Dr. John S Shiau MD
Neurosurgeon
1099 Targee St Staten Island NY, 10304About
Dr. John Shiau practices Neurological Surgery in Staten Island, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Shiau prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
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- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Sleep Electroencephalogram
- 24-Hour Electroencephalogram (24-Hour EEG)
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)
- Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)
- Visual Evoked Response (VER)
- Peripheral Stimulation
- Cervical Facet Blocks
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Joints ( RFA )
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions
- Occipital Nerve Blocks
- Botox Injections
- Percutaneous Discectomy
- Spinal Cord Stimulation ( SCS )
- Intrathecal Pump for Medications
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Joint Injections
- Thoracic Facet Block Injections
- Trigger Point / Coccyx Injection
- Lumbar Sympathetic Plexus Block
- Amniotic Fluid Injections
- Adult Stem Cell Therapy Injections
- Advanced Spinal Cord Stimulators
- Electro-diagnostic Testing
- Neuropsychological Services
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS)
- Microlumbar Discectomy (MLD)
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy/Decompression and Fusion (ACDF)
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody (TLIF)
- Cervical & Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc)
- Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD)
- Kyphoplasty
- Endovascular Neurosurgery
- General Orthopedics
- Trauma Care
- Sports Injuries
- Shoulder & Elbow Care
- Knee Care
- Hip and Joint Replacement
- Foot & Ankle
- Hand & Wrist
- Isokinetic Machines
- Biodex Treadmill
- Manual Therapy
- Ultrasound
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