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Chairman and Neurosurgeon-in-Chief
Margaret and Robert J. Hariri, MD ’87, PhD ’87 Professor of Neurological Surgery
20 Faculty Members Named to 2022 List of NY SuperDoctors
The 2022 list of New York SuperDoctors, published as a supplement to the New York Times Magazine on May 8, 2022, is based on peer nomination, credentials, and achievemen.
It's a No Brainer! Janica Goulbourne Wins Neurosurgery Outstanding Service Award
Janica received multiple nominations, all of which referred to her as thorough, efficient, detail-oriented, and collegial.
Score! Three 20th Anniversaries in Neurosurgery
Today the Department of Neurological Surgery honors three outstanding team members, all of whom are marking their 20-year anniversaries with us. Kimberly Salvaggio, MSN, FNP-BC; Kristin Strybing, MS, FNP-BC; and Suzan Wollard, MMSc, PA-C, all joined the team within a few months of one another between late 2001 and early 2002, during a period of extraordinary growth in the department. Two decades later they are three of our most valued team members, continuing to provide excellent care to their patients and now also offering mentorship and advice to more junior members of the team.
Honoring Women Physicians
On February 3 each year we take a moment to honor women physicians everywhere. The date marks the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, who was the first woman in America to receive a medical degree. Born in England in 1821, Elizabeth moved to the United States with her family as a child. Her desire to become a physician was met with scorn and she was rejected by every medical school she applied to.
Jenny Mears Wins PA of the Year, Dr. Ch'ang Named Physician Partner of the Year
The awards, given each year to honor outstanding PAs on each campus of the health system, recognize excellence in the profession and a stellar commitment to patient care.
#1 in Neurosurgery in the World
The neurosurgery service at Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Irving Medical Center at NewYork-Presbyterian has been ranked #1 in the world by Newsweek magazine.
Dr. Knopman and the "Miracle Baby"
Dr. Jared Knopman recently appeared on ABC TV News talking about little Miles Rizzo, whose vein of Galen malformation was treated with multiple surgeries over his first year of life.
Neurovascular Expert Dr. Justin Schwarz Joins Faculty
Dr. Schwarz has advanced training in minimally invasive approaches to treating stroke, AVMs, and other cerebrovascular disorders, and will see patients in Manhattan and Brooklyn
U.S. News Ranks Us #1 in New York, #2 in the Nation, for 2021
We now rank as the best neuro program east of the Rockies
Top Neurosurgeons in New York Magazine 2021
This year, we have a record 15 of our team on the list of 2021 Castle Connolly Top Doctors, showcased in this year’s New York magazine roster of Top Doctors in New York.
17 Faculty Members Named to 2021 SuperDoctors List
A record number were named to this prestigious annual list, honoring physicians who are the very best in their field.
Dr. Stieg Shares His Story
In a rare conversation about his personal life, the neurosurgeon-in-chief reveals the surgical complication that could have claimed his own life at age 8, and how he moved on from that to get to his current role
It's a No-Brainer: Honoring Neurosurgery Team Member Jeannie Nguyen
The Neurosurgery Outstanding Service Award spotlights members of the department who go above and beyond their assigned duties. The quarterly award recognizes those who exemplify the core values of the department.
Weill Cornell Medicine to Lead National Multicenter Clinical Trial for Subdural Hematoma Embolization
Dr. Jared Knopman, who has been a pioneer in the use of middle meningeal artery embolization for subdural hematomas, will lead a new FDA-approved clinical trial of the procedure.
The #1 Hospital in New York for 20 Straight Years
The annual hospital rankings from US News & World Report are out, and once again NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been named the best in New York.
16 Faculty Members Named to 2020 New York SuperDoctors List
A record 16 faculty members from the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center were named to the 2020 list of New York SuperDoctors, published as a supplement to the New York Times Magazine on May 10, 2020. This list is an elite roster of physicians named by their peers as the very best in their field.
Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center Launches New Pulsatile Tinnitus Program
An integrated program designed for patients with pulsatile tinnitus promises to bring relief to thousands of sufferers
Differences in Admission Blood Pressure Among Causes of Intracerebral Hemorrhage
It is unknown whether admission systolic blood pressure (SBP) differs among causes of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). We sought to elucidate an association between admission BP and ICH cause.
Neurosurgery and Beyond CME Brings Experts Together for Comprehensive Brain Care
This innovative course brought together neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuropsychologists to explore the multidisciplinary needs of adults and children with neurosurgical disorders.
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