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

UW-Madison Covid-19 Response >>

For the latest campus news and information related to UW-Madison’s COVID-19 response, visit the official response page at https://covidresponse.wisc.edu/

 

Events

Nominate a nurse now through 11/24/23
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National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week Sept. 18-22: Postdoctoral fellows play a vital role in our research enterprise through contributions as scientists, leaders and mentors. Share your appreciation with the postdocs you know. Resources for postdocs are available from the campus Office of Postdoctoral Studies and the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association.

Annual Benefits Enrollment - Walk In Sessions
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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.