Dr. Raymond Sekula is a distinguished figure in the minimally invasive brain surgery field, based in New York, NY. His practice is recognized worldwide for its exclusive focus on cranial nerve disorders, encompassing conditions, such as trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, acoustic neuroma, and other skull base disorders. Annually, Dr. Sekula performs over 500 neurosurgical operations, including 200 microvascular decompressions, culminating in more than 2,000 microvascular decompression surgeries throughout his career.
Dr. Sekula's educational background is both extensive and prestigious. After obtaining his undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia, he earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship training in cranial nerve and skull base surgery in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Sekula's specialties and expertise extend beyond clinical practice into academic and research realms. Before his current role, he held the position of professor and residency program director at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery. He has authored over 100 scientific manuscripts and edited the renowned textbook, Microvascular Decompression Surgery. Dr. Sekula also serves as the principal investigator of a groundbreaking study concerning trigeminal neuralgia, which explores the fundamental mechanisms of facial pain, funded by the National Institutes of Health. His leadership in co-founding the World Federation of Cranial Nerve Disorders in 2016 and membership in the medical advisory board of the Facial Pain Association reflect his ongoing dedication to the field. Dr. Sekula's comprehensive expertise and unwavering commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of cranial nerve disorders establish him as a foremost leader in his field.
I cannot express enough how grateful I am to Dr. Sekula and his incredible team for the care I received during and after my Microvascular Decompression (MVD) surgery. After extensive research, visiting multiple neurologists and neurosurgeons, and being at the end of my rope, I was so thankful to have found Dr. Sekula to perform my surgery. I was isolating myself for few years due to my condition and Dr. Sekula’s experience, extensive resume, and general care and concern made it very easy for me to finalize my decision and go with the surgery. I am happy and thankful that I was able to be one of his patients. His expertise gave me the confidence I needed going into the surgery. I had to travel for the surgery and after spending a couple days in the hospital, I came back home. Dr. Sekula and his staff were incredibly attentive during my recovery at home. They made sure to follow up MORE than regularly with phone/video calls to check on my progress, offering advice and adjusting medications as needed to ensure I was comfortable and healing properly. Their personalized care and genuine concern for my well-being made all the difference. It truly felt like I am his only patient. I highly recommend Dr. Sekula and his staff for anyone considering MVD surgery and will absolutely promise that you’ll be in the best hands.
I was referred to Dr. Sekula after suffering with Trigeminal Neuralgia for five years. He listened thoughtfully to my history and reviewed my MRI. He recommended surgery and discussed his reasoning with me. I underwent the surgery and woke up post operatively pain free. I will be eternally greatful to Dr. Sekula. It felt like a miracle, but Dr. Sekula's clinical and surgical skills created this "miracle" for me. I cannot thank him enough. I must also thank Dr. Sekula's NP, Caroline Gacka, for her attentive response to any question I had.
Dr Sekula and his staff have been very helpful and professional discussing my medical condition. They are a pleasure to deal with and always willing to answer any questions I might have and listening to my concerns. Thank you to Dr Sekula and his entire staff!
Dr. Sekula was my second opinion for TN, and after our first telehealth visit, I immediately knew he was the one to perform my MVD. I have a son, age 34, who is medically complex with multiple special needs (7 brain surgeries). For 34 years, we have met with many neurosurgeons. Dr. Sekula is, by far one of the top neurosurgeons I have ever encountered. He possesses patience, kindness, and an intense passion for his work. He is also an excellent communicator and even adds a little humor, as a bonus! The day after surgery, he came into my room and said, "Let's go for a walk." (rare for any doctor). His staff, Caroline and Brianna, are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They are excellent with callbacks to address concerns and/or questions. I am 3 weeks post-op with all restrictions lifted and I am thrilled to report that I can once again, wash my face, blow my nose and, brush my teeth without pain! Dr. Sekula truly listened to me when I told him I needed to get back to my normal baseline before TN, to continue my main job, which is to take care of my son's needs. Dr. Sekula is a good man and a gentle soul. God Bless him forever! A truly thankful patient, Karen Wallace
I found Dr. Sekula and his staff to be wonderful. I had brain surgery with Dr. Sekula for Hemi-facial spasm and woke up spasm free. It's not a light decision to have brain surgery, having an incredibly experienced surgeon who answered all my questions truthfully and outlined all the risks clearly was such a blessing. I appreciated that he was confident and optimistic while also being honest about all the possible risks. He didn't down play them and made sure I understood them. His office was so friendly and organized and made the process as easy as possible. After surgery, Dr. Sekula make the effort to personally check in on me and tell me how the surgery went first hand. Anyone suffering from Hemi-facial spasm will understand how much having a successfully curative surgery means. This was life changing for me and I'm so grateful for Dr. Sekula's excellent dedication to his practice.
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