Clinical Interests
Stroke, brain aneurysms, both the surgical and endovascular management of cerebrovascular disease
Training
Bio
Prior to joining ANS, Dr. Ronald Benitez was an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Jefferson Medical College/ Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benitez completed medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC and then completed his neurosurgical residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Benitez’s fellowship was done in cerebrovascular surgery and interventional neuroradiology. He is board certified in neurosurgery.
Dr. Benitez is one of the few neurosurgeons who are specialized in both the surgical and endovascular management of cerebrovascular disease. The emergence of minimally invasive endovascular procedures has allowed many life threatening lesions to be treated with less risk than more traditional open surgery.
Dr. Benitez has written and lectured extensively on cerebrovascular disease, presenting at national neurosurgical meetings. He recently authored one of the first papers describing a novel treatment for brain aneurysms with stenting. In addition to his work on developing endovascular procedures, Dr. Benitez is experienced in tumor surgery, especially skull based surgery and acoustic neuromas.
In the News
Altair Health Treats First STEM Trial Patient In New Jersey
Patients with chronic subdural hematomas are now being enrolled in this study evaluating a state-of-the-art treatment option.
Epilepsy: 9 Things Doctors Want You to Know
Epilepsy is a condition that occurs due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain, resulting in various types of seizures.
“Gluing” Technique Stops Brain Bleeds
Dr. Benitez, who performed the first ever “gluing” procedure to stop a brain bleed in New Jersey, is now leading a clinical trial on this kind of embolization.
Top Lawyer Credits Health After Brain Surgery to NJ-Based Neurosurgical Care
“I don’t have time for this.” That was the first thought that crossed Mark Boyland’s mind when he was diagnosed with a skull base brain tumor. With a high-powered legal career, hobbies like waterskiing and paddle boarding, and an equally active family at home, it was hard for Mark to fathom slowing down.
GPS for the skull: Two NJ neurological centers at forefront of epilepsy care
The ROSA® Brain robot essentially acts as a kind of GPS for the skull, guiding surgeons to precisely insert electrodes into the brain.
New, Lifesaving Options for Brain Bleeds – Overlook Foundation
Dr. Benitez recently earned the distinction of being the first physician in the U.S. to utilize the new FDA-approved AURORA® Surgiscope System to remove a blood clot in a patient with an intracerebral hemorrhage.
Simple, but so often overlooked, advice: Listen to your body
Today, an increasing number of Americans are doing just that — with potentially devastating results. It's not uncommon to ignore a sudden, severe headache; dizziness; tingling; or loss of balance. These are just some of the symptoms — that when disregarded — can lead to significant medical problems.
Stroke victim calls neurosurgery and yoga a life-saving combination
Following life-saving surgery for a brain aneurysm, Jamie Falstrault credits his recovery to yoga. Here, Falstrault performs the tree pose in Mantoloking beach with his nephew/godson, Jake DeRienzo.
Neurosurgeon pioneers groundbreaking technology of a new minimally invasive option for brain surgery
Dr. Ronald Benitez became the first surgeon in New Jersey to use a cutting-edge technology to operate on a patient with epilepsy. This new procedure allows doctors to perform minimally invasive surgery that improves the lives of people suffering from seizures due to epilepsy.
Dr. Ron Benitez Receives ‘Life Saving Award’ for Saving Ramsey Police Officer
Dr. Ronald Benitez recently received a "Life Saving Award" from PBA Local 155 for saving Ramsey Police Officer Rich Falotico from a life-threatening stroke. The award ceremony took place at the Ramsey Country Club in late December.