Columbia University Department of Neurological Surgery

Columbia University Department of Neurological Surgery 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 patients – and we want you to be a part of that effort. Columbia Neurosurgery’s page is an online information platform provided to the community for educational purposes only. Any and all comments are monitored and reviewed to ensure they comply with our commenting guidelines. If you have specific neurosurgical-related health condition, please call your healthcare provider for examination, or contact us through our website at www.columbianeursurgery.org. By viewing or posting comments, links or other information on Columbia Neurosurgery’s page, you agree to:

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Only 10 days to go until ! 🧠Join us Sept 25–26 at The Standard, High Line in NYC for two days of clinical updates, expe...
09/15/2025

Only 10 days to go until ! 🧠

Join us Sept 25–26 at The Standard, High Line in NYC for two days of clinical updates, expert case discussions, and real connections with leaders in and .

✔️ Earn up to 8.5 CME credits
✔️ Hear from national leaders like Dr. Fred Barker & Dr. Michael Wang
✔️ Network with peers & pioneers

It’s not too late—🔗 click the link in bio/below to register today!

https://web.cvent.com/event/d3a99f98-1c7f-4e9b-b24f-d5753af361af/summary?utm_content=sked_68b88c72fe61fa875a16e4cd&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Apple TV's Severance is up for 27 Awards tonight, and Columbia Neurosurgery is proud to have had a seat in the convers...
09/14/2025

Apple TV's Severance is up for 27 Awards tonight, and Columbia Neurosurgery is proud to have had a seat in the conversation.

Fun fact: The show’s producers consulted Dr. Sean Lavine, Professor of Neurological Surgery and Chief of the Cerebrovascular Division at NYP/Columbia, during development to discuss the scientific plausibility of their concept.

From brain-computer interfaces to the ethics of memory manipulation, Dr. Lavine brought expertise from the operating room into a pop culture spotlight.

At Comic-Con this summer, Dr. Lavine joined a panel on The Science of to explore the real-world neuroscience behind the show’s mind-bending premise.

Best of luck to the Severance team at the tonight! 👏

We’re honored to welcome two world-renowned keynote speakers to :📌 Michael Y. Wang, MD, MBA, FAANS – Professor of Neuro...
09/13/2025

We’re honored to welcome two world-renowned keynote speakers to :

📌 Michael Y. Wang, MD, MBA, FAANS – Professor of Neurological Surgery & Rehab Medicine; Spine Fellowship Director & Chief of Neurosurgery, University of Miami Hospital
🗓️ September 25, 2:40 PM – “Reflections in Minimally Invasive ”

📌 Fred G. Barker, MD – Professor of , Harvard Medical School; Director of Cranial Base Surgery, Mass General Brigham; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group
🗓️ September 26, 8:30 AM – “Reflections on Neurosurgical Oncology”

Come meet Dr. Barker and Dr. Wang at Brainwaves September 25–26 at The Standard, High Line in NYC. Experience two days of expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and clinical updates across brain tumors, spine, vascular, functional, trauma, and pediatric neurosurgery.

🔗 Seats are limited—Register today to secure your spot in the link below:

https://web.cvent.com/event/d3a99f98-1c7f-4e9b-b24f-d5753af361af/summary?utm_content=sked_68c086d28ea9cafb8f70460d&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

September is 🧠Columbia Neurosurgery is proud to be home to top neurosurgeons specializing in aneurysms, including: E. ...
09/10/2025

September is 🧠

Columbia Neurosurgery is proud to be home to top neurosurgeons specializing in aneurysms, including:

E. Sander Connolly Jr., MD
Sean D. Lavine, MD
Grace K. Mandigo, MD
Eleonora Spinazzi, MD
Max Steven Shutran, MD
Alexander D. Ramos, MD, PhD
Taemin Oh, MD (Pediatric)
Neil A. Feldstein, MD (Pediatric)
Kamil W. Nowicki, MD, PhD

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Facts from The Brain Aneurysm Foundation

How should doctors approach long-term -associated tumors (LEATs), which often affect children and young adults with sei...
09/04/2025

How should doctors approach long-term -associated tumors (LEATs), which often affect children and young adults with seizures?

A new review by Drs. Arjun Adapa, Hannah Haile, and Guy McKhann explores this question, highlighting what’s known — and what’s emerging — in care.

