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Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic
Jackson, MS
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Jackson, MS
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I am a neurosurgeon practicing in Jackson Mississippi since 1996. I have performed over 15,000 operations and my practice includes aneurysm surgery, skull base surgery, endoscopic brain surgery, trigeminal neuralgia, complex spine surgery, spinal cord stimulation and sacroiliac joint fusions.
I work with several medical device companies as a consultant in the design of new instruments and implants for the spine.
I enjoy spending time with my family. We often cook together, swim, and ride bicycles. I enjoy giving back to my community and support a variety of charities including the Batson Children's Hospital and St. Andrews Episcopal School.
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Neurosurgery
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United States: Mississippi
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Dr. Adam Lewisanswered
Neurosurgery 37 years experience
SI joint fusion : Hundreds of surgeons have been trained in the US to perform minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery. There are several manufacturers of sac... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Sciatic nerve pain: Take a common sense approach. If you perform an activity that makes the pain worse such as house cleaning or running then avoid that activity. Low im... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Patients continue to improve neurologically for up to 18 months after a stroke. Remain optimistic.
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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Neck pain: A herniated disc in the neck can cause numbness in the finger and dizziness (imbalance). It is important to obtain an MRI of the neck to determine the... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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THC: Thc is the main drug responsible for the high or the psychotropic effects found in marijuana. To get it out of your system, stop smoking or ingesting ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Arachnoid cyst: The symptoms that you describe are not associated with an arachnoid cyst. The body aches and cold sweats are indicative of a body system problem. Fur... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Neurology: Neurological symptoms are associated with numbness, seizures, weakness or imbalance. Double vision, incoordination, difficulty swallowing and urinary ... Read More
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Double vision: Diplopia or double vision is caused by the two eyes not moving in unison. Usually the eye movements of one eye are weaker than the other. An eye exam,... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Brain AVM : It is unlikely that an intracranial (brain) arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is causing tinnitus as this is an uncommon symptom. Am MRI of the brain i... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy : Yes. If you are able to walk and get pregnant then you will be able to feel your baby. If it is a first pregnancy or the placenta is between the baby ... Read More
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Depression : The best way to get marijuana out of your system is to refrain from ingesting or smoking it. Exercise will increase metabolism to reduce fat where mar... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Back pain: Persistent or recurrent pain after back surgery can be managed several ways. Physical therapy and cortisone shots may be the first step. Repeat MRI st... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Back injury: Back injuries can take weeks and possibly months to heal. Chronic pain indicate more than a pulled muscle. It is important to visit a neurosurgeon or ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Herniated disc: A slipped disc is the same as a herniated or ruptured disc. It is torn cartilage between two vertebral bodies that leads to pain from pinched nerve. A... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Neck pain: A bulging disc at the C6/7 level (cervical spine) is early arthritis that can lead to neck and left arm radiating down to the hand. A bulging disc is... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Headaches: The headaches for the past 10 years make a brain tumor unlikely. Albeit a small slow growing mass could manifest this way. The dizziness and the tingl... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Bulging discs: There are 7 vertebral bodies in the neck (cervical spine), 12 in the mid back (thoracic spine), and 5 in the low back (lumbar spine). Between each ver... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Spine fusion: An anterior and posterior fusion is the best option to obtain a solid fusion. Often eliminating the mechanical back pain will lead to improved range o... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Gabapentin: Your dose of gabapentin (Neurontin) is low and tapering should not be necessary. However, gabapentin does come in a 100 mg tablet if your doctor sugge... Read More
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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Diplopia: Yes. Diplopia from trauma is usually temporary. The cranial nerves at the base of the skull can be stretched from a blow to the head. Vision may be mo... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Energy drinks: Energy drinks contain sugar and caffeine that are stimulants to the nervous system. Excessive amounts can cause headaches, dizziness, nervousness, and... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Neurosurgeon: Yes. However, it is important to get focused on the rest of the curriculum. The clinical rotations are very important along with the rotations on the ... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Carpal tunnel: Carpal tunnel syndrome. Possibly cubital tunnel syndrome also. Numbness and tingling in the hand that wakes you up at night is a complaint in over 95%... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Prematurity: No. Premature babies are fragile medically and often will not stay still without sedation. Sedating a premature baby for an elective MRI study could l... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Neurosurgery 37 years experience
Concussion: Yes. In moderation and drink lots of water in between alcoholic beverages. However, in the US drinking alcohol under age 21 is illegal. Consider absta... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Cervical spondylosis: The durability of a facet joint injection is variable and up to three injections can be performed in one year. A radiofrequency rhizotomy (burning the... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Brain injury: Brain injuries can cause hormonal problems but this is uncommon and it is usually seen in patients with severe brain trauma. It is more likely that th... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Neck pain: Likely arthritis in the neck (cervical spondylosis). Neck muscles that insert on the back of the skull become tense in an attempt to maintain good pos... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Mid back pain: Eating deviled eggs are likely unrelated to the upper back when taking deep breaths. The pain you describe is where the rib head inserts on the spine.... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 37 years experience
