About the Center

The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, led by Board Certified neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Park and his colleague Dr. Jon McIver, offers state-of-the-art technologies and clinical expertise to provide advanced treatment options for complex neurosurgical injuries and conditions.

Mercy is the top choice for many Marylanders who need the expertise of an experienced brain and spine surgeon. The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center team is committed to managing many types of neurosurgical conditions and providing exceptional, compassionate patient care.

Expertise in Neurosurgery Conditions

Mercy neurosurgeons have expertise in treating a variety of conditions affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerve system including:

• Brain tumors
• Aneurysms
• Traumatic head injuries
• Diseases of the central nervous system
• Back and spinal cord injuries
• Peripheral nerve disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy
• Back and neck pain

Innovative Technologies for Brain and Spine Surgery

Mercy neurosurgeons perform minimally invasive surgical techniques for brain and spine conditions, which often reduce patient pain and recovery times. To do so, they implement innovative computer technologies and advanced image-guided surgery systems to assist in the removal of tumors, lesions, aneurysms and other abnormalities of the brain and spine.

Advanced Surgical Technology

When possible, our neurosurgeons utilize the O-arm® Mobile Surgical Imaging System. The O-arm system benefits the patient by minimizing the patient’s radiation exposure and improving surgical precision. During the course of a surgical operation, the O-arm Surgical Imaging System forms a ring around the patient to provide the surgeon real-time 2-D moving x-rays and 3-D images of the body. The system can be opened and closed so the patient does not have to be moved and exposure to radiation can be minimized. In addition, the O-arm includes a navigational component that allows the surgeon to guide instruments through the body in real time, ensuring greater precision in the placement of hardware.

Our doctors apply experience and skill together with advanced medical technologies to offer the following procedures:

• Brain Surgery - including Endoscopic Brain Surgery, Neurosurgery Imaging and Surgical Navigation
• Spine Surgery - including Endoscopic Discectomy, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Decompression, Kyphoplasty, Motion Preservation Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement

Patient Care is a Top Priority

Our doctors are dedicated to using the most advanced procedures and technologies to better allow them to treat patients. With careful attention to clinical detail and a special concern for all patients, our doctors personalize treatment plans to meet the needs of their patients.

The doctors, nurses and staff of The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center recognize patients who may be diagnosed with a brain or spine injury already are dealing with many questions and concerns. Our team is committed to helping patients through every step – from diagnosis through recovery. Taking time to answer questions and helping patient understand their treatment options and recovery plans are among the many reasons our Center is the choice of Marylanders across the state.

Locations Throughout the Greater Baltimore Area

The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center has offices in Downtown Baltimore as well as at Mercy Personal Physician locations around the Baltimore Beltway.

Surgical cases for patients who seek the expertise of The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center at Mercy are performed in the state-of-the-art operating rooms in The Mary Catherine Bunting Center. Patients recover in all-private rooms that are designed to promote healing and a comfortable homelike setting.