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Department of Neurosurgery
Educational Excellence | Cutting-Edge Research

Our research programs focus on a better understanding of complex and difficult neurological diseases, which can lead to more effective future treatments.

Our Faculty
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Faculty
Residency Program
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Residents
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Our Research Labs
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Education & Training

Our residents have gone on to lead neurosurgical departments throughout the country and we teach medical students the fundamentals of neurosurgery.

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Graduate Program

Our research explores a wide spectrum of neurosurgical problems from the latest techniques in fighting brain tumors to using stem cells to treat spinal injuries and stroke to the use of cancer-fighting vaccines.

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Patient Care

Whether your condition is common or complex, we understand every patient is unique and we treat each as a priority.

Headlines

New clinic improves access for positional plagiocephaly patients on the east side of the Metro area

After a couple of years getting things in place – and a pandemic to wait out – the new M Health Fairview positional plagiocephaly clinic is now open in Maplewood on the east side of the Twin Cities Metro area.

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Haines Family Lecturer says life as a trialist neurosurgeon has enabled him to connect more deeply with neurological disease and his patients

In May of 2012, Neurosurgery Department Professor Emeritus Stephen Haines, MD, and his late father, Gerald Haines, MD, PhD, established the Haines Family Lectureship on Clinical Research in Neurosurgery.

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Department welcomes PGY1 residents

Two new residents began their seven-year journey with the Department on July 1, 2023. Both bring unique perspectives and extensive experience to their residency.

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