Today we’d like to introduce you to Jonathan A. Grossberg MD MBA FAANS.
Hi Jonathan, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I am a neurosurgeon trained in cerebrovascular patient care which includes both open surgical and endovascular procedures. I did my residency training at Brown University and then came to Emory for my fellowship and have been on faculty ever since. I work at Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory University Hospital where I take care of a wide variety of patients.
I am passionate about the care of stroke patients, as our ability to treat these patients has improved dramatically over the past decade. We have made significant progress, such as our mobile stroke unit, which allows us to diagnose and treat stroke patients in a specialized ambulance, but there is still progress to be made.
I am currently part of the Get Ahead of Stroke Campaign which is a national campaign aiming to improve patient access to stroke care. The goal of the campaign is to get patients to appropriate stroke centers as quickly as possible, as delays in stroke care can lead to significant loss of brain cells. The campaign started working in Georgia this year and has had a number of successes in nearby states, such as TN and NC. I am passionate about improving access to stroke care for local patients.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Medical training is a. fairly long and arduous path. For me, it was 4 years of college and then 4 years of medical school followed by seven years of residency and then two years of fellowship. It is definitely worth it in the end but a long journey.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I take care of patients who have both brain bleeding and brain clotting forms of stroke. I am proud that our team of physicians, nurses, and technologists are able to provide cutting-edge, high-quality care for the city. Our center was one of the first high-volume centers nationally and has been a leader in new technology and patient outcomes over the years.
Even with our success, there is still room for improvement. Faster recognition of stroke and better access to stroke centers has the potential to greatly improve stroke patient outcomes in Georgia.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
There are a number of organizations that work with stroke patients, survivors, and researchers which are always looking for volunteers in various projects.
The Get Ahead of Stroke campaign is working with GA state legislators and EMS and would be a great place to show support.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/centers-programs/stroke-center/index.html; https://www.gradyhealth.org/marcus-stroke-and-neuroscience-center/; https://getaheadofstroke.org/
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Get Ahead of Stroke Campaign