Key takeaways:
🔹 LEATs can drive through changes in neurotransmission, glial signaling, and inflammation.
🔹 Surgery remains the most effective treatment, with seizure freedom rates >80% in well-selected patients.
🔹 New approaches like laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and targeted molecular therapies (such as BRAF inhibitors) are offering more individualized options.
🔹 Future directions include refining classification, developing biomarkers for outcomes, and advancing precision therapies.

For patients, this underscores an important message: effective treatment is possible, and care is becoming more personalized than ever.

📖 Read the full paper in the link below:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40506868/?utm_content=sked_68b88a3de8d96e1e1b59a6f4&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

is back for our 2nd annual event—this year at The Standard, High Line in NYC, September 26–27. This isn’t just any con...
09/03/2025

is back for our 2nd annual event—this year at The Standard, High Line in NYC, September 26–27.

This isn’t just any conference location.

The Standard sits right on the High Line, in the heart of the Meatpacking District. It's a spot where cobblestone streets meet cutting-edge art, architecture, and energy.

Step outside the hotel and you’re surrounded by world-class dining, iconic views, and the kind of New York City vibe you can’t replicate anywhere else.

Here are 5 must-sees while you’re in the neighborhood.

Register today! Link below.

https://web.cvent.com/event/d3a99f98-1c7f-4e9b-b24f-d5753af361af/summary?utm_content=sked_68b86c4ce8d96e1e1b593613&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Meet Carissa, a world traveler who faced an unexpected health crisis far from home—and made the brave decision to seek c...
08/25/2025

Meet Carissa, a world traveler who faced an unexpected health crisis far from home—and made the brave decision to seek care from one of the nation's top Moyamoya experts, Columbia Neurosurgery Chair Dr. E. Sander Connolly.

After suffering a “mini-stroke” while abroad, Carissa was diagnosed with , a rare cerebrovascular condition. Determined to get the best care possible, she traveled from Virginia to New York for treatment.

Now fully recovered, Carissa is back to work, traveling again, and celebrating her health. She says, "They didn't just treat my condition; they treated me as a whole person. That level of care is rare and deserves to be celebrated."

💙 Read her full story here:

https://www.neurosurgery.columbia.edu/patient-care/patient-stories/carissas-story-world-travelers-journey-find-right-expert-moyamoya-deep-expertise-outweighed-being-close-home?utm_content=sked_6899fb3b0f70bae293380746&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Columbia Neurosurgery is proud to mark a major milestone: 500 focused ultrasound procedures for essential tremor have no...
08/22/2025

Columbia Neurosurgery is proud to mark a major milestone: 500 focused ultrasound procedures for essential tremor have now been completed across the NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) collaborative program—a joint effort between neurosurgeons at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine.

This program, co-led by Dr. Gordon Baltuch (Columbia) and Dr. Michael Kaplitt (Cornell), exemplifies the power of academic partnership in delivering cutting-edge, non-invasive care for patients with essential tremor and . Both physicians perform bilateral procedures and are preparing to treat Parkinson’s symptoms beyond tremor with newly FDA-approved technology targeting the pallidothalamic tract.

is an incision-free treatment that uses sound waves to target the brain regions causing , often delivering life-changing results in a single outpatient session.

Columbia and Cornell’s collaborative focused ultrasound program is now among the most active in the nation, and continues to grow.

📍 To learn more, visit:

https://www.neurosurgery.columbia.edu/patient-care/treatments/focused-ultrasound?utm_content=sked_68a78e7fabefc8a8477bb27d&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

08/21/2025

From thought-provoking lectures to real connections with leaders in and , last year’s event set the tone for what’s next in academic neurosurgery.

This year, we’re bringing it to NYC. Join us for , September 25–26 at The Standard Hotel for two days of cutting-edge clinical updates, expert case discussions, and invaluable networking with peers and pioneers.

➡️ Earn up to 8.5 CME credits
➡️ Connect with national leaders like Dr. Fred Barker and Dr. Michael Wang

🔗 Don’t miss your chance to be in the room, and register today! https://web.cvent.com/event/d3a99f98-1c7f-4e9b-b24f-d5753af361af/summary?utm_content=sked_68a656e1cd8fafcf2b99a3e6&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

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