Our Services
Neurosurgery
Elite Neurosurgical Trauma & Spinal Restoration at Altus
At Altus Medical Group, our neurosurgery team operates at the highest level of the injury care continuum. In a field where recovery is deeply impacted by the individual surgeon's skill, our team provides the expert intervention necessary for complex spinal and neurological trauma.
Advanced Outpatient & Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
While our team maintains strong hospital affiliations for critical trauma, we focus on outpatient surgical solutions that prioritize a faster return to daily life. By utilizing minimally invasive techniques, we work to preserve muscles, tendons, and tissue, drastically reducing recovery time.
Dr. Cannestra’s expertise includes:
- Robotic & Endoscopic Procedures: Utilizing the latest technology for precision-guided spinal repair.
- Artificial Disk Implantation: Restoring motion and reducing pain through modern motion-preservation technology.
- Reconstructive Spinal Surgery: Addressing structural failures following a significant physical impact.
Specialized Treatment for Complex Spinal Trauma
Our neurosurgical team focuses on the most severe physical impairments resulting from unexpected external forces:
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Expert management of traumatic bruises, tears, or ruptures of the spinal cord that impact mobility and sensation.
- Herniated Discs & Stenosis: Relieving pressure on compromised nerves to eliminate "traveling pain," weakness, and numbness.
- Spondylolisthesis: Correcting instances where vertebrae have shifted or fractured due to trauma or wear.
- Revision & Failed Back Surgery: We specialize in the most complex cases—performing corrective measures for patients whose prior surgeries did not achieve the desired outcome.
Your Recovery in Expert Hands
From acute back pain to life-altering spinal trauma, our neurosurgery group provides the surgical precision and Jacksonville-based expertise required to restore function. Under the leadership of Dr. Cannestra, we are committed to providing the highest standard of neurological care in North Florida.
Key Services
Receive convenient, cutting-edge care in neurosurgery, orthopedics, pain management, physical therapy and chiropractic.
Led by a Distinguished Specialist
Dr. Cannestra is the head of the neurosurgery team and brings a wealth of specialized expertise to our North Florida practice. Fellowship-trained in spine surgery and spinal cord injury, he formerly served as the Director of the Baptist Robotic Spine Surgery program.
As a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Neurologic Surgery, Dr. Cannestra is a recognized leader in the medical community. His credentials include:
- Founding Member: Society for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery.
- Professional Memberships: American Association of Neurologic Surgeons, Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and the National Association of Spine Surgeons.
- Local Leadership: Extensive experience leading high-level neurosurgical programs within Jacksonville’s local hospitals.
