Hi Chelle,
I am another one chiming in for NYU Gamma Knife. Mine was done July, 2014 by Drs. Golfinos and Rush. They were just wonderful as was Jessica Dr. Golfinos' PA. You will find all the people at NYU are professional, caring and do all they can to make your experience a good one. Dr. Kondziolka is now at the head of the department specializing in this type of treatment and has amazing credentials. He was recruited by Dr. Golfinos, who is as you know, the head of the Neurosurgery Department. All of these doctors hold themselves to the highest of standards and do many, many procedures each week. I don't think you can go wrong with whomever you choose. My AN was just about into the cochlea. I have lost mostly all of the hearing in that ear at this point, but it was expected. Dr. G prescribed vestibular therapy for my balance issues, which I have just completed. Feeling good...not perfect, but certainly much better. Radiation stays in your body for a bit, but I imagine within the next year, most of my balance issues that remain will be somewhat less. Lets not forget the nature of what we have. Tumor removal and radiation treatment are one part, and the damage the little bugger does is the rest. These wonderful doctors at NYU will do all that is in their power to help minimize the damage and put you on a path of recovery. Good luck to you.
NYL
