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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...

Weill Cornell Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery proudly announces that Dr. Mark Souweidane has been appointed the Michels Family Professor of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. This esteemed appointment recognizes Dr. Souweidane’s decades-long leadership and innovation in pediatric neurosurgery, particularly in treating pediatric brain tumors.

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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...

At Weill Cornell Medicine, the Functional Neurosurgery Program has been at the forefront of treating complex movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia for over 25 years. With groundbreaking approaches and a commitment to innovation, the program continues to shape the future of neurological care.

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