Doctor meagher

Dr. meagher richard

neurosurgeon

philadelphia, PA

Following the completion of my residency, I eagerly joined a well-established and highly regarded neurosurgical practice in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Those initial years hold a special place in my memory, not only because I quickly earned a promotion to partner, but also due to the profound influence they had on the trajectory of my career.

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(609) 921-9001

199 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

Top surgery of Dr. Meagher

  • Minimally invasive spinal surgery
  • Neurosurgery

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Weekend after weekend, I devoted myself to mastering courses in minimally invasive spinal surgery, convinced that its adoption would be widespread among neurosurgeons. Yet, nearly two decades later, those of us proficient in this technique remain in the minority—a fact that continues to puzzle me. With experience spanning a comprehensive range of spinal surgeries, both conventional and minimally invasive, I can confidently assert that the latter consistently yields superior outcomes, coupled with reduced recovery time.

While I share these accomplishments, I do so not out of conceit, but in the spirit of offering a stark departure from the stereotype of the self-important neurosurgeon. Authenticity and humility define my approach, traits that resonate with my patients, although my five nearly-adult children may sometimes beg to differ.

When individuals seek my expertise, it's often amidst a backdrop of uncertainty and apprehension, a sentiment entirely valid given the gravity of spine surgery. Engaging in open, candid conversations about their concerns and aspirations for the future has proven to be a potent antidote to fear. Building trust is paramount in this process, a responsibility I hold with the utmost seriousness.

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Education and training of Dr. Meagher in neurosurgeon surgery

INTERNSHIP

General Surgery, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 1997

RESIDENCY

Neurosurgery Temple University Philadelphia, PA 2002

FELLOWSHIPS

Neurosciences Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA 1991

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Camden, NJ 1993

Temple University Neurotrauma Research Laboratory Philadelphia, PA 2000

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Neurological Surgery

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Congress of Neurological Surgeons

North American Spine Society

American College of Surgeons (Fellow)