Dr. Mark Souweidane

08/22/2025

Our Weill Cornell Medicine neurosurgery residents took part in the 20th Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament in Central Park, joining over 50 residency programs to compete, connect, and raise funds for the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF).

Read more at https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org/in-the-news/weill-cornell-medicine-neurosurgery-residents-take-field-20th-annual-charity-softball

08/20/2025

🔬 Turning Up the Heat on Pediatric Brain Tumors

Join renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Mark Souweidane of Weill Cornell Medicine for a free webinar exploring laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT)—a minimally invasive treatment offering new hope for children with brain tumors.

Discover how this advanced technique works, which tumor types may benefit, and what families can expect before, during, and after treatment.

📅 Don’t miss this chance to learn from a leading expert in pediatric neurosurgery.
🎟️ Free to attend — registration required! Register through the link: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2GwuVn8mTqGGB9yRgWeAvA #/registration

08/20/2025

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY!

🔥 Turning Up the Heat: Laser Therapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors
📅 TODAY - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Last chance to register for this FREE webinar with Dr. Mark Souweidane!
Learn about:

How laser therapy works for pediatric brain tumors
Why it's gentler than traditional surgery
Real benefits and considerations for families

🔗 Register now - Free but registration required: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2GwuVn8mTqGGB9yRgWeAvA #/registration

08/19/2025

Weill Cornell Medicine resident Dr. Andrew Garton co-authored a study revealing that targeted CED therapy can curb tumor recurrence in DIPG patients, offering critical insights even without extending survival.

Read more at https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org/in-the-news/neurosurgery-resident-co-authors-study-treatment-resistant-pediatric-brain-tumors

08/14/2025

🔥 Turning Up the Heat: Laser Therapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors

Join us for a FREE webinar with me!

📅 Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM

This session will cover:

- How laser therapy works and why it's gentler than traditional surgery
- The procedure walkthrough from surgery day through recovery
- Real benefits and considerations for families

🔗 Register Here - This event is free but registration is required: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2GwuVn8mTqGGB9yRgWeAvA #/registration
⚠️ Note: This event is not eligible for CME credit

08/05/2025

🔥 Turning Up the Heat: Laser Therapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors

Join us for a FREE webinar!

📅 Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM

This session will cover:

- How laser therapy works and why it's gentler than traditional surgery
- The procedure walkthrough from surgery day through recovery
- Real benefits and considerations for families

Presenter: Mark Souweidane, M.D. - Vice Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and Director of Pediatric Neurological Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

🔗 Register Here - This event is free but registration is required: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2GwuVn8mTqGGB9yRgWeAvA #/registration

⚠️ Note: This event is not eligible for CME credit

08/04/2025

Upcoming Patient Education Webinar 💥

Join Dr. Michael Kaplitt tonight for an informative virtual session focused on treatment options for Essential Tremor (ET) and Tremor-Dominant Parkinson’s Disease (TDPD).

This free webinar offers expert insights on:
- Personalized treatment approaches
- Innovative therapies that enhance quality of life
- Support resources for patients and families

Whether you're living with ET or TDPD, or caring for someone who is, this session is designed to empower and inform. 👥

Register now: https://events.weill.cornell.edu/event/from-dependent-to-independent-treatment-options-for-et-and-pd

08/01/2025

We're honored to share the August 2025 edition of our WCM Neurosurgery Newsletter, Inside Neurosurgery, highlighting remarkable achievements and innovative breakthroughs.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/4l8bhuQ

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Thank you for following along and supporting our mission to advance neurological care around the world. Join our community of colleagues, patients, and supporters by subscribing to stay connected with the latest in neurosurgical innovation.

07/30/2025

Ever wonder what I would do if I weren’t in medicine? In this video, I'll share the career path I might have pursued in another life.

Learn more about me at https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org/faculty/mark-m-souweidane-md

07/28/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Kaplitt, recipient of a new departmental award honoring exceptional teamwork and compassionate care—the first MD to receive it.

His quick action and personal commitment during a recent case at DHK ensured a vulnerable patient received urgent neurosurgical intervention the very next day.

This honor reflects not just Dr. Kaplitt’s leadership, but the power of collaboration, vigilance, and putting patients first.

Tag a teammate who inspires you.

07/24/2025