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Jonathan J. Stone, M.D.

Jonathan J. Stone, M.D.

General Surgery , Neurosurgery , Surgery

4.9 out of 5 stars
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Appointment (585) 225-5767
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Locations

Neurosurgery - Brighton

2180 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

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60 Greece Center Drive
Rochester, NY 14612

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About Me

Jonathan J. Stone, MD, MSe is a faculty member in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology & Biomedical Engineering and the Director of Surgical Innovation at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Stone's clinical interests are in peripheral nerve surgery, primarily focusing on traumatic...
Jonathan J. Stone, MD, MSe is a faculty member in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology & Biomedical Engineering and the Director of Surgical Innovation at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Stone's clinical interests are in peripheral nerve surgery, primarily focusing on traumatic nerve injuries (brachial plexus, gun-shot wounds, sharp transections, or iatrogenic causes), nerve sheath tumors (extremity, intrathoracic, or intra-abdominal), compression syndromes (carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve, or other less common sites), and targeted nerve or muscle biopsies. During the treatment of these disorders, he employs advanced reconstructive techniques such as nerve grafting and transfers to restore function. He also provides care for general neurosurgical diseases of the brain and spine. He maintains a busy practice offering patients either traditional open or minimally invasive treatment options.

Dr. Stone completed his residency training in Neurosurgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center and completed fellowship training in peripheral nerve surgery at the Mayo Clinic. He also performs advanced surgical planning and rehearsal using 3D printing at the Institute for Innovative Education.

Certified Specialties

Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Mayo Foundation Rochester. 2017 - 2018

Residency, Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2017

Internship, Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2010 - 2011

Education

MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2010

Awards

Best abstract, Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerve. 2018

1st Place Abstract, American Urologic Association. 2017

3rd Place, Falling Walls Competition. 2017

Neurosurgery Academic Achievement Award. 2017

Hydrocephalus Association Award. 2016

1st Place Abstract, American Urologic Association. 2016

Best Abstract, New York State Neurosurgical Society. 2016

Neurosurgery Academic Achievement Award. 2016

1st Place Abstract, American Urologic Association. 2015

Neurosurgery Academic Achievement Award. 2015

Poster Session Winner for Cerebrovascular Section at SVS. 2012

Bernard H. Smith Memorial Award in Clinical Neurology. 2010

Alpha Omega Alpha. 2009

Dean's Letter of Commendation, University at Buffalo School of Medicine. 2009

Dean's Letter of Commendation, University at Buffalo School of Medicine. 2008

Letters of Recognition, Annual Medical Student Research Forum, University at Buffalo. 2008

Letters of Recognition, Annual Medical Student Research Forum, University at Buffalo. 2007

UB Medical Student Summer Fellowship Award. 2007

Honors Thesis in Neuroscience. 2006

Novartis Neuroscience Award. 2006

Dean's List, Drew University. 2006

Dean's List, Drew University. 2005

Drew Summer Science Institute Award. 2005

Tracy Shors Neuroscience Award. 2005

Research

Patents

Devices, Systems, and Methods for Diverting Fluid Trapped in a Solid Organ

Issue date: June 13, 2017

Catheter Detection, Tracking and Virtual Image Reconstruction

Issue date: March 23, 2021

Publications

Journal Articles

A Simple 3D Printed Model for Intracranial Vascular Anastomosis Practice and the Rochester Bypass Training Score.

Rahmani R, Santangelo G, Jalal MI, Catanzaro M, Samodal J, Bender MT, Stone JJ

Operative neurosurgery.. 2024 March 126 (3):341-345. Epub 10/09/2023.

LAMS use in malignant stricture of duodenal apex with synchronous malignant biliary obstruction: a potentially effective and simpler endoscopic approach.

Mai HD, Panicker L, Stone JJ, Brahmbhatt MN

Clinical journal of gastroenterology.. 2024 February 17 (1):52-56. Epub 11/19/2023.

Treatment of hydrocephalus in an ovine model with an intraparenchymal stent.

Santangelo G, Pieters TA, Jalal MI, Rahmani R, Silberstein HJ, Stone JJ

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics.. 2023 October 132 (4):437-446. Epub 06/30/2023.

