University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery

University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery The Department of Neurosurgery is a modern, comprehensive, subspecialty-oriented department with a l

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota is a large subspecialty oriented neurosurgical practice that provides the highest quality of neurosurgical care for the most complex of neurosurgical diseases. The department primarily serves patients in the greater Twin Cities area, the State of Minnesota, and surrounding region. The neurosurgeons within the department have come from a

round the country to provide expertise in their respective subspecialties. Fellowship trained and active nationally and internationally in research and organized neurosurgery, many are regarded as leaders in their field. The neurosurgical training program in the department is one of the oldest in the country and for years has trained neurosurgeons highly regarded for their surgical skills. Over the years, many of the program's graduates have gone on to become leaders within neurosurgery.

This month, University of Minnesota Neurosurgery held a departmental food drive. 144 pounds of non-perishables were dona...
11/19/2025

This month, University of Minnesota Neurosurgery held a departmental food drive. 144 pounds of non-perishables were donated to the VEAP food pantry with the mission of supporting community through food!

Thank you to our Research Program Manager, Hannah Fischer, for organizing these efforts as we come together to support our community!

We are honored to have welcomed Dr. Douglas Kondziolka as our 2025 Haines Family Lecturer.Dr. Kondziolka is a professor ...
11/19/2025

We are honored to have welcomed Dr. Douglas Kondziolka as our 2025 Haines Family Lecturer.

Dr. Kondziolka is a professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at New York University, the Vice-Chair of Clinical Research in Neurosurgery, and Director of Center for Advanced Radiosurgery.

Dr. Kondziolka gave our Departmental Grand Rounds Friday Morning "My Path through Leadership in Neurosurgery: Lessons Learned" followed by the evening Lectureship "Artificial Intelligence for Neurosurgical Intelligence".

This weekend, Dr. Andrew Venteicher led an incredible Skull Base Training Lab for our Residents. A special thank you to ...
10/20/2025

This weekend, Dr. Andrew Venteicher led an incredible Skull Base Training Lab for our Residents. A special thank you to Stryker for organizing yet another successful course!

Congratulations to Dr. Sanjay Dhawan, Dr. Crina Peterson, and Dr. Ramu Tummala for taking 3rd place in the SANS Challeng...
10/15/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Sanjay Dhawan, Dr. Crina Peterson, and Dr. Ramu Tummala for taking 3rd place in the SANS Challenge at the 2025 CNS Annual Meeting!

Dr. Isabela Pena Pino and Dr. Crina Peterson were recognized by Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) as residents who are pushin...
10/15/2025

Dr. Isabela Pena Pino and Dr. Crina Peterson were recognized by Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) as residents who are pushing the boundaries of neurosurgical research during the 2025 CNS Annual Meeting!

Last week, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our 2025 Graduates, Dr. Shiwei Huang and Dr. Sam Jones. An ho...
06/27/2025

Last week, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our 2025 Graduates, Dr. Shiwei Huang and Dr. Sam Jones. An honor to celebrate the last 7 years of hard work and dedication to the art and science of neurosurgery

Congratulations, Dr. Huang and Dr. Jones! We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll do next!

Congratulations to Simonis, Rosemary Johnson, Kalina Blackwell, and Katy Mokita for being this year's Jolene and Shelley...
05/28/2025

Congratulations to Simonis, Rosemary Johnson, Kalina Blackwell, and Katy Mokita for being this year's Jolene and Shelley Chou Excellence in Neuroscience Nursing Award recipients!

Thank you for everything you do for the Department and for your patients!

UMN researchers have developed a new method to fine-tune spinal cord stimulators for chronic pain—automatically detectin...
05/28/2025

UMN researchers have developed a new method to fine-tune spinal cord stimulators for chronic pain—automatically detecting real nerve signals for more personalized, effective relief.

Read more ➡️: https://bit.ly/43losmm.

The 2025 FPA In-Person Conference is a little over one month away and the agenda has been released!At the 2025 FPA In-Pe...
04/30/2025

The 2025 FPA In-Person Conference is a little over one month away and the agenda has been released!

At the 2025 FPA In-Person Conference, attendees can choose from two presentation tracks. Track One (noted in blue) covers foundational information about neuropathic facial pain, making it ideal for those who are newly diagnosed. Track Two (noted in orange) focuses on the latest innovations, treatments, and technologies for managing neuropathic facial pain. Both tracks offer valuable insights from various healthcare professionals, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to care.
Learn more about the 2025 FPA In-Person Conference and register now by visiting https://www.facepain.org/2025-fpa-in-person-conference/

Happy Match Day! Please join us in welcoming Molly Butler, Brandon Hoglund and Karim Nathani to the University of Minnes...
03/21/2025

Happy Match Day! Please join us in welcoming Molly Butler, Brandon Hoglund and Karim Nathani to the University of Minnesota!

Congratulations! Welcome to our team!

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The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota is a large subspecialty oriented neurosurgical practice which provides the highest quality of neurosurgical care for the most complex of neurosurgical diseases. The department primarily serves patients in the greater Twin Cities area, the State of Minnesota and surrounding region. The neurosurgeons within the department have come from around the country to provide expertise in their respective subspecialties. Fellowship trained and active nationally and internationally in research and organized neurosurgery many are regarded as leaders in their field. The neurosurgical training program in the department is one of the oldest in the country and for years has trained neurosurgeons highly regarded for their surgical skills. Over the years many of the graduates of the program have gone on to become leaders within neurosurgery.