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Joseph C. Maroon, MD |
Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience Also see Media Appearances below. Community Clinic Sites: Western PA Surgery Center UPMC West Wheeling Hospital UPMC Murrysville Greenville Medical Center UPMC Monroeville Specialized Areas of Interest Microdiscectomy; lumbar laminectomy; anterior cervical discectomy; Arnold-Chiari Malformation; pituitary tumors; orbital tumors; acoustic tumors; brain tumors; concussion; sports medicine. Biography Joseph C. Maroon, MD, is a board-certified clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, vice chairman of the department and the Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience. He obtained his medical and neurosurgical training at Indiana University, Georgetown University, Oxford University in England and the University of Vermont. His clinical and research interests have been in the areas of the development of minimally invasive surgical procedures to the brain and spine, the prevention and treatment of traumatic injuries to the central nervous system, innovative approaches to pituitary and other brain tumors and more recently complimentary approaches to inflammatory diseases associated with aging. Working with neuropsychologist, Mark Lovell, PhD, he co-developed ImPACT© (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). This is the first computerized system to determine concussion severity and the timing for return to contact sports. It is now the standard of care for concussion management in the NFL, NHL, major league baseball, NASCAR and is used in over 2500 colleges and high schools in the United States. For over 20 years he has served as the neurosurgical consultant to professional and college athletes in football, baseball, golf, hockey and soccer and has been the team neurosurgeon to the Pittsburgh Steelers for 20 years. He has been honored by the neurosurgical societies of Japan, Korea, Thailand, Egypt, Brazil, Lebanon and China for his neurosurgical contributions. He was honored by his peers when he was elected president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the largest society of neurosurgeons in North America. Other outside activities include a member of the board of directors of Mylan Laboratories, the third largest generic drug manufacturer in the world and chairman of the scientific advisory board to the General Nutrition Corporation. He is also the medical director of Xenomis, a company partnered with Harvard University to develop natural products to enhance endurance and memory. In 2008 he became medical director to the World Wrestling Entertainment Corp. (WWE). Also, in 2008 he was named senior vice president of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Honored as one of America’s best neurosurgeons for 12 consecutive years, he has published four books, has written over 250 papers and 40 book chapters. His two most recent books include, Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory, published in 2006 and The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for Longer and Healthier Life, released by Simon and Schuster in January of 2009. In his early years, his athletic abilities earned him a football scholarship to the University of Indiana in Bloomington. There he was selected as Scholastic All-American in football. Despite his busy professional schedule, Dr. Maroon remains an avid athlete and has competed in over 60 triathlon events. These include six Ironman distant triathlons (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 run) in Hawaii (1993, 2003 and 2008), Canada (1995), New Zealand (1997) and Europe (2000). He placed sixth in the Senior U.S. Olympics Triathlon in 2005. In 1999 he, along with Joe Montana and Kareem Abdul Jabaar, was inducted into the Lou Holtz Ohio Valley Hall of Fame for his athletic accomplishments and contributions to sports medicine. On May 2, 2009 he was inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. For more information, please visit www.josephmaroon.com. Dr. Maroon's publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine's publication database. Board Certifications American Board of Neurological Surgery Hospital Privileges UPMC Passavant Professional Organization Membership Allegheny County Medical Society Editorial Service • Editorial Board: Neurological Research • Ad Hoc Reviewer: Neurology India Many Ohio Valley High Schools Using State-Of-The-Art Football Helmets NFL’s Influence on Safety at Youth Levels Is Cited Drinking the savory wine of longevity If red wine's good, are resveratrol pills even better? Eating to live longer: It can be a page turner The 700 Club Interview Cheers to Health Storm's Swin Cash has back surgery 'Newsmaker' Feature Celebrating 25 Years of Bringing the Best in Neurosurgical Care to Our Community Something fishy in Steelers' diet aids cardiovascular health Steelers neurosurgeon raises toast to red wine Physician authors share what they know about red wine, fitness Pittsburgh research explores resveratrol Steelers, local athletes share same test for concussions Roethlisberger’s Injury Highlights Nerve Center for Head Trauma How easily can Roethlisberger bounce back from a concussion? Local Doctor Makes Time For Proper Diet, Exercise Better Off Red: Red Wine...The New Oat Bran, Omega-3 and Aspirin in One Ironman triathlon puts surgeon to the test UPMC surgeon trains for Ironman Much Hype in Player’s Treatment, Doctors Say Is this Mike Alstott's last stop? A neck injury ends the A-Train's season — and possibly his career Roethlisberger likely to go full tilt in full practice today Roethlisberger doesn't appear to have a severe injury, could play Sunday Recognizing concussions sometimes difficult Steelers doctor says concluding football led to Long's demise is bad science Surgeon disagrees with Wecht that football killed Long Greg Norman has back surgery The Big Picture: Myron copes with back attack |
Dr. Maroon Dr. Maroon talks about The Longevity Factor
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