Andrew M. Wensel, M.D.

Locations

Neurosurgery

2180 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 225-5767 Get Directions

Neurosurgery

1445 Portland Avenue, Suite 305
Rochester, NY 14621

(585) 225-5767 Get Directions

Neurosurgery

395 West Street, Suite 007
Canandaigua, NY 14424

(585) 225-5338 Get Directions

Neurosurgery

111 Clara Barton Street, Suite 178A
Dansville, NY 14437

(585) 467-1643 Get Directions

About Me

Dr. Wensel is native of Rochester, NY. He is a member of several professional organizations (including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons) and is published on topics including treatment of aneurysms, as well as neurocritical care of intracereb...

Dr. Wensel is native of Rochester, NY. He is a member of several professional organizations (including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons) and is published on topics including treatment of aneurysms, as well as neurocritical care of intracerebral hemorrhage and stroke. Dr. Wensel specializes in spine surgery (including trauma, minimally invasive techniques for degenerative disease and tumor), functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremor, as well as epilepsy), stereotactic surgery and robot-assisted surgery, and he has an active general neurosurgery practice.

Professional Background

Dr. Wensel earned his MD in Cleveland at Case Western Reserve University. During his residency at the University of Rochester, he selected a focus in skull base surgery, complex spine, and deep brain stimulation. He is a member of several professional organizations (including the American Associatio...

Dr. Wensel earned his MD in Cleveland at Case Western Reserve University. During his residency at the University of Rochester, he selected a focus in skull base surgery, complex spine, and deep brain stimulation. He is a member of several professional organizations (including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons) and is published on topics including treatment of aneurysms, brain tumor, movement disorders, as well as neurocritical care of intracerebral hemorrhage and stroke.

Beyond his general neurosurgical practice, Dr. Wensel specializes in spine surgery as well as functional/stereotactic surgery. His spine surgery focus includes spine trauma, minimally invasive techniques for degenerative disease, and tumor.

His functional/stereotactic-focused neurosurgery practice includes deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, dystonia and tremor, as well as epilepsy. In addition, he performs other stereotactic surgery techniques and robot-assisted surgery.

Certified Specialties

Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD)

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology - Department of Neurology, Stroke Division (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Neurological Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2002 - 2009

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2002

Education

MD | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. 2001

Awards

Patient- and Family-Centered Care Award. 2010 - 2011

"Top Gun" Award. 2009

Concertmaster. 1995 - 1996

Concertmaster. 1992 - 1993

Research

Dr. Wensel is published on topics including treatment of aneurysms, brain tumor, movement disorders as well as neurocritical care of intracerebral hemorrhage and stroke.