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Ryan Hess, M.D.

Neurosurgeon, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
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Ryan Hess, M.D., treats patients at FirstHealth Neurosurgery in Pinehurst. Hess earned his medical degree from the University of Buffalo where he also completed his residency in neurosurgery. During residency, he also earned a M

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Nov 9, 2026

The Future of Neurosurgery: From Repairing Damage to Restoring Function

Q: When people think of neurosurgery, they often think of removing tumors or repairing injuries. How would you describe modern neurosurgery, and how is the field evolving?We still perform a lot of brain tumor removals and spine procedures, including

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