Michelle M. Buontempo, senior nurse practitioner and pediatric neurosurgical craniofacial program coordinator at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Neurological Surgery, has been appointed chair of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Committee for the Joint Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).
Michelle Buontempo, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPNP
Buontempo’s appointment is a distinguished honor, recognizing her leadership among a competitive group of advanced practice providers and programs across North America. She will serve a two-year term leading the APP Committee, vital in advancing clinical practice, education, and research within pediatric neurosurgery.
In this role, Buontempo will guide initiatives to engage and support APP members, foster professional networking, and promote best practices through research and clinical updates. The committee also liaises with the section’s Executive Committee on APP practice and involvement issues, contributing to membership engagement and conference planning efforts.
“We are extremely proud of Michelle’s well-deserved recognition and leadership at the national level,” said Dr. Mark M. Souweidane, vice chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery, director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. “Her expertise and commitment continue to elevate our program and the field of pediatric neurosurgery.”
Dr. Caitlin Hoffman, co-director of the Multidisciplinary Craniofacial Program and a pediatric neurosurgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, also praised Buontempo’s achievement. “Michelle’s leadership, compassion, and tireless dedication to advancing pediatric neurosurgical care make her an exceptional choice for this national role,” said Dr. Hoffman. “We are thrilled to see her contributions recognized by our colleagues nationwide.”
Buontempo has extensive experience in multidisciplinary care coordination for craniofacial patients and has been instrumental in advancing pediatric neurosurgical care at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Please join us in congratulating Michelle Buontempo on this outstanding achievement and celebrating her leadership and dedication to advancing pediatric neurosurgical care nationwide.
