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Expanded use of focused ultrasound opens new options for patients with advanced movement disorders

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of staged bilateral focused ultrasound for the treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease, marking a significant advancement in care for patients whose symptoms are not adequately controlled...

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Dr. H. Allison Bender, Director of Neuropsychological Services in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded the Jerry Sweet Leadership Award by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN). The national honor recognizes neuropsychologists whose recent leadership has made a distinctive and lasting impact on the field.

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Dr. Stieg, Dr. Bender, and Neuropsychology externs

All three student-led submissions from Weill Cornell Medicine's Neuropsychological Services have been accepted for presentation at the prestigious Grand Rounds program at the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) this November in Los Angeles.

The NAN Grand Rounds format is highly competitive, with a large number of applicants vying for just four to five presentation slots annually. The format resembles a case presentation that is workshopped in front of a large...

dr. marcus

The Department of Neurological Surgery is proud to celebrate Dr. Marcus Aspegren, who has been named the 2025 Emergency Department Consultant of the Year by the Weill Cornell Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

Each year, this prestigious award recognizes one consulting...

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Dr. Brice Martin, instructor of pharmacology in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded a grant of up to $50,000 from the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research. The funding will support a groundbreaking investigation into the use of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) and ThermoDox®—a thermosensitive...

super doctors

Weill Cornell Medicine proudly celebrates 15 outstanding faculty members in the Department of Neurological Surgery who have been named to the 2025 New York Super Doctors and Rising Stars lists. These physicians were selected through a rigorous, peer-nominated process for their clinical excellence and commitment to advancing care in the fields of brain, spine, and pediatric neurosurgery.

The following physicians have been recognized as 2025 Super Doctors:

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Dr. Philip E. Stieg reflects on the closing of a historic OR and the promise of a new, modern space.

For decades, Room 22 at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been home to some of the field's most complex and pioneering neurosurgical procedures. Earlier this month, the Department of Neurological Surgery marked a historic milestone: the final case performed in this storied operating room.

“For years, Room 22 allowed us...

billy Joel

When beloved musician Billy Joel announced that he was canceling his upcoming concerts due to a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), many fans were unfamiliar with the condition. His statement, shared via Instagram, noted that recent performances had exacerbated symptoms, including issues with hearing, vision, and balance—symptoms that ultimately led to the discovery of the neurological disorder.

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Michael Kaplitt

The Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael G. Kaplitt as the David and Ursel Barnes Professor in Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Dr. Michael Kaplitt is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and a leader in functional neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He has dedicated his career to advancing minimally invasive treatments for neurological disease. His pioneering research in gene...

dr. fouda

Dr. Mohammed A. Fouda, Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Innovations at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded a second year of support from the Daedalus Fund for Innovation to advance his bioresorbable cranial...

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