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Scarsdale Doctor Receives High Honors

Scarsdale's Rick Abbott has just received the Pioneer Award for Pediatric Surgical Neuro-Oncology from The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation. Abbott is known for his experience managing tumors of the nervous system. He was honored at the annual Dream & Promise Awards Benefit.

"I'm so honored to receive this prestigious award from The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation. I am extremely proud and consider myself lucky to have worked closely with this organization throughout my career in New York," said Abbott. "The Foundation's assistance has allowed me to provide world-class care to patients at Montefiore, and I appreciate the ongoing support of my research, which aims to offer improved outcomes for all patients."

Abbott, who currently works at Montefiore Medical Center, has been developing techniques for monitoring the health of the nervous system during surgery.

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