Neurosurgery

Brown University Health Neurosurgery: Internationally Recognized Care

The department of neurosurgery at Rhode Island Hospital offers patient-focused, state-of-the-art clinical care in modern facilities highly-equipped with the latest technology.

Each of our skilled surgeons has specific neurosurgical subspecialty expertise, including surgery for brain tumors and epilepsy, cerebrovascular surgery, skull-base surgery, radiosurgery, complex spine surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery.

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Contact Brown University Health Neurosurgery

For a consultation or second opinion please contact us at 
401-793-9166.

Ziya L. Gokaslan, MD, FAANS, FACS

Specialized Spine Care

Spine disorders can be complex. It’s important to get an expert opinion on the cause of your pain.

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patient Harold Ritter

Making a Comeback after Two Strokes

In the words of Harold, “It’s really quite amazing seeing your hand going from, ‘It’s not going to move,’ to, all of a sudden, your fingers are working,” Today, Harold uses his right hand more often and with more confidence.

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Neurosurgery at Brown University

Learn more about the academic department of neurosurgery at Brown University, its rigorous and comprehensive training programs, and its innovative research studies and clinical trials.

Neurosurgery at Brown University

Neurosurgery Leadership in Research and Medical Education at Brown University Health

In addition to providing care to patients and families from all over New England and the nation, as well as from outside the United States, our surgeons are faculty members at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where they conduct research, and teach and mentor the next generation of neurosurgeons.

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Neurosurgery Research and Clinical Trials

Innovative neuroscience and neurosurgery research is currently being conducted at Brown University Health.

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Neurosurgery Educational Opportunities

Learn about our educational opportunities including residencies, fellowships, and conferences.

Neurosurgery Locations

Services in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

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