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consistently ranked a top tier residency program
30+
active clinical trials
Comprehensive patient care
National leaders in every subspecialty offer personalized, team-based care for the full range of adult and pediatric neurosurgical conditions.
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Commitment to innovation
Our rare focus on innovation and technology allows us to offer patients the very latest advances and optimal treatments — many developed by our own highly skilled surgeons.
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Excellence in education
Our seven-year residency and one-year fellowship prepare trainees for successful careers in academic neurosurgery.
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- Collaborative, inclusive culture
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News
Leaders of Neurosurgery Interview
In-Depth Interview with Dr. Gregory Zipfel: Insights from a Distinguished Neurosurgeon The American Association of Neurological Surgeons recently interviewed our very own Chair Gregory Zipfel, MD, as part of their series with prominent neurosurgeons. This video, featuring an in-depth interview conducted by WashU alum Chad Washington, MD, joins their ‘Leaders in Neurosurgery’ video series, which […]
Dr. Strahle Installed as Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery
Strahle Described as a “Pioneer” in the Field of Neurosurgery by Dr. Gregory Zipfel Jennifer M. Strahle, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics, Director of the Pediatric Neuro Spine Program, and Director of Pediatric Cerebrovascular Surgery, was installed as the Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery. A celebration to mark the event took […]
Dr. Ray Installed as Henry G. & Edith R Schwartz Professor of Neurological Surgery
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. […]