Melvin Field, MD

Melvin Field, MD

Surgical Director of the Neuroscience Institute, Neurology Physician

Cancer, Cancer

Melvin Field

Overview

Dr. Melvin Field, MD, is a board-certified neurology physician in Orlando. As Surgical Director of the Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Field believes that to be a top physician you must possess a genuine desire to improve yourself every day. By pioneering innovative neuroscience procedures, researching new technology and therapies, instructing international forums for advanced minimally invasive techniques, and leading our Neuroscience Institute to adopt new advancements in technology, it’s obvious why Dr. Field is internationally considered a top physician.In both treating patients and conducting research, Dr. Field looks to innovative technology and the expert team of passionate surgeons, pathologists and nurses working alongside him to provide each patient the highest level of care. He specializes in minimally invasive cranial and spinal neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Stereotactic radiosurgery, complex spinal surgery and surgical management of neurovascular compression syndromes. Through ongoing research, Dr. Field seeks better treatments for elite athletes through improved management of sports-related concussion, and faster, safer recovery from spinal surgery. He also seeks a better understanding of the biomechanics of golf-related spinal disorders.While these cutting-edge technologies, techniques and advancements are impressive; Dr. Field is the first to say that understanding patients’ needs and fears can improve surgery success and recovery. He spends as much time as possible getting to know his patients, answering questions and quelling fears. Each patient is different, and each deserves the best care for his or her needs. Combining his advanced skill set and caring leadership, Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute remains a pacesetter in neuroscience health care, providing the most advanced treatments and compassionate care available.

Articles

Coculture with Neural Stem Cells May Shift the Transcription Profile of Glioblastoma Multiforme towards Cancer-Specific Stemness

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES

2023

Analysis of regulatory sequences in exosomal DNA of NANOGP8

PloS one

2023

Laser Ablation of Abnormal Neurological Tissue Using Robotic Neuroblate System (LAANTERN): Procedural Safety and Hospitalization

NEUROSURGERY

2020

Commentary: The Florida Youth Concussion Law: A Survey-Based Observational Study of Physician Practices and Their Legislative Awareness

NEUROSURGERY

2019

Role of Gamma Knife (R) Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Brain Metastases from Gynecological Cancers

CUREUS

2016

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Status and Baseline Neurocognitive Performance in High School Athletes

APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY-CHILD

2016

The Effects of Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors on Glioblastoma-Derived Stem Cells

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE

2015

Developing an Interdisciplinary Community-Based Sports Concussion Management Program

CONCUSSION

2014

Evolution of endoscopic endonasal surgery of the skull base and paranasal sinuses.

Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America

2010

Does age play a role in recovery from sports-related concussion? A comparison of high school and collegiate athletes

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

2003

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Education & Training

Education

Shands Hospital at the University of Florida

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine;
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Presbyterian

Specialty

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Associated Clinical Trials

Isolation of Tumor Cells, Cancer Stem Cells and
Human Neuronal Stem Cells from Human Brain Tumor Tissue for Analysis of Cancer Stem Cell Markers’ Expression in Cellular Differentiation and Self-renewal for Studying the Effectiveness of Cancer Therapy with Subsequent Identification of Exosomal Biomarkers for Early Diagnostic Purposes

Icon for trial | GMB Isolation of Tumor Cells, Cancer Stem Cells and Human Neuronal Stem Cells from Human Brain Tumor Tissue for Analysis of Cancer Stem Cell Markers’ Expression in Cellular Differentiation and Self-renewal for Studying the Effectiveness of Cancer T

This study is currently enrolling.

The purpose of this clinical trial is to collect and study brain tumor samples to help understand why the tumor grows back and to seek new ways to treat it.