Dr. Fardad Mobin, M.D. is a highly-skilled, board-certified neurosurgeon. He has performed over 2,000 surgeries and is recognized for his exceptional operative skills as well as his excellent patient care. Dr. Mobin is a graduate of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, holds a medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine, and has completed a fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles.
THRIVE MAGAZINE: How would you describe a neurosurgical approach to the treatment of TBI?DR. Mobin: Neurosurgeons are at the frontline when it comes to caring for TBI patients. We are routinely consulted by emergency room physicians and trauma surgeons to take an active role in the management of individuals with acute traumatic brain injury, from mild uncomplicated head injuries to severe life-threatening intracranial injuries. The first goal of neurosurgical intervention is to relieve the build-up of pressure within the enclosed cranium and prevent brain herniation. The next course of action is to rescue the brain tissue at risk of irreversible damage. Neurosurgical intervention consistently involves control of intracranial pressure by performing craniotomies to control and evacuate intracranial bleeds and restore normal pressure within the cranium. The neurosurgeon is an active player in postoperative critical care, working hand in hand with the ICU team to manage the multitude of parameters that are critical to the recovery of TBI patients.
TM: Specifically, how do neurosurgeons neuropsychiatrists work together to treat TBI?DM: Individuals with TBI can suffer from an array of brain functionality issues, often manifesting as personality change, short-term or long-term memory loss, cognitive decline, and difficulty with focus and information processing. Neuropsychiatrists can perform detailed cognitive testing to link the observed deficits to any underlying structural injuries. This information will then help guide the patient’s rehabilitation program.
TM: Can neurosurgery alone ever successfully treat TBI?DM: No. Both acute and chronic phases of TBI require a multidisciplinary treatment team. Neurosurgeons play a very important role in the treatment of both the acute and chronic phases of TBI, however, the coordinated care of several disciplines including neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, neuroradiologists, neurocognitive psychiatrists, and speech therapists, to name a few, are necessary for the successful treatment of TBI.
TM: Is neurosurgery used in the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe TBI?DM: Yes. The discipline of neurosurgery places a great deal of concentration on the treatment of acute brain injury, and neurosurgical training concentrates on both surgical and medical care of TBI. Neurosurgeons are uniquely positioned to conduct life-saving procedures to relieve intracranial pressure and employ the critical care necessary to prevent secondary brain damage. For more information on Dr. Mobin: (310) 829-588 or spinesurgeonla.com.

Dr. Fardad Mobin, M.D. is a highly-skilled, board-certified neurosurgeon. He has performed over 2,000 surgeries and is recognized for his exceptional operative skills as well as his excellent patient care. Dr. Mobin is a graduate of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, holds a medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine, and has completed a fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles.
THRIVE MAGAZINE: How would you describe a neurosurgical approach to the treatment of TBI?DR. Mobin: Neurosurgeons are at the frontline when it comes to caring for TBI patients. We are routinely consulted by emergency room physicians and trauma surgeons to take an active role in the management of individuals with acute traumatic brain injury, from mild uncomplicated head injuries to severe life-threatening intracranial injuries. The first goal of neurosurgical intervention is to relieve the build-up of pressure within the enclosed cranium and prevent brain herniation. The next course of action is to rescue the brain tissue at risk of irreversible damage. Neurosurgical intervention consistently involves control of intracranial pressure by performing craniotomies to control and evacuate intracranial bleeds and restore normal pressure within the cranium. The neurosurgeon is an active player in postoperative critical care, working hand in hand with the ICU team to manage the multitude of parameters that are critical to the recovery of TBI patients.
TM: Specifically, how do neurosurgeons neuropsychiatrists work together to treat TBI?DM: Individuals with TBI can suffer from an array of brain functionality issues, often manifesting as personality change, short-term or long-term memory loss, cognitive decline, and difficulty with focus and information processing. Neuropsychiatrists can perform detailed cognitive testing to link the observed deficits to any underlying structural injuries. This information will then help guide the patient’s rehabilitation program.
TM: Can neurosurgery alone ever successfully treat TBI?DM: No. Both acute and chronic phases of TBI require a multidisciplinary treatment team. Neurosurgeons play a very important role in the treatment of both the acute and chronic phases of TBI, however, the coordinated care of several disciplines including neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, neuroradiologists, neurocognitive psychiatrists, and speech therapists, to name a few, are necessary for the successful treatment of TBI.
TM: Is neurosurgery used in the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe TBI?DM: Yes. The discipline of neurosurgery places a great deal of concentration on the treatment of acute brain injury, and neurosurgical training concentrates on both surgical and medical care of TBI. Neurosurgeons are uniquely positioned to conduct life-saving procedures to relieve intracranial pressure and employ the critical care necessary to prevent secondary brain damage. For more information on Dr. Mobin: (310) 829-588 or spinesurgeonla.com.

Dr. Fardad Mobin, M.D. is a highly-skilled, board-certified neurosurgeon. He has performed over 2,000 surgeries and is recognized for his exceptional operative skills as well as his excellent patient care. Dr. Mobin is a graduate of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, holds a medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine, and has completed a fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles.
THRIVE MAGAZINE: How would you describe a neurosurgical approach to the treatment of TBI?DR. Mobin: Neurosurgeons are at the frontline when it comes to caring for TBI patients. We are routinely consulted by emergency room physicians and trauma surgeons to take an active role in the management of individuals with acute traumatic brain injury, from mild uncomplicated head injuries to severe life-threatening intracranial injuries. The first goal of neurosurgical intervention is to relieve the build-up of pressure within the enclosed cranium and prevent brain herniation. The next course of action is to rescue the brain tissue at risk of irreversible damage. Neurosurgical intervention consistently involves control of intracranial pressure by performing craniotomies to control and evacuate intracranial bleeds and restore normal pressure within the cranium. The neurosurgeon is an active player in postoperative critical care, working hand in hand with the ICU team to manage the multitude of parameters that are critical to the recovery of TBI patients.
TM: Specifically, how do neurosurgeons neuropsychiatrists work together to treat TBI?DM: Individuals with TBI can suffer from an array of brain functionality issues, often manifesting as personality change, short-term or long-term memory loss, cognitive decline, and difficulty with focus and information processing. Neuropsychiatrists can perform detailed cognitive testing to link the observed deficits to any underlying structural injuries. This information will then help guide the patient’s rehabilitation program.
TM: Can neurosurgery alone ever successfully treat TBI?DM: No. Both acute and chronic phases of TBI require a multidisciplinary treatment team. Neurosurgeons play a very important role in the treatment of both the acute and chronic phases of TBI, however, the coordinated care of several disciplines including neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, neuroradiologists, neurocognitive psychiatrists, and speech therapists, to name a few, are necessary for the successful treatment of TBI.
TM: Is neurosurgery used in the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe TBI?DM: Yes. The discipline of neurosurgery places a great deal of concentration on the treatment of acute brain injury, and neurosurgical training concentrates on both surgical and medical care of TBI. Neurosurgeons are uniquely positioned to conduct life-saving procedures to relieve intracranial pressure and employ the critical care necessary to prevent secondary brain damage. For more information on Dr. Mobin: (310) 829-588 or spinesurgeonla.com.