Special Programs
The Weill Cornell Medicine Chiari CARE program offers evaluation and treatment for individuals with Chiari malformation and other complex congenital malformations of the central nervous system,
The Clinical Neuro-Oncology Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery offers world-class research and medical treatment for cancers affecting the brain and spine.
The comprehensive Cognitive Remediation Program focuses on improving working memory, attention, and focus. A new five-week version of the program includes personal consultation, telephone sessions,
The past few decades have seen a dramatic improvement in our understanding of brain health. Far and away our most complex organ, the brain is responsible for not just physical functioning but also
Surgery is the only treatment for craniosynostosis. There are several surgical options, including open surgery (called cranial vault remodeling) and endoscopic surgery (called suturectomy).
The Endoscopic Spine Surgery Program at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care offers the most advanced, least invasive option for relief
The Facial Pain Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery is an innovative program that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of two of the most disabling causes of facial pain
Now available to Medicare patients: This innovative treatment for essential tremor and Parkinsonian tremor is now covered by Medicare and available to our patients at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill
We take seriously our commitment to improving health care and saving lives around the world. Our faculty members regularly travel to international meetings and courses to help train surgeons in other
Venous sinus stenting is a new, minimally invasive procedure that has the potential to cure pulsatile tinnitus and IIH — nearly instantly.
The pediatric neurosurgeons of the Neurofibromatosis Surgery Program have expertise in diagnosing and treating neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis in young patients, specializing in the surgical
Fluency in multiple languages helps our neurosurgeons care for a diverse population in Queens. World-class physicians on the faculty of an Ivy League university medical center, these experts bring
Our comprehensive offering includes diagnostics, medical treatment, and surgery. Find out more about our Pediatric Epilepsy Program
The Pediatric Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery Program Weill Cornell Medicine is dedicated to providing patients with compassionate, state-of-the-science care and treatment. Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr
The Pediatric Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery is dedicated to providing young patients with the advanced diagnostics and surgical interventions
The Pulsatile Tinnitus Program offers patients a path for diagnosis and treatment of this condition. There are two key elements in this effort:
Spinal deformity occurs when the curves of the spine differ from the normal, gentle S-shape seen from the side, or the straight line down the back of a normal spine. Spinal deformities, including
Neurosurgeon-in-Chief Philip Stieg specializes in cerebrovascular disorders and tumors of the skull base.
The Spinal Tumor Program at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is an innovative subspecialty dedicated to patients with tumors of the spine and spinal cord. The goal of
The Surgical Neuro-oncology Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery offers specializes in the surgical treatment of cancers affecting the brain and spine. Under the leadership of
Started by Dr. Hartl in 2008, this project brings lifesaving treatment to East Africa -- by developing skills and training local surgeons to use locally available resources
A traumatic injury can happen in the blink of an eye — in a fall or a car accident, after a misstep on the job or a collision on a playing field, even as the result of a gunshot. When the incident
Venous sinus stenting (VSS) is a minimally invasive procedure that may be appropriate for patients who have venous sinus stenosis (narrowing) on MRI or CT and who suffer the symptoms of idiopathic
Advanced Services
The specialty nobody knows they need — until they need it, fast — interventional neuroradiology takes advantage of high-tech imaging equipment to guide the specialist's work
The Laser Surgery Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery uses state-of-the-art laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) to treat patients with certain brain lesions using tiny beams
Minimally invasive neurosurgery utilizes small, flexible, lighted tubes called endoscopes to visualize various parts of the brain, skull base, or spinal cord through small openings. Endoscopes serve
The Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery offers the latest in advanced minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments for a wide range of conditions.
Multidisciplinary Programs
The Acoustic Neuroma Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery is dedicated to delivering advanced treatments to patients affected by these tumors. The multidisciplinary team, led by
The Back and Neck Pain Program at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating conditions of the
The Back and Neck Pain Program at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating conditions of the
The Brain Metastases Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of metastatic brain tumors and leptomeningeal disease.
The interdisciplinary CSF Leak Program at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York was established to provide a full spectrum of care for patients experiencing leaks of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A CSF
The Epilepsy Surgery Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery is a part of the widely acclaimed Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, which
The Weill Cornell Medicine Multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Program is co-directed by Dr. Caitlin Hoffman of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and Dr. Vikash Modi of Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Pain is extremely complex and requires the participation of any number of specialists to address. That’s why the Pain Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery takes such a thorough,
The neuro-oncology program of Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery is a multidisciplinary service that sees hundreds of patients a year with malignant tumors of the brain and spine. We know an
Our Neuromodulation Program, which includes specialists from Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery and Weill Cornell Pain Medicine, is one of the largest such practices in New York.
Many children experience neuromotor issues — meaning walking, balancing, and movement. The NeuroMotor Disorders Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery brings together a
Tumors involving the eye are among the most frightening diagnoses any patient may hear — they affect appearance, put vision at risk, and may even be life-threatening. Diagnosing and treating these
When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor or spine tumor, a number of specialists need to participate in the treatment plan. Weill Cornell Medicine's Pediatric Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Program
Disorders of the neuroendocrine system are extremely complex conditions that require coordinated multidisciplinary care. The Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Program at Weill Cornell Medicine
The Stroke Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery is a leader in the treatment and prevention of stroke. Our multidisciplinary stroke team is comprised of endovascular neurosurgeons,
