Neurosurgery Department

Latest News

The New York Yankees and Brain Surgeons hitting it out of the park for Pediatric Brian Tumor Research.

Dystonia:
"Fight for cure of little-known disorder",
Dr. Kelly Foote and Dr. Michael Okun, featured on CNN. Learn more about Movement Disorders

Dr. Matt Lawson wins Council of State Neurosurgical Societies Socioeconomic Fellowship for 2009-2010.

Dr. Gwen Lombard has been named Associate Program Director of Resident Education in the College of Medicine. Read about Dr. Lombards' "Resident as Teacher Program".

The Department of Neurosurgery extends a warm welcome to our New PGY1 Residents

Weekly Newsletter: "Neuro Notes" (PDF file)

Upcoming Events

Save the Date:
Jan 30, 2010 NEUROSURGERY 2010
Visiting Research Scholar: Dr. Darrell D. Bigner, Duke University Medical Center
check back for more details

Visiting Professor Series:

^{Have a Great Summer!}
Oct 1-2, 2009 - Daniel Barrow, MD, Emory University
Dec 17-18, 2009 - Mitchel S. Berger, MD, University of California, San Francisco
Full Visiting Professor Series Schedule

Featured Stories

The Preston A. Wells, Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy now has 12 clinical trials open for patients with CNS tumors. Our complete list of clinical trials.

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

For more news, visit our news archive.

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)