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Department of Neurosurgery

DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES

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The Department of Neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a premier academic training institution, offering incredible residency and fellowship programs that emphasize in-depth clinical exposure, expansive research, and superb patient care. Established in 1914, we are one of the leading neurosurgery departments in the world—ranked No. 1 for NIH funding in New York, and No. 17 in the United States. As one of the largest subspecialties at Mount Sinai, the Department of Neurosurgery performs more than 3,300 open neurosurgeries, 2,200 endovascular procedures, and 300 stroke thrombectomies a year.

Combining both clinical prowess and robust research, we attract faculty that are not only the top in their field but are globally recognized for their contributions in brain, spine, and central nervous system disorders. We specialize in a variety of neurosurgery subspecialties, including brain tumors, cerebrovascular disorders, neurosurgical oncology, neuromodulation, complex spinal surgery, epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, movement disorders, pediatrics, neurocritical care, and neurotrauma.

The close collaboration between our research and clinical teams ensures that our findings can rapidly translate to new therapies and approaches to patient care. We are committed to fostering an environment of innovation, as evidenced by our Mount Sinai BioDesign center. Through a synergistic partnership between clinicians, technologists, and industry leaders, Mount Sinai BioDesign creates a dynamic ecosystem where novel concepts are transformed into patents, prototypes, and, ultimately, commercially viable products. The success of Mount Sinai BioDesign is evidenced by its robust patent portfolio, multiple funded startups, and ongoing validation studies.

Our Department also uniquely offers an internal, neurosurgical, Academic Research Organization that conducts multicenter clinical trials, manages data-coordinating centers, and operates core labs. Specializing in both endovascular and open neurosurgery, we emphasize trial outcomes and cost-efficient solutions. Extensive data from numerous studies is processed and housed within the Department, providing a valuable resource for residents, fellows, and other trainees.

 

 

Meet the Chair

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Joshua B Bederson, MD
PROFESSOR AND SYSTEM CHAIR | Neurosurgery

Dr. Bederson is an internationally renowned neurosurgeon, recognized as one of the leading skull base and cerebrovascular surgeons.

Residencies and Fellowships

Neurosurgery Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Residents gain exposure to large caseloads across all neurosurgical subspecialties.

Neuroendovascular Surgery Fellowship

Training the next generation of physicians in neurological diseases.

Neurocritical Care Fellowship

Fellows train to become exceptional neurointensivists.

Cerebrovascular and Neurologic Critical Care Pre-Residency Fellowship

Medical students can strengthen their clinical foundation their residency.

Research at the Department of Neurosurgery

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56 Researchers

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Recent Publications

Invasion of glioma cells through confined space requires membrane tension regulation and mechano-electrical coupling via Plexin-B2. Nature Communications

Performance of Radiomics-based machine learning and deep learning-based methods in the prediction of tumor grade in meningioma a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurgical Review

Spinal neurotrauma outcomes at the “epicenter of the epicenter” of the United States COVID-19 pandemic. Discover public health

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Grand Rounds

Global Health: Neurosurgical Mission to Mongolia 2024
Neurocritical Care Conference: Hemaglobin Targets for Patients with Acute Brain Injury
Mechanical forces, cell agility, and therapeutic opportunities for CNS diseases: Jenny Zou, MD, PhD
Spine Conference presented by Trevor Hardigan, MD, PhD (PGY-7)
Exploring Syringomyelia - February 19, 2025
Chiari Malformations - February 19, 2025
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