Dr. J. Adair Prall

Meet Dr. J. Adair Prall

Dr. Prall is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has practiced neurosurgery and spine surgery for more than 30 years. He is experienced in all types of cranial and spinal surgery, and is nationally renowned for his expertise in vascular compression syndromes, including trigeminal neuralgia.

Dr. Prall earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and his medical degree from The University of Cincinnati. He serves as Director of Neurotrauma at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, and holds privileges at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

I have a new life thanks to Dr. Prall! I had the privilege of having Dr. Prall for my surgeon, for my L5 S1 discectomy. ... Dr. Prall has a blend of expertise, honesty and can seamlessly translates factors to my level of understanding. He takes multiple factors into consideration and provides a clear direction. I am extremely thankful for all he has done for myself. At 4 months post- op I’m almost to my normal active life style, pain free!!

Education

• Bachelor of Arts – Princeton University
• Doctor of Medicine – University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
• Internship in General Surgery – University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
• Resident in Neurological Surgery – University of Colorado Health Science Center

Experience

• Co-founder and Partner – Neurosurgery One (Littleton, CO)
• Partner – Intermountain Neurosurgery and Neuroscience (Denver, CO)
• Clinical Professor – University of Colorado, Department of Neurosurgery (Denver, CO)

Certifications

• Colorado Medical License 1997 – Present
• National Board of Medical Examiners Parts I, II, primary exams passed 1989, 1991
• American Board of Neurological Surgery Board eligibility, primary written exam 1996
• American Board of Neurological Surgery Board certification, primary oral exam 2001
• American Board of Neurological Surgery participation in Maintenance of Certification 2010 – Present

Memberships

• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (active member)
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons (fellow)
• Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (delegate, Colorado)
• American College of Surgery (fellow)
• Colorado Neurosurgical Society (active member)
• Western Neurosurgical Society (active member)

Positions

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • AANS/CNS Joint Guidelines Review Committee (JGRC):
    • Joint Trauma Section Liaison (Current)
    • Co-Vice-Chair (2019-2020)
    • CSNS/Trauma Liaison (2006-2018)
  • AANS Scientific Program Subcommittee: Member (2019-2020)
  • AANS Board of Directors: Regional Director, SW Quadrant,   (2011-2014)
• Joint Section of the AANS and CNS for Neurotrauma and Critical Care, Executive Committee
  •  CSNS Liaison (2004-2019)
  • Chair, Guideline Committee
• Western Neurosurgical Society
  • CME Committee (2019-2020)
• Colorado Neurosurgical Society
  • President (2006-2008)
  • Vice-President (2004-2006, 2020-current)
  • Secretary/Treasurer (2001-2004)
• Littleton Adventist Hospital Director of Neurotrauma (2004 – present)
• Donor Alliance, Board of Directors (2004-2016)
• Council of State Neurosurgical Societies
  • Chair, Committee on Neurotrauma and Emergency Neurosurgery (2013-2019)
  • CSNS Liaison to Joint Section of Neurotrauma and Critical Care (2004-2019)
  • Vice-Chair, Committee on Neurotrauma (2004-2013)
  • Chair, Southwest Quadrant (2007-2010)
  • Vice Chair, Southwest Quadrant (2004-2007)
• Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society
  • Membership Committee (1999-2000)

Awards

• Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Class, 1989)

