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The Northwestern Medicine neurosurgery teams are committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive care for patients with neurological conditions. Multidisciplinary teams of neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and palliative care providers work with patients and caregivers to provide individualized care to optimize treatment and patient experience.

Researchers at the Northwestern Department of Neurosurgery conduct clinical research trials on all aspects of neurological disease and disorders. Learn more about the trials and participation opportunities via the search results for Northwestern Neurosurgery on clinicaltrials.gov. Learn more about brain and spine tumor clinical trials through the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Meet the Teams

The Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgery Teams are committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with neurological conditions, using advanced technologies and innovative approaches to care.
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Neurosurgery Care Areas

Back, Neck and Spine

We offer advanced technologies, state-of-the-art facilities, and a premier team of specialists across multiple disciplines to provide expert treatment for back and neck pain, as well as complex spinal disorders, injuries and deformities.

Brain, Spine and Skull Base Tumors

Northwestern Medicine performs more brain and spine tumor surgeries than any other health system in Illinois. We offer tailored treatment plans for every type of brain, spine and skull base tumor, including rare tumors like chordoma, and our physicians are among the world’s leading experts.

Cerebrovascular Surgery

Our cerebrovascular neurosurgeons specialize in treatment of brain aneurysms, AVM’s, carotid/intracranial stenoses and other disorders affecting blood vessels that supply the brain. Northwestern Medicine’s team of nationally and internationally known experts provide comprehensive surgical and interventional treatment for the most challenging cerebrovascular conditions.

Chordoma Center

While many surgeons may only perform one chordoma surgery in their lifetime, Jean-Paul Wolinsky, MD, performs dozens of these extremely delicate surgeries each year. Dr. Wolinsky is nationally recognized for his excellence in chordoma removal.

Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery

We offer a number of surgical options for epilepsy and are often able to help those who still have seizures despite the use of traditional medications. We are one of few institutions in Illinois that offers SEEG epilepsy surgery.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Through minimally invasive neurosurgery, your neurosurgeon can treat your condition with smaller incisions than traditional open brain or spine surgery.

Neuromodulation and Functional Neurosurgery

We offer one of the leading Neuromodulation and Functional Neurosurgery programs in the Midwest, combining advanced technology and using innovative techniques to give hope to patients who have been told there is no hope. We are one of the leading providers of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and epilepsy surgery.

Parkinson's Disease and DBS

Northwestern Medicine provides comprehensive care for patients who have Parkinson’s and other movement disorders. Among our offerings is deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for patients whose tremors are not controlled with medication.

Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks

Northwestern Medicine offers one of few programs in the country dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Our trigeminal neuralgia specialists can help control your trigeminal neuralgia flareups, and reduce or even eliminate pain.

Conditions

Treatments

Why Choose Northwestern Medicine

  • Northwestern Medicine is anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital on the national Honor Roll for 12 straight years.
  • Northwestern Medicine offers the most brain and spine tumor clinical trails in Illinois. Active and enrolling clinical trials; clinicaltrials.gov.
  • Northwestern Medicine performs more brain and spine tumor surgeries than any other health system in Illinois. Illinois COMPdata; inpatient only; includes all Illinois zip codes.

Research and Clinical Trials

Physician-scientists at Northwestern Medicine conduct clinical research trials on all aspects of neurological diseases and disorders.

Locations & Contact Information
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