seriousness their condition deserves.

For me, excellent neurosurgical care is not only about the operation itself. It is about communication, preparation, and helping patients feel confident in the decisions they are making.

I am always honored when patients take the time to reflect on their experience and share what their care meant to them.

09/16/2026

Alcohol is one of the most common topics people ask me about outside of the operating room.

For years, many people were told that certain forms of alcohol may be “good” for health. But when we look specifically at the brain, the message is much more cautious.

Alcohol can affect the hippocampus, which plays an important role for memory, and it can also influence the way neurons communicate with one another. That does not mean you should panic over an occasional social drink, but from a brain health perspective, the healthiest choice is to avoid alcohol as much as possible and focus on habits that truly support long-term function.

Protecting the brain often starts with the small decisions we make every day.

I’m grateful to share a recent article highlighting the work I have dedicated much of my career to: caring for patients ...
09/15/2026

I’m grateful to share a recent article highlighting the work I have dedicated much of my career to: caring for patients with complex brain vascular malformations, including AVMs and cavernous malformations.

These cases are rarely straightforward. They require experience, careful judgment, and a deep respect for the patient behind the imaging. For many patients, the most important question is not simply whether surgery can be done, but whether it should be done, and what path offers the safest opportunity for long-term protection.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of treating more than 1,200 AVMs and cavernous malformations. What remains most meaningful to me is not the number itself, but the trust patients and families place in me during some of the most difficult decisions of their lives.

Read the full article here:
https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/press-release-437983e25a2aba9a9f06c29f8f0306fe

09/14/2026

Discipline in Sleep, Eating, and Exercise for a Sharp Brain

We talk about doing a good healthy workout twice a week and having daily walks to keep your brain sharp. We emphasize being disciplined in sleep, eating, and exercise, and being a person of habit to reduce variability. By controlling what we can, we can better handle life’s uncontrollable variabilities with less stress, which is key to success.

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