Publications

• Prall JA, Nichols JS, Brennan R, et al: Early Definitive Abdominal Evaluation in the Triage of Unconscious Normotensive Blunt Trauma Patients. J Trauma 37:792- 797, 1994
• Prall JA, Munro L, Nichols JS: Elevated Intracranial Pressure Masks Hemorrhagic Hypotension in a Canine Model. J Trauma 38:776-779, 1995
• Prall JA, Lloyd G, Breeze RE: Traumatic Brain Injury Associated with an Intradiploic Epidermoid Cyst: A Case Report. Neurosurgery 37:523-525, 1995
• Prall JA, Breeze RE: Rhabdomyolysis and Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report. J Trauma 39:802-804, 1995
• Prall JA, Ken R. Winston, Regina Brennan: Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries in Downhill Skiers. J Trauma 39:1115-1118, 1995
• Prall JA, Winston KR, Brennan R: Snowboarder Injuries: A Review of 28 Cases. Injury 26:539-542, 1995
• Weber L, Prall JA, Goodman P, Nichols JS: Adverse Effects of Albuterol Sulfate on Intracranial Pressure in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries. Owen H. Wangensteen Surgical Forum 46:187, 1995
• Prall JA, McGavran L, Greffe BS, Partington MD: Intracranial Malignant Germ Cell Tumor and Klinefelter’s Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Ped Neurosurg 23:219-224, 1995
• Chambers J, Cohen SS, Hemminger L, Prall JA, Nichols JS: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Low Risk Trauma Patients. J Trauma 41:976-980, 1996
• Nichols JS, Elger C, Hemminger L, Prall JA, Shaver K, Brennan R, Whitaker JB: Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Utilization in the Management of Central Nervous System Trauma. J Trauma 42, 1997
• Bernstein SM, Coldwell DM, Prall JA, Brega KE: Treatment of Traumatic Carotid Pseudoaneurysm with Endovascular Stent Placement. J Vasc Interv Radiol 8:1065-1068, 1997
• Prall JA, Brega KE, Coldwell DM, Breeze RE: Incidence of Unsuspected Blunt Carotid Artery Injury. Neurosurgery 42:495-499,1998
• Prall JA, Sherman M, Cloughen C, Henderson J: Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia with Leksell Gamma Knife: Early Results. Radiosurgery 3:270-273, 1999
• Dhaliwal JS, Seibold LK, Kleinschmidt-Demasters BK, Lillehei KO, Hink EM, Prall JA, Durairai VD: Orbital Invasion by ACTH-Secreting Pituitary tumors. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 May 2. [Epub ahead of print]
• Hauptman JS, Prall JA, Timmons S, Benzil D: The Impact of Closed ICUs on Neurosurgical Practice: AANS Neurosurgeon 2016 March
• Shetty VS, Reis M, Aulino JM, Beger KL, Broder J, Choudhri AF, Kendi AT, Kessler MM, Kirsch CF, Luttrull MD, Mechtler LL, Prall JA, Raksin PB, Roth CJ, Sharma A, West OC, Wintermark M, Cornelius RS, Bykowski J:ACR Appropriateness Criteria Head Trauma J Am Coll Radiol 2016;13:668-679
• Attenello FJ, Buchanan IA, Wen T, Donoho DA, McCartney S, Cen SY, Khalessi AA, Cohen-Gadol AA, Cheng JS, Mack WJ, Schirmer CM, Swartz KR, Prall JA, Stroink AR, Giannotta SL, and Klimo Jr. P: Factors associated with burnout among US neurosurgery residents: a nationwide survey Journal of Neurosurgery, Ahead of Print : 2018; 1-15
• Babu MA, Stroink AR, Timmons SD, Orrico KO, Prall JA: Neurosurgical Coverage for Emergency and Trauma Call Neurosurgery, 2018, 0:1-8
• Prall JA: Commentary: Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines on the Roles of Prophylactic Anticonvulsants in the Treatment of Adults With Metastatic Brain Tumors Neurosurg. 2019, 84:3, E198
• Prall JA: Commentary: Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines on the Role of Steroids in the Treatment of Adults With Metastatic Brain Tumors Neurosurg. 2019 84:3, E192

Chapters

• Prall JA, Partington MD: Epidemiology of Neural Tube Defects, in JG McComb(ed) Neural Tube Defects. AANS Publications,1998.

Team

Jamie Henry

Jamie is a clinical NP providing care in our Littleton and Lone Tree clinics.

Mark Hugo

Mark assists Dr. Prall in surgery and provides pre- and postoperative care.

Chris Jackson

Chris provides pre- and post-operative care to Littleton and Lone Tree neurosurgery patients.