Neurosciences

Together, USF and Lakeland Regional Health offer our community an entire team of neurosurgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesses of the brain, spinal cord, and neck. When you need specialized neurological treatment, you can have confidence that we will provide the highest level of care for you and your family.

Expert Neurosurgeons, Close to Home

Michael A.
Campanelli, DO

Davide M.
Croci, MD, FMH

Medical Director, USF Neurosurgery Lakeland Site

Gabriel Andres
Flores-Milan, MD

Jose A.
Torres Gluck, MD

Advanced Neurological Care, Just for YOU

Specialized Services

We offer services specifically designed for you and your loved ones. We will guide you through each phase of your wellness journey, offering advanced treatments, support, and resources.

  • Aneurysm Stenting, Coiling & Clipping
  • Brain Tumor Biopsies
  • Carotid Stenting
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Cerebral Bypass
  • Chiari Decompression
  • Cranioplasty
  • Complex Spine Reconstruction
  • Degenerative Spinal Conditions and Tumors of the Spine/Spinal Cord
  • Endoscopic Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Microvascular Decompression
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Pituitary Tumor Resection
  • Scoliosis
  • Skull Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Fusion
  • SRS
  • Stenosis of the Spine
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Treatment for Hydrocephalus and other related disorders
  • Treatment of Brain Tumors

About our Experts

Michael A. Campanelli, DO

Michael Campanelli, DO is highly recognized for his expertise in treating traumatic injuries of the brain and spinal cord. During this over 20 years of experience at Lakeland Regional Health, he was instrumental in implementing the Brain Lab Neuro Navigation System for the removal of brain tumors at the Medical Center and has a special interest in the treatment of dementia related to normal pressure hydrocephalus.

  • Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
  • Dementia related to normal pressure hydrocephalus
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Davide M. Croci, MD, FMH

Medical Director, USF Neurosurgery Lakeland Site

Dr. Davide Marco Croci, born and raised in Switzerland, is fluent in four languages: Italian, French, German, and English. After graduating with Summa Cum Laude from Medical School at University of Basel, he completed his neurosurgery training at the University of Basel in Switzerland, followed by two very competitive CAST approved fellowship programs in both complex spine and Skull Base/Cerebrovascular Surgery at the University of Utah and the University of South Florida respectively. Along with his exquisite clinical skill, his academic credentials are equally. He authored more than 50 peer reviewed publications, he is a frequent reviewer of multiple journals and speaker at national and international neurosurgical conferences. He was awarded multiple research grant, of which the best vascular project from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He is active in the teaching of younger resident and fellows both at the University of South Florida as well as at Lakeland Regional Health, where he act as Fellowship director of the neurosurgical fellowship program and he was awarded the title of “Subspecialist of the Year” by the translational year residents. Since 2023 he is the site medical director of the USF Neurosurgery Lakeland. He was named as a member of multiple associations of which the North American Skull Base Society (where is part of the International Committee), The Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and the AO Spine.

  • Skull base tumor surgery
  • Aneurysm surgery
  • Meningiomas
  • Endoscopic pituitary and skull base surgery
  • Cranio-cervical Junction surgery
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • Vestibular schwannoma
  • High grade and low grade Glioma surgery
  • Glioma Surgery with intraoperative fluorescence
  • Spinal cord tumor
  • Schwannoma
  • Moya-moya disease
  • Cranial Bypass surgery (STA-MCA Bypass)
  • Chiari malformation
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive spine fusion
  • Robotic spine surgery
  • Disk herniations (cervical, thoracic and lumbar)
  • Artificial disk replacement
  • Cervical and lumbar stenosis
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Cervical myelopathy
  • Cervical deformity surgery
  • Revision spine surgery
  • Degenerative scoliosis

Gabriel Andres Flores-Milan, MD

Dr. Gabriel Flores-Milan, who is fluent in English and Spanish, was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of South Florida, where he was honored with the Fernando L. Vale Golden Apple Resident Teacher of the Year award in 2023. His compassionate and patient-centered care were notable during his residency. He also received the USF Donald A. Smith, MD Humanism Award (Compassion, Respect, Altruism, Humility) in 2022. Dr. Flores-Milan completed an enfolded fellowship in complex spine surgery and finished a post-graduate skull base surgery fellowship, both at the University of South Florida. His outstanding clinical skills match his academic credentials, and he has been elected as a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Skull Base Society.

  • Skull Base Surgery with a special interest in endoscopic skull base surgery to treat pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, meningiomas, and other anterior skull base tumors
  • Open cerebrovascular microsurgery for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, arterio-venous malformations, moyamoya and carotid diseases
  • Complex Spine Surgery with special interest in spine metastasis, spinal cord tumors, spine trauma, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine degenerative diseases

Jose A. Torres Gluck, MD

Jose A. Torres Gluck, M.D is recognized for his expertise in disc replacement surgery and minimally invasive surgery of the spine and has specific training and expertise in surgery of the pituitary gland. Dr. Gluck is a faculty member of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Neurology Department, serving as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.

  • Disc replacement surgery
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Pituitary gland surgery

We’ve Got Your Back

We know health concerns can be overwhelming. That’s why we are dedicated to your personal wellness journey, each step of the way. Our convenient provider locations throughout Polk County and Central Florida are here, just for you. Contact your primary care provider today to begin your healthcare journey at Lakeland Regional Health.