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A world leader in neurological and spine health. Excellence in patient care, cutting-edge research, and training. Join us in advancing neurosurgical health.

Welcome to the Department of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where exceptional patient care, innovative research and cutting edge technology converge in a world-class academic environment for the treatment of neurological diseases. Columbia Neurosurgery’s vision is to provide clarity and the best possible outcomes for all of our patien

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08/19/2025

Minimally invasive surgery is opening new doors for patients who once had limited options.

Dr. Dean Chou, Chief of the Division at Columbia Neurosurgery, recently spoke with NewYork-Presbyterian about how these advanced techniques are transforming care and delivering the same results as open surgery with:

🔹 Smaller incisions
🔹 Less tissue trauma
🔹 Faster recovery

🔗 Read more:

https://healthmatters.nyp.org/can-minimally-invasive-surgery-treat-scoliosis/?pk_vid=23a0564bd090936e17551934224def67&utm_content=sked_68a4f5af9dd43dc68fb3b1d9&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

08/15/2025

Columbia Neurosurgery residents—from PGY-1 to PGY-6—recently took part in a hands-on microsurgery training day at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 🧠🔬

For many, it was their first time behind the microscope, learning to suture 1 mm vessels and getting a feel for the precision that endovascular neurosurgery demands.

From silastic tubes to chicken vessels to rat arteries, the day was packed with new skills, fine-motor challenges, and big lightbulb moments.

Even after one day, participants noted major improvements in their basic surgical technique, and several are now eager to pursue formal microsurgical training.

Shoutout to Nina Yoh, MD, for organizing this incredible day in the lab!

08/12/2025

Meet Dr. Deborah Boyett, PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Columbia Neurosurgery.

Originally from San Antonio and a Stanford grad, Dr. Boyett found her calling in during medical school at Columbia and never looked back.

Her clinical research explores cutting-edge techniques for intra-arterial drug delivery in and neuro-oncologic care.

When she's not in the OR, you’ll find her deep in women’s literature, swimming open water, or chasing new passport stamps.

08/11/2025

August is , and we're proud to highlight the specialized divisions that make Columbia Neurosurgery a world leader in brain and spine care.

Each division combines clinical expertise, cutting-edge research, and a deep commitment to education.

From aneurysms to epilepsy, pediatric tumors to complex spine deformities, our teams bring unmatched experience and compassion to every case.

Swipe through to meet our core divisions—and discover the depth of care, innovation, and training that defines Columbia.

08/07/2025

Apple TV+’s Severance captivated audiences with its mind-bending premise—and at Comic-Con 2025 last month, Columbia’s Dr. Sean Lavine brought real-world neuroscience into the conversation.

As Professor of Neurological Surgery and Chief of the Cerebrovascular Division at NYP and Columbia, Dr. Lavine joined fellow experts for “The Science of ,” a panel exploring brain-computer interfaces, identity, and the ethics of memory manipulation.

Fun fact: the show’s producers even contacted Dr. Lavine’s office during development to discuss the scientific plausibility of the “severance” procedure.

📷 Image credit: Apple TV+

08/05/2025

We're excited to share our Brainwaves 2025 program! 🧠

Our team at Columbia Neurosurgery will be sharing our recent work and approaches, and we're thrilled to have Dr. Michael Wang & Dr. Fred Barker as keynote speakers.

Are you registered yet? It's not too late. Check out the link below for more information.

https://web.cvent.com/event/d3a99f98-1c7f-4e9b-b24f-d5753af361af/summary

07/30/2025

Columbia Neurosurgery was proud to be well represented at this year’s Neurosurgicalsocietyofamerica Annual Meeting in Punta Mita, Mexico

Some Columbia Neurosurgery highlights:
🔹 Dr. Guy McKhann served as President and delivered the Presidential Address
🔹 Dr. Don Quest received the Society’s highest honor—the Medal for Outstanding Service
🔹 Dr. Brett Youngerman won Best Abstract by an Invited Guest
🔹 Presentations also included Drs. Connolly, Winfree, Chou, Baltuch, and Chan on topics ranging from BMI and spine surgery to phrenic neuropathy and peer support in medicine.

Swipe for scenes from an inspiring weekend of leadership, innovation, and collaboration.

07/29/2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Brett Youngerman on being named to the list! 🏆

This honor reflects his outstanding clinical expertise, commitment to patient care, and recognition by peers across the medical community.

We’re proud to see his dedication to advancing the field of neurosurgery celebrated on a national stage.

07/25/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Arjun Adapa (PGY-4) on Double Victory at the Virtual NYSNS Resident Research Night! 👏

Dr. Adapa was awarded first place by the judges and also received the “People’s Choice Award” from all attendees, for his presentation.

He shared that genetically engineered bacteria offer an attractive solution in cancer therapy due to their ability to:

🦠 Home tumor microenvironments
🦠 Carry cytotoxic payloads
🦠 Prime immune cells

He and his team developed an attenuated, engineered E. Coli strain that is safe in the brain and improves survival in a mouse model of glioma.

07/22/2025

In honor of , we wanted to share this fantastic animation our team did to showcase different types of .

What do you think?

07/21/2025

In a cross-sectional study of nearly 59,000 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), fewer than 10% received the comprehensive neurodiagnostic evaluation that can pave the way to surgical or specialized treatment.

“Utilization was especially low outside academic centers, underscoring a broader gap in access to appropriate care,” says Dr. Brett Youngerman.

“Encouragingly, evaluation rates were higher among patients with more frequent nonemergency visits and those treated in academic settings—pointing to a clear opportunity: expanding regular engagement with specialized epilepsy centers may help close this gap.”

This study also highlights the power of using a common data model to track adherence to best practices across health systems—offering a scalable tool for future quality improvement.

🧠 Read the full paper:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38557864/?utm_content=sked_687a9797e3542a9df05e8c00&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

07/17/2025

Are you coming to Brainwaves 2025?! 🧠

Join Columbia Neurosurgery this September 25–26 at The Standard Hotel in NYC for two days of bold ideas, cutting-edge research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

From the latest in glioblastoma trials to functional neurosurgery, cerebrovascular innovations, and minimally invasive spine, Brainwaves brings together world leaders shaping the future of neurosurgical care.

🔗 Reserve your seat now!

https://web.cvent.com/event/d3a99f98-1c7f-4e9b-b24f-d5753af361af/summary?utm_content=sked_687974650cdb1821a54d715e&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

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