I was recently diagnosed by Dr Bolognese; he recommended bilateral styloidectomies followed–if necessary–by bilateral C1 resection. I feel like this is likely the correct direction for me, but I have just this one opinion so far. I have been through a number of months of testing with Bolognese, and it has been valuable, but I am not sure I would select him to do a styoidectomy. I see that this forum has chosen not to include him in your list of doctors and I have noticed references to him that imply he is not a great choice for Eagle Syndrome surgery. I think this is what my gut is telling me, but I am curious if there are any more recent experiences or thoughts on his prowess in this surgical domain. He is fairly convenient for me (I live near Philadelphia and…Dr Cognetti) and I am set up as a patient, know their system, etc. But something is telling me to look further afield. Thanks in advance for anything you can share.
@jyoti - Dr. Bolognese is not on our Doctors List because he has a “shady” medical history so the admin of this forum have asked us not to promote him medically. I believe he has redeemed himself from past mistakes, but the decision for our forum still stands which is justifiable.
In your situation, we would recommend seeing either Dr. Cognetti or Dr. Costantino who is in White Plains, NY. Dr. Cognetti is now booking initial consults in Feb. next year because he prioritizes his cancer surgeries over ES surgeries (we keep hoping he’ll change his policy). Dr. Costantino though quite busy isn’t booked out as far.
•Dr David Cognetti, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia 215- 955- 6760 (Has done many successful surgeries on members). Only removes ligaments if calcified. Works with Dr Heller now to do C1 shaves
David M Cognetti MD | Jefferson Health Does do online or phone consults.
•Dr Peter Costantino, 4 Westchester Park Dr, 4th floor, White Plains, (914) 517-8056
http://www.nyhni.org/find-a-physician/Peter-D-Costantino-MD,FACS
Thanks so much @Isaiah_40_31 . I have definitely been considering Drs Cognetti and Constantino, along with Dr Nakaji. My reading here has started to incline me toward the latter. I am also working with Dr Hui, who collaborates with Dr Hepworth a fair amount. I appreciate the background on Bolognese and why he is not listed here. In addition to his history, I think I have had some reservations due to his larger focus on fusion and Chiari decompression. These other doctors do other surgeries, but it seems from what I can tell that they really are passionate about Eagle Syndrome treatment.
I believe your perception about Cognetti, Costantino, Nakaji & Hepworth is accurate. 
I’m curious about how he’s redeemed himself. I’m on the fence about seeing him and have been on his wait list for a year. He completed my opinion letter but I haven’t received it since I need to pay $1000 first. I’ve been progressing with another neurosurgeon who works closely with Costantino so I don’t know if it’s worth yet more money.
Personally, I’d stick with Dr Costantino for now…
Yeah…and Jenkins is next door to his office for CCI fusions. I’m wary about Dr Bolognese but know people have loved him for CCI and EDS.
I agree w/ @Jules & would stick w/ the neurosurgeon who works closely w/ Costantino, too!
Because we don’t have members who see him or discuss him, I don’t know much about what he does.
As far as his redemption, he lost his medical license at some point in the past, but it has been restored to him, thus I surmise he must have done something good to regain the trust of the medical board who reissued his license. His back story used to be online via Google. I’m not sure if it’s still there or not though.