University of Wisconsin–Madison

Department of Neurological Surgery

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
A UW Med Flight helicopter flies above the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

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The Wisconsin State Capitol building and Monona Terrace at night.

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Neurosurgery Dept Photo 2022

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The UW Resident Experience

Watch these videos to get a glimpse of what it is like to be a UW Neurological Surgery resident!

The Resident Experience

Residency Program

Robert J. Dempsey, MD (right) gives a hands-on surgical demonstration to our PGY 1 resident, Niall Buckley, MD.

Grand Rounds

Dr. Steinmetz with residents and faculty

Neurosurgery Update

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

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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.