CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSAndrew M. Wensel, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 467-1643Office: (585) 467-1643Fax: (585) 342-4648A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations1445 Portland Ave, Ste 305Rochester General HospitalRochester, NY 14621-3044Neurosurgery: (585) 342-7783395 West St, Ste 007Thompson Professional BuildingCanandaigua, NY 14424-1723Neurosurgery: (585) 225-5767111 Clara Barton St, Rm 174Noyes Memorial Hosp, Floor GroundDANSVILLE, NY 14437-1452Neurosurgery: (585) 467-1643Clinton Crossings Neurosurgery919 Westfall Rd, Ste 220 Bldg CRochester, NY 14618-2628Neurosurgery: (585) 467-1643Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD) Patient Care SettingNeurosurgeryBiographyDr. Wensel 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 and tremor) and has an active general neurosurgery practice.Professional BackgroundDr. Wensel specializes in spine surgery (including trauma, minimally invasive techniques for degenerative disease and tumor), functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and tremor), brachial plexus surgery and has an active general neurosurgery practice. 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, as well as neurocritical care of intracerebral hemorrhage and stroke Dr. Andrew M. Wensel joined the University of Rochester Medical Center faculty in 2009 and serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery to provide comprehensive neurosurgical care. As a native of Rochester, Dr. Wensel returned after earning his MD in Cleveland at Case Western Reserve University. During his residency he selected a focus in skull base surgery, complex spine, and deep brain stimulation. Dr. Wensel is board certified in the United States. 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 and tremor) and has an active general neurosurgery practice.ResearchDr. Andrew M. Wensel joined the University of Rochester Medical Center faculty in 2009 and serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery to provide comprehensive neurosurgical care. As a native of Rochester, Dr. Wensel returned after earning his MD in Cleveland at Case Western Reserve University. During his residency he selected a focus in skull base surgery, complex spine, and deep brain stimulation. Dr. Wensel is board certified in the United States. 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 and tremor) and has an active general neurosurgery practice.CredentialsSpecialtiesNeurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological SurgeryEducation2001MD | Case Western Reserve University School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2002 - 06/30/2009Residency in Neurological Surgery at University of Rochester Medical Center06/01/2001 - 06/30/2002Internship in Surgery at University of Rochester Medical CenterAwards2010 - 2011Patient- and Family-Centered Care AwardSponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center LeadershipLocation: University of Rochester Medical Center2009"Top Gun" AwardSponsor: URMC Department of NeurosurgeryLocation: Rochester, NY1995 - 1996ConcertmasterSponsor: New Edinburgh OrchestraLocation: Edinburgh, Scotland1992 - 1993ConcertmasterSponsor: Rochester Philharmonic Youth OrchestraLocation: Rochester, NYVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles10/2012Srinivasan V, Wensel A, Dutcher P, Newlands S, Johnson M, Vates GE. "Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease of the temporomandibular joint." Journal of neurological surgery reports.. 2012 Oct 0; 73(1):6-8. 3/17/2009Biswas T, Okunieff P, Schell MC, Smudzin T, Pilcher WH, Bakos RS, Vates GE, Walter KA, Wensel A, Korones DN, Milano MT. "Stereotactic radiosurgery for glioblastoma: retrospective analysis." Radiation oncology.. 2009 Mar 17; 4:11. Epub 2009 Mar 17. 2008Suri MF, Suarez JI, Rodrigue TC, Zaidat OO, Vazquez G, Wensel A, Selman WR. "Effect of treatment of elevated blood pressure on neurological deterioration in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage." Neurocritical care.. 2008 9(2):177-82. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Andrew M. Wensel, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. 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