Trichomoniasis: Trichomonas vaginitis is a sexually transmitted disease which is contracted equally among men and women but women are symptomatic and men asymptomatic... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Neurosurgery 37 years experience
Back pain: You may need to adjust your exercise regimen to low impact exercises such as a recumbent bicycle or elliptical machines. See a physiatrist or spine su... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Seizures: You are not having absence seizures. By definition, people who have absence seizures are not aware of their surroundings and are not conscious. You ar... Read More
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Back pain: Lunges and squats really put a lot of stress on the low back. You risk converting a bulging disc into a herniated disc. Isometric exercises are better... Read More
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Lithium: Tremor is a side effect of Lithium. The severity of the tremor is dose dependent and may indicate early toxicity. See your prescribing physician to di... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Scoliosis: I would recommend an evaluation with a spine surgeon who specializes in spinal deformity. Physical therapy, chiropractic care, and pain management are... Read More
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Pseudomeningocele: A pseudomeningocele is common after lumbar fusion. A ct guided aspiration of the fluid collection can relieve pressure on the thecal sac and determin... Read More
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Parkinson's disease: Deep brain stimulation (dbs) for parkinson's disease reduces the tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movement. The dbs does not destroy the surrounding... Read More
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Tarlov cysts: Tarlov cysts are benign outpouchings of the dura mater at the base of the spine in the sacrum or tail bone area. They are not the source of pain and ... Read More
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Back pain: Yes. Impingement of lumbar nerve roots from bone spurs, ligament overgrowth, and herniated discs can cause radiating leg pain with prolonged standing.... Read More
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Ignore: Remain in balance.
Today you are the windshield.
Tomorrow the bug.
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Ignore: Avoid using the incline feature on the treadmill when exercising to reduce stress on the knee.
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Scoliosis : Walking and hiking are always excellent options for exercise. If the walking aggravates the back pain then a low impact exercise like a recumbent bic... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Neurosurgery 37 years experience
Low back pain: The MRI findings that you describe are arthritis of the low back. There may be some pain radiating into the left hip and down the leg (sciatica) due t... Read More
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Herniated disc: The pain from a herniated disc in the neck will improve with anti-inflammatory medication, muscle relaxers, neck exercises, and physical therapy. Cerv... Read More
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A 64-year-old male asked:
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Brain AVM: Exercise is safe for patients with brain arteriovenous malformations if there are no associated brain aneurysms and there are no high venous pressures... Read More
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CT scan: Computed axial tomography (ct) of the head includes the nasal bones or sinuses, the skull and the brain. The studies can be performed with contrast a... Read More
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ALS: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or lou gehrig's disease is a degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. The diagnosis is made with an EMG and additi... Read More
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Neurosurgery 37 years experience
Headaches: Chronic headaches is vague. The treatment varies based on the type, location and causation. It is important to visit a headache expert to define the h... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Lumbar discectomy: It is very common to develop recurrent back and leg pain after surgery due to swelling of the nerve root. This will resolve over the next two weeks. I... Read More
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Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. Nonoperative treatments include bracing, physical therapy and occupational therapy to reduce or slow the rate o... Read More
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Jun 10, 2014
Dr. Lewis is a caring, knowledgeable and gifted neurosurgeon. He is skilled and gentle in his approach with patients. He provides easy to understand, concise answers to questions. He has excellent be...Read More
Jul 19, 2014
Excellent well thought out answers. An excellent resource for patients and an asset to healthtap. Anybody who takes their personal time, to answer patient questions and does so without anything in ret...Read More
Jun 10, 2014
What a wonderful store of concise understandable information. Dr. Lewis also often provides clear suggestions and advice. I hope he continues to be helpful in his answers and comments - I learn so muc...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I am 3 years in from anterior and posterior and still have severe spasms but was worried something was wrong with the hardware this alleviated my fears.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Graduated 1990MD
Medical/Graduate school
Harvard College
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
University Hospital, Inc.
Residency
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Residency
Good Samaritan Hospital
Residency
University Hospital, Inc.
Residency
Type in hospital or program
Completed 1996
Awards
Southern Neurosurgical Society Award 1995, Southern Neurosurgery Society Award 1994
Chief of Neurosurgery St Dominic's Hospital 2012-2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Jackson Region, MS - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Association of Neurological Surgeons / Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Tumor Section
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
American Medical Association
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