Delayed myelopathy after remote C1-2 sublaminar wire fixation: illustrative case.

Miller A, Paul DA, Romiyo P, Stone JJ

Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons.. 2023 June 265 (26)Epub 06/26/2023.

Remote surgical education using synthetic models combined with an augmented reality headset.

Stone NN, Wilson MP, Griffith SH, Immerzeel J, Debruyne F, Gorin MA, Brisbane W, Orio PF, Kim LS, Stone JJ

Surgery open science.. 2022 October 10 :27-33. Epub 06/23/2022.

Meningitis due to intra-abdominal cerebrospinal fluid fistula following gunshot wound successfully treated with antibiotics and blood patch: A case report and literature review.

George DD, Houk C, Pieters TA, Towner JE, Stone JJ

Surgical neurology international.. 2022 13 :308. Epub 07/15/2022.

Host barriers to SARS-CoV-2 demonstrated by ferrets in a high-exposure domestic setting.

Sawatzki K, Hill NJ, Puryear WB, Foss AD, Stone JJ, Runstadler JA

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.. 2021 May 4118 (18)Epub 1900 01 01.

Neuromuscular choristoma-associated desmoid-type fibromatosis: Establishing a nerve territory concept.

Maldonado AA, Spinner RJ, Broski SM, Stone JJ, Howe BM, Carter JM

Acta neurochirurgica.. 2020 May 162 (5):1137-1146. Epub 01/02/2020.

Joint Outcomes Following Surgery for Superior Tibiofibular Joint-Associated Peroneal Intraneural Ganglion Cysts.

Wilson TJ, Stone JJ, Howe BM, Rock MG, Spinner RJ

Neurosurgery.. 2020 March 186 (3):383-390. Epub 1900 01 01.

Design and Validation of a Cervical Laminectomy Simulator using 3D Printing and Hydrogel Phantoms.

Weiss MY, Melnyk R, Mix D, Ghazi A, Vates GE, Stone JJ

Operative neurosurgery.. 2020 February 118 (2):202-208. Epub 1900 01 01.

Go for the Gold: A "Plane" and Simple Technique for Resecting Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors.

Spinner RJ, Stone JJ

Operative neurosurgery.. 2020 January 118 (1):60-68. Epub 1900 01 01.

Clinical and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Longitudinal Follow-up of Neuromuscular Choristomas.

Howe BM, Stone JJ, Carter JM, Spinner RJ, Maldonado AA

World neurosurgery.. 2019 September 129 :e761-e766. Epub 06/13/2019.

Recurrent desmoid-type fibromatosis associated with underlying neuromuscular choristoma.

Spinner RJ, Jentoft ME, Carter JM, Amrami KK, Howe BM, Laumonerie P, Prasad NK, Stone JJ

Journal of neurosurgery.. 2019 July 1131 (1):175-183. Epub 08/31/2018.

Interfascicular Resection of Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors.

Stone JJ, Puffer RC, Spinner RJ

JBJS essential surgical techniques.. 2019 June 269 (2):e18. Epub 05/22/2019.

Extended-release gabapentin for failed back surgery syndrome: results from a randomized double-blind cross-over study.

Gewandter JS, Frazer ME, Cai X, Chiodo VF, Rast SA, Dugan M, Carter HA, Rahmani R, Stone JJ, Markman JD

Pain.. 2019 May 160 (5):1029-1036. Epub 1900 01 01.

Preoperative Planning Using 3-Dimensional Printing for Complex Paraspinal Schwannoma Resection: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.

Spinner RJ, Morris JM, Matsumoto JM, Stone JJ

Operative neurosurgery.. 2019 March 116 (3):E80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Multimodal Imaging Aids in the Diagnosis of Perineural Spread of Prostate Cancer.

Spinner RJ, Howe BM, Nathan MA, Broski SM, Packard AT, Khan DZ, Adamo DA, Stone JJ

World neurosurgery.. 2019 February 122 :e235-e240. Epub 10/09/2018.

Delayed Myelopathy in Patients with Traumatic Preganglionic Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injuries.

