Events
Celebrating Excellence in Neurosurgery Research!Congratulations to Azam Ahmed, MD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, who was part of a team awarded a U.S. patent for “SHIELD” by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in July.
This recognition highlights the innovative research taking place at the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and the important work of our faculty in advancing patient care and neuroscience.
Research Day Postponed
Microsurgery and Microvascular Anastomosis Course
September 19 | 8:00am - 3:30pm
School of Medicine and Public Health - Madison, WI
Scan the QR code for the course flyer and registration
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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!
Residency Program
Grand Rounds
Message from the Chairman
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
Mission Statement
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.
