Ricardo Hanel, MD, PhD

My philosophy of care is centered on the patient, based on education, encouragement and understanding. I feel that it is important to educate my patients about their conditions and options, thus allowing them to make informed decisions. I take the time to engage my patients in their own care, and I firmly believe this helps them make better decisions.

I recognize the emotions associated with illness. When treating my patients, it is sometimes at their most frightening moment. The surgeries I perform can make an immediate and long-term difference in my patients' lives and the lives of their families. I love proving that what was once thought impossible can be done.

I believe that fast access to excellent care is critical for treatment of stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions, and that's why I enjoy being a part of the team at Lyerly Neurosurgery and Baptist Health.

• Co-Medical Director, Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Program at Baptist Health
• Co-Medical Director, Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center

• Neurological Surgery
• Endovascular Neurosurgery

• Fellowship

  Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ

  2006 - 2007

• Fellowship

  State University of New York at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY

  2003 - 2004

• Doctor of Medicine - Medical School

  Federal University of Parana - Curitiba,

  1991 - 1997

• Residency

  Hospital Nossa Senhora das Gracas - Curitiba, Parana,

  1997 - 2001

• Master of Science - University

  Universidade Federal do Parana - Brazil,

  2001 - 2002

• Internship

  Hospital de Clinicas - Brazil,

  1995 - 1997

• ECGMG

  None - ,

  1998 -

• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
• Wolfson Children's Hospital

Lyerly Baptist, Inc.