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George Edward Vates, M.D., Ph.D.
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Dr. Vates is the neurosurgeon co-director of the University of Rochester Multidisciplinary Neuroendocrinology Clinic, who graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, and obtained his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. During his medical training, ...
Dr. Vates is the neurosurgeon co-director of the University of Rochester Multidisciplinary Neuroendocrinology Clinic, who graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, and obtained his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. During his medical training, he obtained a PhD in neuroscience from the Rockefeller University. After medical school, Dr. Vates pursued training in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco. During his neurosurgical residency, Dr. Vates was trained by Dr. Charles Wilson and Dr. Sandeep Kunwar in the techniques of transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, and participated in over 150 transsphenoidal surgeries. After completing his residency, Dr. Vates completed a fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and then moved to Rochester to assume the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. Since arriving in Rochester, Dr. Vates has performed surgery in over 120 patients with pituitary tumors. Together with Dr. Calvi, he has established the University of Rochester Multidisciplinary Neuroendocrinology Clinic as a regional referral center for patients with pituitary tumors.
Certified Specialties
Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Professor - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD)
Professor - Department of Medicine, Endocrine/Metabolism (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Genetic Counseling, Brigham & Womens Hospital. 2003 - 2004
Residency, Neurological Surgery, University of CA at San Francisco School of Medicine. 1998 - 2003
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of CA at San Francisco School of Medicine. 1997 - 1998
Education
MD | Weill Medical College of Cornell University. 1997
Awards
Reviewer for St. Michael's Hospital Animal Care Committee. 2011
Cone Pevehouse Award. 2009
AANS Leadership Scholarship for Young Neurosurgeons. 2009
Anspach Award for Original Research in Cerebral Ischemia and Protection. 2007
Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Fellowship. 2006
Alpha Omega Alpha. 1991
Phi Beta Kappa. 1988
Publications
Journal Articles
Paul DA, Rodrigue A, Contento N, Haber S, Hoang R, Rahmani R, Hirad A, Shafiq I, Williams Z, Vates GE
PloS one.. 2022 17 (8):e0271690. Epub 08/03/2022.
Rahmani R, Tomlinson SB, Santangelo G, Warren KT, Schmidt T, Walter KA, Vates GE
Journal of geriatric oncology.. 2020 May 11 (4):694-700. Epub 11/06/2019.
Weiss MY, Melnyk R, Mix D, Ghazi A, Vates GE, Stone JJ
Operative neurosurgery.. 2019 June 3 Epub 06/03/2019.
Miranda SP, Schaefer KG, Vates GE, Gormley WB, Buss MK
Journal of surgical education.. 2019 76 (6):1691-1702. Epub 06/22/2019.
Jagannathan J, Vates GE, Pouratian N, Sheehan JP, Patrie J, Grady MS, Jane JA
Journal of neurosurgery.. 2009 May 110 (5):820-7. Epub 1900 01 01.
Biswas T, Okunieff P, Schell MC, Smudzin T, Pilcher WH, Bakos RS, Vates GE, Walter KA, Wensel A, Korones DN, Milano MT
Radiation oncology.. 2009 March 174 :11. Epub 03/17/2009.
Aneurysmal bone cyst: surgical management in the pediatric cervical spine
Perlmutter,D. H.; Campbell,S.; Rubery,P. T.; Vates,E. G.; Silberstein,H. J.
Spine. 2009; 34(1): E50-53.
Sim FJ, Lang JK, Ali TA, Roy NS, Vates GE, Pilcher WH, Goldman SA
Glia.. 2008 July 56 (9):954-62. Epub 1900 01 01.
Halterman MW, Vates GE, Riggs G
Neurology.. 2007 May 868 (19):E29-31. Epub 1900 01 01.
Dunn IF, Woodworth GF, Siddiqui AH, Smith ER, Vates GE, Day AL, Goumnerova LC
Journal of neurosurgery.. 2007 February 106 (2 Suppl):153-7. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Hashimoto T, Young WL, Lawton MT
Journal of neurosurgery.. 2005 July 103 (1):136-45. Epub 1900 01 01.
Lawton MT, Vates GE, Quinones-Hinojosa A, McDonald WC, Marchuk DA, Young WL
Neurosurgery.. 2004 October 55 (4):979-80. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Kim DH, Day AL
Clinical neurosurgery. 2004 51 :53-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Lawton MT, Wilson CB, McDermott MW, Halbach VV, Roberts TP, Rowley HA
Neurosurgery.. 2002 September 51 (3):614-23; discussion 623-7. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Wang KC, Bonovich D, Dowd CF, Lawton MT
Journal of neurosurgery.. 2002 January 96 (1 Suppl):90-3. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Arthur KA, Ojemann SG, Williams F, Lawton MT
Neurosurgery.. 2001 September 49 (3):721-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Quiñones-Hinojosa A, Halbach VV, Lawton MT
Neurosurgery.. 2001 August 49 (2):457-61; discussion 461-2. Epub 1900 01 01.
Transsphenoidal Approaches to the Anterior Skull Base
Vates GE; Wilson CB; McDermott MW.
Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery. 1999; 2(1): 191-198.
Mello CV, Vates GE, Okuhata S, Nottebohm F
The Journal of comparative neurology.. 1998 June 1395 (2):137-60. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Vicario DS, Nottebohm F
The Journal of comparative neurology.. 1997 April 7380 (2):275-90. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Broome BM, Mello CV, Nottebohm F
The Journal of comparative neurology.. 1996 March 18366 (4):613-42. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vates GE, Nottebohm F
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.. 1995 May 2392 (11):5139-43. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Controversies in Neurological Surgery: Neurovascular Disease (2006)
Chapter: Surgical Treatment of Anterior Circulation Aneurysms
Authors: Vates, G.E.; Day, A.L., Shankar, G.
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, New York 2006
Stroke: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management (2004)
Chapter: Intracranial aneurysms
Authors: Vates, G.E.; Zabramski, J.; Spetzler, R.F.; Lawton, M.T.
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, New York 2004
Youmans Neurological Surgery (2004)
Chapter: Surgical approaches for posterior circulation aneurysms
Authors: Lawton, M.T.; Vates, G.E.; Spetzler, R.F.
Publisher: WB Saunders, Philadelphia 2004
Youmans Neurological Surgery (2004)
Chapter: Hemangioblastomas of the Central Nervous System
Authors: Vates GE; Berger MS
Publisher: WB Saunders, Philadelphia 2004
Management of Cerebral Aneurysms (2003)
Chapter: Fusiform, Dolichoectatic and Dissection Aneurysms: Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Vates GE; Auguste KA; Lawton MT
Publisher: WB Saunders, Philadelphia 2003
Current Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment (2002)
Chapter: Central Nervous System Arteriovenous Malformations
Authors: Vates GE, Lawton MT
Publisher: Appleton & Lange, Norwalk, CT 2002
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Made feel safe scary time tumors.
Feb 14, 2024
One of the best dr.'s I've ever seen! Very informative, knowledgeable & caring. His info & understanding of my problem was great. He was very sincere and had a great bedside manor. He was one great doctor!
Feb 13, 2024
He's very kind and considerate.
Feb 08, 2024
Dr Vates is a very compassionate doc.....lately this is an attribute that is hard to find with the new group of young drs.
Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Vates was very kind and explained everything well, I was so happy that he said... to speak to his colleagues to see if the procedure would be good for me.
Dec 05, 2023
Dr. Vates had a great treatment plan in the event that my results changed. My opinion will guide my care upon receiving future results.
Nov 29, 2023
Dr Vates seemed very knowledgeable, but talked fast and wasn't especially warm or engaging.
Jul 25, 2023
I have the most confidence in Dr. Vates. I find him to be extremely professional is a master at his surgery skills & explaining the matter at hand!
Jul 13, 2023
I drove almost 3 hours for an 8 minute conversation. [...] Other than that Dr Vates is amazing he has been a great doctor to me for years now.
Jun 09, 2023
I loved Dr. Vates! Very kind, friendly and he put me at ease right away about my condition. Explained everything thoroughly and with a care plan for the future!!!
May 27, 2023
Dr had explained to me exactly what to expect for [...] surgery. Addressed my concerns.
Apr 13, 2023
I self referred to have a 2nd opinion for back problem - I felt much more confident in my follow-up recommendations from Dr. Vates. I cancelled future [...] surgeon & pain clinic.
Mar 30, 2023
Dr. Vates is the best.
Feb 27, 2023
Dr. Vates is the best provider I have ever seen. He is patient, kind, empathetic. Dr. Vates is the only doctor I've had who responds to emails - usually it's the PA or nurse. I wish more doctors were like Dr, Vates.
Feb 17, 2023
Everything was explained clearly and any questions answered , I was extremely happy with this visit .
Jan 31, 2023
Dr. Vates was extremely thorough in explaining everything and discussing my options. Once I choose the best option for me, he took time and explained the procedure, recovery time, risks and benefits. I was very at ease and impressed with him.
Jan 28, 2023
Dr. Vates spent significant time with us explaining the results of my recent MRI and potential surgery that could take place in the future. I especially appreciate his willingness to assist with getting a second opinion before any potential brain surgery -- very helpful and appreciated advice and guidance.
Jan 06, 2023
Always good with Dr Vates
Dec 11, 2022
Love Doctor Vates and his crazy socks.
Aug 27, 2022
Dr. Vates is a top notch person in many ways.
Jun 19, 2022
I love Dr Vates. He took Very good care of me.
May 26, 2022
I highly recommend the doctor [...].
Apr 18, 2022
Dr. Vates made my day. Great sense of humor, LISTENED carefully, knew my entire current health condition and was explaining everything in very simple medical terms.
Apr 17, 2022
Dr Vates showed complete respect and was extremely thorough in his explanations of possible solutions to my condition. He was extremely patient and thoughtful in listening to my questions and concerns and answered with excellent and easily understood responses. I would highly recommend him to anyone as a professional, skilled and caring provider.
Mar 30, 2022
Couldn't have asked for a better first meeting.
Mar 13, 2022