About Arien J Smith
Director of Neurosurgery
Arien J Smith, MD, stands at the forefront of neurological surgery as the director of the Brain and Spine Institute of New York and New Jersey. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he has distinguished himself in the complex field of spine surgery, treating both adult and pediatric cases. He holds dual board certifications from the Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). He is associated with leading medical facilities, including Hackensack University Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospitals, Mount Sinai West, and Kings County Hospital Center.
Dr. Smith is acclaimed for his expertise in handling various brain and spinal conditions and skillfully managing back pain linked to degenerative diseases, trauma-induced spinal fractures, and deformities such as scoliosis and spinal stenosis. Additionally, he is adept in treating disk herniation, which typically arises from repetitive strain or injuries sustained in sports or automobile accidents.
Education
Arien J Smith's educational foundation was laid at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, where he thrived in a highly competitive academic setting. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish from the University of Rochester in 1998, followed by a Doctorate of Medicine from Yale University Medical School in 2003. During his time at Yale, he was honored with a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowship and contributed to seminal research, co-authoring the influential paper, "Cerebral Energetics And Spiking Frequency: The Neuropsychological Basis of fMRI."
His postgraduate training included a surgical internship and residency in neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he focused on sophisticated surgical procedures related to the brain and spine. Dr. Smith completed his medical specialization with an orthopedic complex spine surgery fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
Career
After his fellowship, Dr. Smith established the Brain and Spine Institute of NY and NJ, where he dedicates his practice to meticulous patient diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. He also holds a position as an attending neurosurgeon at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he plays a crucial role in educating and mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Prior to founding his practice, he spent significant time as a locum tenens physician, which provided him with broad exposure to various clinical environments and patient care challenges.
Certifications
Licensed in both New Jersey and New York, Dr. Smith's professional qualifications include certification by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Neurological Surgery and approval as an MAF Physician for the NFL Concussion Program.
Professional Societies
Dr. Smith is an active member of several leading neurosurgical societies, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgery, and the American College of Surgeons.
Publications and Abstracts
Arien J Smith has an extensive record of research and publications that have contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery. His works include the co-authored paper "Cerebral Energetics and Spiking Frequency: The Neuropsychological Basis of fMRI," detailed studies on fMRI quantification in rat brains, investigations into neurophysiological responses to somatosensory stimulation, research on cerebral blood flow during electroconvulsive therapy-induced seizures, and studies on the impact of alcohol and antiplatelet agents on post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhages. His research has been featured at prestigious national and international medical conferences, affirming his commitment to advancing neurosurgical science and practice.
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