Understanding Brain Aneurysms: A Conversation with Dr. Christopher Kellner

Did you know that 1 in every 50 people has an unruptured brain aneurysm? According to the Bee Foundation for Brain Aneurysm Awareness, one of these aneurysms ruptures every 18 minutes. Tragically, ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in about 40% of cases, and two-thirds of survivors are left with permanent deficits.

As we recognize Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, I’m joined by Dr. Christopher Kellner, an extraordinary neurosurgeon from the Mount Sinai Health System Department of Neurosurgery. Full disclosure: Dr. Kellner was my neurosurgeon when I was diagnosed with an unruptured aneurysm. Thanks to his expertise, my aneurysm has been reduced by 95%, and I’m forever grateful.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Dr. Kellner’s Path to Neurosurgery: Why he chose this demanding field and how he balances its technical challenges with patients' emotional and psychological needs.
Building Patient Trust: How Dr. Kellner creates strong doctor-patient relationships, particularly when navigating life-altering diagnoses.
Making Critical Decisions: Insights into how he approaches cases where surgery isn’t always necessary, balancing medical options with patients' and families' input.
Personal Reflections: How he handles setbacks in patient care and juggles the demands of his career with raising a family.

The Importance of Awareness Events: A discussion on the role of events like the Lori Weiss Memorial Fun Run/Walk in supporting research and patient care through the Bee Foundation.

💡 Key Questions Discussed:

What is the most rewarding aspect of being a neurosurgeon?
How do you ensure patients leave with a message of hope, regardless of their diagnosis or treatment?

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