Ray described as a “Colossus” in the field of Neurosurgery by Dr. Gregory Zipfel Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA, Executive Vice-Chair, Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery, Chief of Spine Surgery, Professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Biomedical Engineering, was installed as the Henry G. & Edith R. Schwartz Professor of Neurological Surgery. […]
Discover our Expertise in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery! We are excited to share a new video with you today showcasing our expert offerings in minimally invasive spine procedures (MIS)! MIS procedures allow our surgeons to perform spine surgery that results in the same great outcomes, but with far better recovery times and less risk to […]
WashU Neurosurgery made an impact at this year’s summit! WashU Neurosurgery had a strong representation at the 2025 Spine Summit this past weekend. Dr. Wilson “Zack” Ray, the Chief of our Spine Division, served as the Annual Meeting Chair for the Summit. He is pictured here interviewing one of the Visionary Speakers from the event, […]
Dr. Camilo Molina’s expertise brings hope and healing to a St. Peters Teacher We are incredibly proud of our very own Dr. Camilo Molina whose expertise and compassion made a life-changing difference for a St. Peters teacher. After seeking a second opinion this dedicated teacher found the exceptional treatment he needed with Dr. Molina, receiving […]
Congratulations to the faculty of the Washington University Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery who were recently added to the Castle Connolly Top Doctors list! Castle Connolly maintains one of the most well-known databases of physicians in the United States. Their Top Doctors are peer-nominated and thoroughly vetted by a physician-led research team, placing them among […]
WashU Welcomes Back Dual Vascular/Endovascular Trained Neurosurgeon The Department of Neurosurgery at Washington University is thrilled to announce that Anna Huguenard, MD, will rejoin our faculty in September 2025. Dr. Huguenard obtained her undergraduate degree from Indiana University and earned her medical degree from Emory University. She then went on to complete her Neurosurgery Residency […]
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kumar Vasudevan on being selected as a recipient of a 2025 Dean’s Impact Award! This prestigious honor recognizes faculty members who have shown enduring commitment and remarkable achievements in community engagement. The Dean’s Impact Award celebrates those whose exceptional efforts have had lasting impacts, demonstrated the highest levels of […]
The Washington University Department of Neurosurgery and the Park family invite you to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. T.S. Park on Friday, January 10, 2025. The memorial service will be held at the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) and will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. RSVP’s are required. Please […]
In recognition of $50 million gift from Andrew and Barbara Taylor, department has been named the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery By Mark Reynolds Andrew Taylor, an emeritus trustee of Washington University in St. Louis, and his wife, Barbara, have made a $50 million gift to WashU Medicine’s neurosurgery department to enhance groundbreaking research, innovative […]
Dr. Jon T. Willie discusses the new landscape of epilepsy surgery on the ANA podcast. Episode Description It used to be that surgery for medically refractory epilepsy was big, open and invasive, a treatment of last resort. The landscape has changed in recent decades, with more and more minimally invasive surgical approaches being developed. So […]