Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD, F.A.C.S

Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD, F.A.C.S
Neurosurgeon
Team Neurosurgeon Pittsburgh Steelers
Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Sr. Vice President A4M
Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a Heindl Scholar in neurosurgery
Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board certified neurosurgeon honored as one of America's best neurosurgeons for 8 consecutive years in America's Best Doctors, His research has focused on the prevention and treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine.

A devoted athlete he has completed over 60 triathlons—6 of these Ironman distances (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run). His last was the Hawaiian Ironman in October of 2008.

Because of his athletic accomplishments and contributions to sports medicine he was inducted into the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame along with Joe Montana and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar.

Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD, F.A.C.S in the Press

WTAE TV with Marilyn Brooks EFA and Inflammation
WPXI TV News interview EFA and Inflammation
WSSH Radio with Hank Baughman EFA and Inflammation
Good Life Radio interview with Jesse Dylan, Canada EFA and Inflammation
Tribune Review newspaper, Alyson Walls No Fish Tale: Diet Can Relieve Joint Pain
Syndicated video and print release to 250 media markets Omega-3 EFA and Pain Relief: Study results

Published Works by Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD, F.A.C.S

By Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD, F.A.C.S
ISBN: 1416551077
Publisher: Simon and Schuster

A groundbreaking examination of new scientific research that holds the secret to weight loss, increased strength, endurance, memory, and a healthier, longer life. The Longevity Factor, offers the definitive look at recent scientific breakthroughs identifying a group of natural substances -- including the much-publicized molecule resveratrol -- that can actually activate a specific set of genes in humans that promote a longer, healthier life.

By Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD, F.A.C.S
ISBN: 1591201829
Publisher: Basic Health Press

Chronic inflammation can cause chronic pain, a breakdown of cartilage and muscle, increased blood clotting may cause genetic changes leading to various cancers. This book discusses a method of mitigating the effects of chronic inflammation through the power of fish oil.

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