University of Wisconsin–Madison
A UW Med Flight helicopter flies above the University of Wisconsin-Madison

A UW Med Flight helicopter flies above the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Capitol Building

The Wisconsin State Capitol building and Monona Terrace at night.

UW Health

An aerial photograph of the UWHealth medical campus.

Neurosurgery Group Photo 2022

 

Events

SMPH Pet Costume Contest

SMPH is excited to once again continue the popular SMPH Pet Costume Contest. The contest submission dates are Oct. 7-Nov. 15 and voting will be held from Nov. 18-22. The winner announced on Nov. 29. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of and increase participation in the Partners in Giving Program and have some fun at the same time.
Pet contest submission form: How to Give:

Together we do more

The 52st annual Partners in Giving campaign runs from Oct 7-Dec. 3. This year’s campaign theme is “Together We Do More.” State, UW and UW Health employees in Dane County joined together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally.
How to Give:

Lily's Fund Grant 2 - Congratulations to Dr Raheel Ahmed

Mapping the Neural Network in Children with Epilepsy
Dr. Raheel Ahmed's research plans to combine advanced neuroimaging and clinical data collected from multiple major epilepsy centers. His goal is to analyze and identify neural network changes associated with epilepsy in children that will translate into better care for children and adults. Read more scan the QR code below.



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Message from the Chairman

Dr. Robert J. Dempsey
Dr. Robert J. Dempsey

Welcome to the website for the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurological Surgery. In this website you will learn about our department, which is dedicated to providing the very best clinical neurosurgical care for the many disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, as well as the blood vessels which support them. You will learn about our work on disorders such as:

  • brain tumors
  • stroke
  • brain hemorrhages from aneurysms (congenital or acquired abnormalities)
  • spinal cord injuries or degenerations of the spinal and peripheral nerve disorders
  • pediatric and congenital disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • degenerative disorders of the brain and spine

Read more…

Mission Statement

A W crest emblem is seen on the Field House from inside of Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Oct. 6, 2012. (Photo by Bryce Richter / UW-Madison)

 

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provides outstanding care and treatment for patients with brain, spine, and peripheral nerve diseases, disorders, and injuries; advances neuroscience knowledge through basic and clinical research; and trains students, residents, and fellows.