Spinner RJ, Marek T, Kumar N, Stone JJ, Clifton WE

World neurosurgery.. 2019 February 122 :e1562-e1569. Epub 11/22/2018.

Stimulation Contractility Gradient of a Neuromuscular Choristoma Within the Sciatic Nerve: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.

Spinner RJ, Carter JM, Amrami KK, Stone JJ

Operative neurosurgery.. 2019 January 116 (1):E17. Epub 1900 01 01.

Targeted nerve biopsy: A technique in evolution.

Spinner RJ, Amrami KK, Stone JJ, Marek T

Clinical anatomy : official journal of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists & the British Association of Clinical Anatomists.. 2018 November 31 (8):1200-1204. Epub 09/11/2018.

Analysis of Peripheral Nerve Schwannoma Pseudocapsule.

Spinner RJ, Boland JM, Stone JJ

World neurosurgery.. 2018 November 119 :e986-e990. Epub 08/13/2018.

Ectopic brain tissue in the trigeminal nerve presenting as rapid-onset trigeminal neuralgia: case report.

Zimering JH, Stone JJ, Paulzak A, Markman JD, Johnson MD, Vates GE

Journal of neurosurgery.. 2018 October 129 (4):1063-1066. Epub 12/01/2017.

Extensive perineural spread of an intrapelvic sciatic malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report.

Spinner RJ, Howe BM, Raghunathan A, Stone JJ, Marek T, Puffer RC

Acta neurochirurgica.. 2018 September 160 (9):1833-1836. Epub 07/04/2018.

Development of a Whole-Task Simulator for Carotid Endarterectomy.

Santangelo G, Mix D, Ghazi A, Stoner M, Vates GE, Stone JJ

Operative neurosurgery.. 2018 June 114 (6):697-704. Epub 1900 01 01.

Accessory neuropathy after sternotomy: Clinico-anatomical correlation supporting an inflammatory cause.

Tubbs RS, Spinner RJ, Smith J, Stone JJ, Loukas M, Iwanaga J, Kassem MW

Clinical anatomy : official journal of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists & the British Association of Clinical Anatomists.. 2018 April 31 (3):417-421. Epub 12/18/2017.

Intraoperative intravenous fluorescein as an adjunct during surgery for peroneal intraneural ganglion cysts.

Spinner RJ, Rock MG, de Ruiter GCW, Graffeo CS, Stone JJ

Acta neurochirurgica.. 2018 March 160 (3):651-654. Epub 01/25/2018.

Targeted fascicular biopsy in a patient with prostate cancer.

Spinner RJ, Kaszuba MC, Stone JJ

Neurosurgical focus.. 2018 January 44 (VideoSuppl1):V7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Validation of a Full-Immersion Simulation Platform for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Using Three-Dimensional Printing Technology.

Ghazi A, Campbell T, Melnyk R, Feng C, Andrusco A, Stone J, Erturk E

Journal of endourology. 2017 December 31 (12):1314-1320. Epub 1900 01 01.

Direct Electrical Stimulation in the Human Brain Disrupts Melody Processing.

Garcea FE, Chernoff BL, Diamond B, Lewis W, Sims MH, Tomlinson SB, Teghipco A, Belkhir R, Gannon SB, Erickson S, Smith SO, Stone J, Liu L, Tollefson T, Langfitt J, Marvin E, Pilcher WH, Mahon BZ

Current biology : CB.. 2017 September 1127 (17):2684-2691.e7. Epub 08/24/2017.

Percutaneous trigeminal rhizotomy in a biplane angiosuite: technical assessment.

Rose KR, Stone JJ, Ren Z, Wang H, Jahromi BS

Journal of neurointerventional surgery.. 2014 November 6 (9):699-703. Epub 10/23/2013.

Predictive multivariate regression to increase the specificity of carotid duplex ultrasound for high-grade stenosis in asymptomatic patients.

Carnicelli AP, Stone JJ, Doyle A, Chowdhry A, Gillespie DL, Chandra A

Annals of vascular surgery.. 2014 August 28 (6):1548-55. Epub 02/12/2014.

