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UR Medicine Neurosurgery

If you need brain or spinal surgery, it’s not unusual to feel a great deal of stress. You may think you need to make important decisions quickly. You may even be concerned that you don’t have all the information you need. That's why it's important for you to know that at UR Medicine Neurosurgery, our focus is on wellness, excellent outcomes and quality of life, not just procedures and surgery. If you do need surgery, we have world class technology, including the computer assisted image guidance, functional MRI and awake brain mapping.

Our UR Medicine Neurosurgery team provides the widest range of neurosurgery and neuromedicine care in the region. We provide true comprehensive care and proudly serve patients throughout the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Western New York. We also strive to make brain and spinal care convenient, by providing care at several regional locations.

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Our Neurosurgery Residency Program

UR Medicine's Approach

UR Medicine Neurosurgery provides the very latest neurosurgical treatments. Many of these treatments are not available at any other hospital in the region.

If you require brain or spinal surgery, your neurosurgeon will work with you and your family to make sure you have a thorough understanding of your treatment.

Patient Stories

Quick Treatment Saved Doug's Life

Every year 140,000 people lose their lives to a Stroke. Because of his wife and the UR Medicine Mobile Stroke Unit, Doug is not one of them.

Brain Mapping Protects Brain During Surgery

Gabe Abdella was diagnosed with a tumor in the area of his brain responsible for language and movement.

What Sets Us Apart?

UR Medicine Neurosurgery has 12 Programs of Excellence. These programs provide advanced neurosurgical care in highly specialized areas.
UR Medicine Stroke Center, in partnership with American Medical Response, has launched Upstate and Central New York's first Mobile Stroke Unit.
We offer the latest innovations in personalized brain mapping to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

Image: Mobile Stroke Unit: The first of its kind in Update New York and the surrounding region, brings the resources of an emergency room directly to the stroke patient’s driveway.

Wilmot Cancer Institute Doctor Speaking with a Patient

Top Ranked Hospital in the Region

Thanks to the hard work of our exceptional clinical care teams, Strong Memorial Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in the Rochester region for neurosurgery. We work every day to advance care, making outcomes and your experience better.

See How We’re Advancing Care