Neurosurgery Department

Latest News

Our Team: Recognized pioneers in discovery and innovation! Read about our recent award recipients

Dr. Erin Dunbar, and other health care faculty and students at UF, met with US Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz recently.
Read COM Insider article

We have a NEW video with information on brain tumors, "When There's Something On Your Mind: Important Things To Know If You Have A Brain Tumor", by Dr. William Friedman.
View Dr. Friedmans' Brain Tumor Video.

2010 Resident Applicant Interview Dates Announced

Upcoming Events

Save the Date:
Jan 30, 2010 NEUROSURGERY 2010
Visiting Research Scholar: Dr. Darrell D. Bigner, Duke University Medical Center
Apr 19-23, 2010 Microsurgical Course: Microsurgical Approaches to the Brain, Ventricles, and Skull Base
plus Apr 18 Bonus Workshop: Midas Rex
Click here for more details

Visiting Professor Series:

Dec 17, 2009 - Mitchel S. Berger, MD, University of California, San Francisco, "Understanding Language Localization & Connectivity Based on Human Mapping Studies"
Dec 18, 2009 - Mitchel S. Berger, MD, University of California, San Francisco, "Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with Gliomas: A Personal Journey"
Jan 28-29, 2010 - Dr. Darrell D. Bigner, Duke University Medical Center
Jan 30, 2010 - J. Marc Simard, MD, PhD, University of Maryland

Full Visiting Professor Series Schedule

Featured Stories

The Department of Neurosurgery has clinical trials and research studies open for patients who have brain and spinal cord conditions such as brain tumors, aneurysms, and other central nervous system disorders. Our complete list of clinical trials can be found here.

We have an information video on Trigeminal Neuralgia: Important things to know if you suffer facial pain, by Dr. William Friedman. Review Dr. Friedmans' Trigeminal Neuralgia Video.

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Welcome

On behalf of the faculty and staff - Welcome! We look forward to the opportunity to serve your patient care, consultation, or educational needs. To learn more about our department, its mission, faculty, clinical specialties, or to contact us, please visit our About Us page.
William A. Friedman, MD
Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery

Meetings/Courses

• Grand Rounds
• Brain Aneurysm Support Group
• Brain Tumor Education & Support Group
• Neurosurgery Conference Calendar (PDF file)
• CME