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National leaders in every subspecialty offer personalized, team-based care for the full range of adult and pediatric neurosurgical conditions. 

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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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Our seven-year residency and one-year fellowship prepare trainees for successful careers in academic neurosurgery. 

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News

Huguenard Officially Joins the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery

Huguenard Officially Joins the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery

As announced earlier this year, we’re thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Anna Huguenard to the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery! A WashU-trained neurosurgeon with dual expertise in both open vascular and endovascular techniques, Dr. Huguenard returns after completing a prestigious fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. She specializes in the […]
Honoring Tradition and Shaping the Future

Honoring Tradition and Shaping the Future

An in-depth look at the history of the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at Washington University We are thrilled to announce that the second edition of our Department of Neurosurgery book has been published. This comprehensive book delves into the remarkable history of clinical care and groundbreaking research conducted by the department. It chronicles the […]
Vasudevan Honored as Physician of the Year by Christian Hospital

Vasudevan Honored as Physician of the Year by Christian Hospital

Congratulations to our own Dr. Kumar Vasudevan on being named Christian Hospital’s 2025 Physician of the Year! Dr. Vasudevan is recognized for his compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovative treatments for complex spine and brain conditions. His leadership and commitment to community health truly embody the spirit of this award. In addition to his surgical […]