CT angiography-derived duplex ultrasound velocity criteria in patients with carotid artery stenosis.

Doyle AJ, Stone JJ, Carnicelli AP, Chandra A, Gillespie DL

Annals of vascular surgery.. 2014 July 28 (5):1219-26. Epub 01/21/2014.

Hourly neurologic assessments for traumatic brain injury in the ICU.

Huang JH, Papadakos PJ, Battin M, Smith LE, Childs S, Stone JJ

Neurological research.. 2014 February 36 (2):164-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

The effects of socioeconomic status and race on pediatric neurosurgical shunting.

Walker CT, Stone JJ, Jain M, Jacobson M, Phillips V, Silberstein HJ

Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery.. 2014 January 30 (1):117-22. Epub 06/30/2013.

Cross-sectional area for the calculation of carotid artery stenosis on computed tomographic angiography.

Carnicelli AP, Stone JJ, Doyle A, Chowdhry AK, Mix D, Ellis J, Gillespie DL, Chandra A

Journal of vascular surgery.. 2013 September 58 (3):659-65. Epub 04/20/2013.

Revision rate of pediatric ventriculoperitoneal shunts after 15 years.

Stone JJ, Walker CT, Jacobson M, Phillips V, Silberstein HJ

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics.. 2013 January 11 (1):15-9. Epub 10/26/2012.

Indications for pediatric external ventricular drain placement and risk factors for conversion to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

Walker CT, Stone JJ, Jacobson M, Phillips V, Silberstein HJ

Pediatric neurosurgery.. 2012 48 (6):342-7. Epub 08/13/2013.

Transient hemispatial neglect after surgical resection of a right frontal lobe mass.

Leuthardt EC, Reynolds MR, Stone JJ

World neurosurgery.. 2011 76 (3-4):361.e7-10. Epub 1900 01 01.

Retethering of sectioned fibrolipomatous filum terminale in an adult: case report and review of the literature.

Rozzelle CJ, Stone JJ

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2010 August 10 (8):e1-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Tissue engineering of cartilage using poly-epsilon-caprolactone nanofiber scaffolds seeded in vivo with periosteal cells.

Reinholz GG, O'Driscoll SW, Ruesink TJ, Huang Y, Meza AO, Stone JJ, Fitzsimmons JS, Casper ME

Osteoarthritis and cartilage. 2010 July 18 (7):981-91. Epub 04/29/2010.

Does neoadjuvant hormonal therapy improve urinary function when given to men with large prostates undergoing prostate brachytherapy?

Stock RG, Cesaretti JA, Stone JJ, Marshall DT, Stone NN

The Journal of urology.. 2010 February 183 (2):634-9. Epub 12/16/2009.

Intractable voiding dysfunction in children with normal spinal imaging: predictors of failed conservative management.

Greenfield SP, Rozzelle CJ, Stone JJ

Urology.. 2010 January 75 (1):161-5. Epub 10/24/2009.

Books

Neurosurgery Knowledge Update A Comprehensive Review (2015)

Chapter: Skull Base Fractures and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Situaciones Clínicas en Anestesia y en Cuidados Críticos (2013)

Chapter: Traumatiso craneoencefalico grave

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4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

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4.8 stars

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4.8 stars

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4.8 stars

Patient Comments

Explained pituitary gland and procedures for operation.Very thourough

Dec 09, 2024

Dr Stone was very patient with me and gave me the 1st diagnosis I've had. I've been going to a variety of drs for almost 3 years and now I finally know what I'm dealing with. I am so grateful!

Nov 10, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Stone is very personable, compassionate, knowledgeable, good listener and is professional.

Aug 29, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Stone was very thorough and he spent a lot of time answering my questions.

Aug 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Stone is very good at explaining all of the options for treatment.

Jul 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Good.

Apr 23, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Stone is so kind and compassionate.

Apr 15, 2024

5.0 stars

Awesome team.

Apr 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Stone and Cassondra Mejak, np are both exceptional health care providers! Above and beyond any other I've ever seen (which is many).

Mar 06, 2024

5.0 stars

Love Dr. Stone. He is the BEST.

Jan 31, 2024