Neurosurgery
About Us
The Department of Neurosurgery at Tulane University School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing the care of patients with disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system through excellence in clinical care, education, research, and community engagement. As part of the Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, our faculty bring together expertise across the full spectrum of neurosurgical subspecialties, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for both routine and complex neurological conditions.
Our fellowship-trained neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, researchers, and residents work collaboratively to deliver innovative treatments while advancing the field through scientific discovery. From minimally invasive spine surgery and cerebrovascular care to brain tumor treatment, skull base surgery, neurotrauma, and functional neurosurgery, we are committed to improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life for the patients and communities we serve.
As the only Tier 1 research university in the Gulf South, Tulane Neurosurgery combines leading-edge research with exceptional clinical care. Our growing research enterprise focuses on stroke, cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and other neurological disorders, helping translate scientific discoveries into new therapies and improved patient outcomes.
Education remains central to our mission. Through our residency and fellowship programs, we train the next generation of neurosurgeons while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Together, we are shaping the future of neurosurgery while providing compassionate, world-class care throughout the Gulf South and beyond.
Tulane Neurosurgery provides comprehensive subspecialty care, and each physician is fellowship trained and able to accommodate the most complex medical cases. We are the only Tier 1 research University in the Gulf South. We don’t just implement best practices; we develop them.
Tulane Stroke Patient Makes Amazing Recovery
The Tulane Stroke Program is certified by the Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the first in Louisiana to earn AHA/ASA Target Stroke Elite Plus status for our efficient evaluation and treatments of stroke. This means we have proven to a national accreditation body that we consistently meet and/or surpass national standardized guidelines for the care of stroke patients.
