Innovative Techniques and Compassionate Care Unite to Enhance Quality of Life for Patients with Complex Neurological Disorders
(Isstories Editorial):- Miami, Florida Oct 27, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Mariel Szapiel, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, is excited to announce the opening of her private practice specializing in functional neurosurgery. With a commitment to providing innovative techniques and compassionate care, Dr. Szapiel aims to enhance neurological health and improve the quality of life for her patients.
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Functional neurosurgery, a specialized field focused on treating complex neurological disorders, is at the heart of Dr. Szapiel’s practice. She employs advanced procedures designed to modulate neural activity, alleviating symptoms and enhancing daily functioning. Her expertise includes the placement of deep-brain stimulators for movement disorders, as well as utilizing advanced neuromodulation techniques for medically refractory epilepsy, including vagus nerve stimulators and responsive neurostimulation devices. Additionally, Dr. Szapiel provides pain management solutions through various stimulators and performs a range of general neurosurgery procedures, including spinal surgeries and brain tumor removals.
Dr. Szapiel’s journey in medicine began with her Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1999. She continued her academic excellence by earning her Medical Degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2003, also graduating Magna Cum Laude and being inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
Completing her residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in 2010, Dr. Szapiel became one of only two female graduates from her medical school to achieve a residency in neurological surgery in the United States. Afterward, she pursued a year-long fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, where she gained invaluable expertise in advanced neuromodulation techniques. Her research during her fellowship focused on deep brain stimulation for various neurological conditions, including movement disorders, stroke disabilities, and psychiatric disorders.
Before establishing her practice in Central Florida, Dr. Szapiel led the functional neurosurgery program at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Szapiel is dedicated to providing personalized care to her diverse patient population. Her practice reflects her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those affected by neurological disorders, solidifying her role as a valuable asset to the Central Florida community.
Learn More about Dr. Mariel Szapiel:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2368397-Mariel-Szapiel-Neurosurgeon or through her website, https://www.marielszapiel.com/
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