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Neurosurgery News & Innovations
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.
- Mentorship from pioneers in the field
- Extraordinary research opportunities
- High-volume, comprehensive clinical practice
- Collaborative, all-encompassing culture
Breakthrough research
Our pioneering research fuels advances that improve and save lives.
News
Dr. Eric Leuthardt Receives Olin Distinguished Alumni Award
Neurosurgeon, inventor, and entrepreneur recognized for leadership, innovation, and impact across disciplines We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from Olin Business School! This award honors WashU Olin graduates who have achieved distinction in their careers and exemplify the highest standards of leadership, progressive thinking, integrity, commitment, courage, […]
Leadership Insights from Admiral Winnefeld
Faculty, residents, and community leaders gather for an inspiring exchange on leadership, innovation, and real-world impact. The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery recently hosted an extraordinary leadership event, bringing together faculty, alumni, colleagues, and members of the St. Louis community for an afternoon of meaningful conversation and leadership insights. Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld, former Vice […]
Welcoming Our New Neurosurgery Residents
Meet the incoming PGY1 and PGY2 residents of the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery PGY1 Residents PGY2 Resident Welcome to the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery.