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09.02.2018"I have been a neurosurgeon for 32 years," he added. "From time to time, we see cases where people have miraculous recoveries. The work Erin did to enable herself to walk again is a tribute to her spirit, her faith and her forgiveness of the person who caused all these injuries." Learn more about Erin's journey here.
08.20.2018The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University has been awarded a new, five-year $11.5 million Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant to advance translational research and improve outcomes for patients with brain cancer. more
08.16.2018Improvingquality of life with leading-edge deep brain stimulation. more
08.15.2018
08.15.2018Jean-Paul Wolinsky, MD, a leading authority in spinal oncology, joined Northwestern Medical Group in 2017. He is director of Spinal Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and professor of Neurosurgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He has also established the new Northwestern Medicine Chordoma Center to help the estimated one in a million patients who are diagnosed each year with this rare type of bone cancer. more
Northwestern Memorial is ranked No. 8 for Neurology & Neurosurgery08.14.2018“Every day, our people demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to providing world-class neurosurgical care by delivering the highest standards to our patients and families we are privileged to serve,” said Maciej Lesniak, MD, chair of neurological surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. “As we continue to expand our neurosurgical program into the suburbs, our mission is to offer high-quality care for urgent and complex neurosurgical conditions closer to home. This honor validates the drive everyone has in the department to bring the neurosurgery department to new heights.” 
08.06.2018How the lighthouses on Michigan Avenue are a part of Patricia “Pat” Ward's story under the care of James Chandler, MD. Read here
06.18.2018“If you were to write a Hollywood script, you couldn’t do a better job,” says Dr. Jahromi. “To have your life saved by your childhood best friend, who then works subsequently as a nurse in the Emergency Department that saved your life is the type of ending you see credits rolling through. It’s amazing.”
05.02.2018Maciej (Matt) Lesniak, MD, chair of Neurological Surgery and the Michael J. Marchese Professor of Neurosurgery, was inducted into the American Society for Clinical Investigation. more
04.23.2018
04.18.2018Great work to the organizers of the 23rd Neuro Tumor Club Dinner - Record attendance!
03.02.2018Dr. Jean-Paul Wolinsky one of 22 in the country to perform complex case
02.09.2018An emergency thrombectomy, which surgically removes large blood clots, may be beneficial in far more stroke patients than previously thought, according to a new trial.
Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation Makes Landmark Donation to Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute12.01.2017The Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation has made a transformational donation to the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI) to help advance medical education, collaborate on research initiatives and create innovative clinical models of care for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors. NBTI is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against brain and spinal cord tumors, offering patients the most advanced clinical trials and treatment options available. more
11.30.2017First patient undergoes innovative gene therapy to fight brain cancer. Read more.
11.17.2017A local family is trying to bring awareness to a potentially deadly disease that predominantly strikes Hispanics. watch
09.26.2017"The combined spine clinic provides an improved experience for everyone,” explains Tyler Koski, MD, director of Neurosurgery Spine and co-director of the Spine Program with Dr. Patel. “Patients get access to top specialists who can easily collaborate to develop an optimized treatment plan.” Learn more here.
09.06.2017Date & LocationFriday, October 20, 2017 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, IL
SpecialtiesNeurology, Neurosurgery, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Physician Assistant
OverviewPlease join Northwestern experts for an interactive discussion on the delivery of treatment for spinal disease, where current data in regards to the efficacy, and outcomes from surgical treatment of spinal disease will be provided.
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