University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Check out medical assistant McKenna Brown dressed up as Dr. Prestigiacomo and MA Faith Martin disguised as Dr. Grossman. 🎃👻

10/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries!

Hundreds of walkers took strides toward hope at the 16th annual "Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries" at Sawyer Point Park.

10/19/2025

We’re getting ready for the 16th annual Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries. Grab your umbrella and come join us!

10/16/2025

Patty Young talks about her treatment at UC Medical Center’s Brain Tumor Center, the only certified neuro oncology provider in the region. She, and so many others are the reason why we’re raising money Sunday at the “Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries.”

In January of 2022, Patty Young suffered a stroke at just 45 years old, which led to the discovery of a brain tumor. The tumor was a glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

10/04/2025

Dr. John and Susan Tew supporting Cincinnati parks (ranked 4th best in the country) at the 19th annual Hats Off for Cincinnati Parks luncheon.

07/29/2025

“Jamie is consistently knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly responsive with qualities that have made a profound difference in
our lives during this very challenging time.”
-one of the many reasons a patient’s wife nominated Jamie Denlinger for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

07/25/2025

A Springboro man is turning his tragedy into triumph after he suffered a fall that left him almost paralyzed.

06/25/2025

06/02/2025

Joseph S. Cheng, MD, FAANS, has officially taken on the role of AANS Treasurer for the 2025–26 term. A nationally recognized expert in complex spinal surgery, Dr. Cheng is chair of our department. He brings decades of experience in clinical care, education and leadership to the AANS executive team.

05/02/2025

Meet Jamie Denlinger and the invaluable service he provides for our patients.

03/20/2025

"This was the scariest thing we’ve ever been through in our whole lives and everybody at UC Health was amazing, kind and compassionate,” Betsy says about her husband's complex spinal surgery with Dr. Virojanapa.

When Paul Westhafer’s life was on the line, there was only one team he could trust to perform the complex surgery he needed—the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute team.

03/01/2025