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Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, spinal cord injury, and more.

1620 Southern Boulevard Unit 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

(561) 935-9233

Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO is a neurosurgeon in West Palm Beach, FL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Palm Beach Health Network and St. Mary's Medical Center - SMH.

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1620 Southern Boulevard Unit 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

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600 Heritage Drive Suite 105
Jupiter, FL 33458

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Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

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“"The fact that he attended 120 events in 7 months - often multiple rallies in a single day in different states - is proof-positive that Trump has a tremendous amount of stamina, mentally and...”—"Trump's stamina at age 78 impresses the experts: 'Mental and physical resilience'", Fox News, November 2024

“Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity doctor who often prescribes Ozempic to his patients, said this study reinforces how metabolic health influences neurodegeneration.”—"Ozempic could help reduce Alzheimer's risk for some, study suggests: 'Shifting the paradigm'", Fox News, October 2024

“"Proper nutrition is the foundation upon which our mental acuity and vitality rest," said Dr. Brett Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon and the chief of neurosurgery at St. Mary's Medical Center...”—"11 Foods Experts Say Can Boost Your Brain Health And Help Ward Off Dementia", Huff Post, September 2024

doctor visit	138
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	34
Less than 65	32

doctor visit	138
hospital care	87
injections	16
inpatient care	87
nerve block	16
pain management	16
spinal procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	47
Less than 65	28

doctor visit	77
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	90
Less than 65	38

doctor visit	91
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	53
Less than 65	12

doctor visit	58
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	72
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	33
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	66
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	66
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	58
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	66
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	54
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	58
Less than 65	11

doctor visit	34
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	41
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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO treated as a neurosurgeon in West Palm Beach, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

doctor visit	79
hospital care	125
injections	16
inpatient care	125
nerve block	16
pain management	16
spinal procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	144
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	48
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	17
Dementia	35

Education & Training

Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (1996)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Palm Beach Health Network

St. Mary's Medical Center - SMH

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett Adam Osborn, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$1,805 Briviact $951	Vimpat $800	Nayzilam $54
Novo Nordisk Inc	$137 Ozempic $43	Saxenda $38	RYBELSUS $34	Wegovy $21
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$121 Thrombectomy $121
Covidien LP	$119 Thrombectomy $119
Spine Wave, Inc.	$102 Posterior Fusion $102
Other	$452 BOTOX $81	Interventional Therapies $61	Xpress $54	NP Thyroid $47	Algovita $30	Other $179

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,723
Education	$13

Biography

Dr. Brett Osborn specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Jupiter, FL and West Palm Beach, FL. He is a graduate of Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Osborn completed a residency program at NYU Langone Medical Center. Areas of expertise for Dr. Osborn include strains, cerebrovascular disease, and spinal cord injury. Dr. Osborn is affiliated with Palm Beach Health Network and Good Samaritan Hospital.