Max Boakye MD MPH

Neurosurgeon, Clinician scientist, writer, spinal cord injury researcher, neurosurgery outcomes, healthcare QI,tennis, golf, chess, optimal neuro spine podcast

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

Support nonprofits in our community by participating in KY Gives Day 2025! https://t.co/TCyDvK27kR via @BonterraTech

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

The 2025 UofL MD-PhD summer undergrad research fellowship application is open: Apply at https://t.co/5ZoGSi6SnX

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#SFN22 check out our poster on D- waves in spinal cord injury - session 289.05 board K5

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Our graduating residents Dr. Vessell and Dr. Adams gave their farewell grand rounds presentations this morning. It’s always hard to say goodbye, but we are so proud of all these two have accomplished over the past seven years!
#graduates #neurosurgery @uofl @uoflhealth

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How does greater access to specialized care optimize the treatment of spinal cord injuries? Find out on the latest episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine #SpineHealth #QualityOfCare

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and simply getting old? Find out on the latest episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine! #BrainHealth #Neuro

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

The difference between Alzheimer's disease and normal aging is that forgetting is interfering with social or occupational functioning. #OptimalNeuroSpine #BrainHealth #Neuro

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

The most important thing in determining an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is making sure that there aren’t any comorbidities or a treatable cause. #OptimalNeuroSpine #BrainHealth #Neuro

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

Learn the #diet you need to help protect from Alzheimer’s and slow mental aging on the latest episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine! #BrainHealth

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How do you develop the four reservoirs of unaging. Check out my latest podcast episode!

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“As long as #neurosurgery residents can find a “North Star” that reminds them of what’s important and why they love it, they'll be successful in this or anything else they pursue.” - @aurora_cruz on #OptimalNeuroSpine

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Listen to Dr. Haring Nauta’s perspective on the evolution of neurosurgical residency on this week’s episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine. #Neurosurgery #QualityOfCare
https://t.co/wUlXnymIAL

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Get an in-depth look at the treatment of spinal cancer with the creator of the NOMS assessment on this week’s episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine! #SpineHealth #QualityOfCare

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

Training to become a neurosurgeon is both incredibly rewarding and incredibly difficult. But is it more difficult than it needs to be and how can we make the experience better? Find out on this week’s episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine! #Neuro #QualityOfCare
https://t.co/ngKUl72asC

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“Leadership is the ability to inspire people to do something better. And largely, that involves them wanting to be like you a little bit, fair and competent.” - Dr. Haring Nauta on #OptimalNeuroSpine. #Neurosurgery #QualityOfCare https://t.co/mJZbRX8uMC

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Achieving meaningful tumor decompression through endoscopic resections should be one of spinal oncology’s major goals in the future. #OptimalNeuroSpine #SpineHealth #QualityOfCare

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

Few people have as long or as distinguished a career as Dr. Haring Nauta. Hear his wisdom from a lifetime of training residents and neurosurgical research on the latest episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine. #Neurosurgery #QualityOfCare https://t.co/jNazqbvRxk

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

Learn about spinal instability caused by metastatic tumors on this week’s episode of #OptimalNeuroSpine. #SpineHealth #QualityOfCare

[Max Boakye MD MPH @DrMaxBoakye]

The next great frontier of spinal oncology will focus on making its treatments more minimally invasive and tolerable for patients. #OptimalNeuroSpine #SpineHealth #QualityOfCare

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We’re kicking off 2022 by shedding light on an area of research that isn’t talked about enough: #pediatric spinal cord injury. #OptimalNeuroSpine #SpineHealth