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Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Professional interests include: trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and more.

7500 Central Avenue Physicians' Office Building, Suite 210
Philadelphia, PA 19111

1-800-836-7536

Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3401 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Address:

3509 N. Broad Street 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Address:

7500 Central Avenue Physicians' Office Building, Suite 210
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Some issues Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

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.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	39
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

doctor visit	146

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	22
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

doctor visit	160
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

doctor visit	66
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

doctor visit	12

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

doctor visit	25
hospital care	10
implant surgery	10
inpatient care	10
neurostimulator replacement	10

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

doctor visit	6

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

doctor visit	38
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH treated as a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

doctor visit	64
hospital care	24
implant surgery	10
inpatient care	24
neurostimulator replacement	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	4
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	3
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,620 ACTIVA $1,442	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $167	SYNCHROMED $12
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,416 ROSA $1,384	ROSA Brain $31
MRI Interventions, Inc.	$635 ClearPoint System $635
NeuroPace, Inc.	$326 RNS System $326
Boston Scientific Corporation	$238 GENERAL - DBS $125	VERCISE $85	ARTISAN $18	CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $10
Other	$648 Omnia $153	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $99	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $88	ClearPoint Neuro Workstation $62	ACTIVA PC $47	Other $199

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,576
Food and Beverage	$2,307

Research Payments

Dr. Willard Stein Kasoff, MD, MPH has received 13 research payments totaling $21,028.

Biography

Dr. Willard Kasoff's area of specialization is neurosurgery. His clinical interests include hydrocephalus, movement disorders, and epilepsy. He is affiliated with Temple Health. After completing medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Dr. Kasoff performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Yale University. Dr. Kasoff has received professional recognition including the following: Young Investigator Award, American Epilepsy Society.