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Each year thousands of people in upstate New York receive diagnoses for which neurological surgery is indicated. Today, patients with diseases and disorders of the brain, nervous system, and spinal cord can expect excellent outcomes, thanks to new techniques and technologies available at the University of Rochester.
At the University of Rochester Department of Neurosurgery, we have brought together an outstanding team of specialized neurosurgeons who can now offer adult and pediatric patients full-service, state-of-the-art neurosurgical care.
Equally important is our shared commitment to work with referring and primary care physicians to care for each patient and family with respect, compassion, and personal attention.
Whether the need is for neurosurgical intervention for brain or spinal tumors, malformations, trauma, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's or other movement disorders, or for pain control, our clinical Centers of Excellence now enable us to give each patient the best hope for survival and the highest possible quality of life.
As part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Health neurosurgeons work in well-coordinated multidisciplinary teams with other outstanding clinicians and researchers, enabling us to develop the most appropriate program for care for each individual. Our academic medical center-based practice also benefits patients through the fastest possible translation of scientific findings from bench to bedside for cutting edge clinical care.
We welcome the opportunity to work with referring physicians and primary care providers in support of patients who require neurosurgical care. We are maintaining our strong ties throughout the region, nationally and internationally. We offer immediate access to the highest level of subspecialty neurosurgical care and timely ongoing communication. We put our patients first, through a higher level of caring.
Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD
Frank P. Smith Professor and Chair
Department of Neurosurgery
| Image-Guided Neurosurgery Center | |
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State-of-the-art computer navigation systems for mapping of the brain and spine allow safer and less invasive approaches to surgery.
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Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD G. Edward Vates, MD, PhD Kevin A. Walter, MD |
Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center |
The Brain Tumor Center provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors in both children and adults. Revolutionary new technologies allow successful treatment of deep-seated or previously inoperable tumors. This Center is made possible by collaboration between specialists in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.
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Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD Thomas G. Rodenhouse, MD G. Edward Vates, MD, PhD Howard J. Silberstein, MD Kevin A. Walter, MD Paul K. Maurer, MD James Maxwell, MD Pierre Girgis, MD Jason H. Huang, MD Andrew M. Wensel, MD |
Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
| Non-invasive surgical treatment of brain and spinal tumors and vascular malformations is now possible. Through the precise delivery of highly focused radiation, ablation of previously inoperable brain lesions is routinely achieved. |
Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD G. Edward Vates, MD, PhD Kevin A. Walter, MD |
Neurosurgical Spine Center |
Neurosurgeons work collaboratively with specialists in rehabilitative medicine and orthopaedics to ensure the most
appropriate care for each patient.
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Pierre Girgis, MD Jason H. Huang, MD Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD Paul K. Maurer, MD James Maxwell, MD Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD Thomas G. Rodenhouse, MD Howard J. Silberstein, MD G. Edward Vates, MD, PhD Kevin A. Walter, MD Andrew M. Wensel, MD |
Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Neurosurgery Center |
We are pleased to be able to offer surgical treatment such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease, dystonia and tremor in collaboration with Strong Health's outstanding Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit.
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Andrew M. Wensel, MD |
Stroke Neurosurgery Center |
We have created the region's only combined Neurosurgical/ NeuroRadiological Endovascular program for the treatment of stroke, aneurysms, and AVM. Working collaboratively with specialists in our Stroke Center, this broad, holistic approach ensures the most appropriate, least invasive treatment for each patient.
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Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD Paul K. Maurer, MD G. Edward Vates, MD. PhD |
Pediatric Neurosurgery Center |
Children with a wide variety of brain and spinal cord problems receive neurosurgical care, with special attention for their families as well. Because of the volume of patients we see, our pediatric neurosurgical staff is able to offer dedicated multi-disciplinary clinics for patients with brain tumor, Spina Bifida, and spasticity.
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Howard J. Silberstein, MD | Neurosurgical Pain Treatment Center |
Specialists in the neurosurgical management of pain work in concert with other specialists at the University of Rochester Pain Treatment Center, to provide patients with state of the art options for pain control.
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John H. Markman, MD Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD Howard J. Silberstein, MD |
Epilepsy Neurosurgery Treatment Center |
Neurosurgical approaches to seizure control are a key offering of the Strong Health Epilepsy Center. Working collaboratively with specialists in neurology, neurophysiolog,. Strong neurosurgeons can provide dramatic relief in many cases.
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Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD |
