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Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in Ridgewood, NJ specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, general surgery and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, RWJBarnabas Health, NYU Langone Health, Morristown Medical Center, NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY, P.C., Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Neurosurgeons of New Jersey.
Morristown Medical Center
Hydrocephalus
Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.
Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.
In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.
Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (2007)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, United Healthcare PPO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare POS, Aetna POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Oxford Liberty, Oxford Freedom, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna Indemnity, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield NJ and Aetna PPO/EPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ridgewood, NJ.
Dr Anderson literally saved our 18 month old son's life after he was diagnosed with a very rare spinal cord tumor. The surgery took almost 10 hours and was performed flawlessly. Dr Anderson exceeded all our expectations at every step of that difficult journey - from the initial appointment through the post-surgery care. We are very happy that our child was treated by Dr. Anderson and is currently living a happy and active life .
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard C.E. Anderson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,167
Tritanium $675 |
THORACO-LUMBAR $141 |
NEURO/SPINE/ENT $140 |
EVEREST Spinal System $78 |
NA $57 |
Other $76 |
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$697
MazorX - Renaissance $340 |
O-ARM-ST $181 |
S7 $85 |
MIDAS REX $68 |
STRATA $23 |
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$443
Vitality $130 |
Pathfinder NXT $124 |
Vital Deformity $115 |
Polaris Deformity Spinal System $75 |
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$208
Expedium VERSE $45 |
$163 |
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$200
Excelsius - GPS $200 |
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$542
Shunts $121 |
XLIF $74 |
Orthopaedic implants $60 |
MAZOR X SYSTEM $43 |
Image Guided Surgery Products $42 |
Other $202 |
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Dr. Richard Anderson specializes in general surgery, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease), and pediatric neurosurgery. Before completing his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Anderson attended medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: scoliosis, cavernous malformations, and spinal instability. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He appears to be in-network for United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare HMO, and United Healthcare POS, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Anderson's professional affiliations include Morristown Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health, and NYU Langone Health. He has an open panel in Ridgewood, NJ according to Doctor.com.
