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Neurosurgery

The University of Virginia Health System’s Department of Neurosurgery combines innovative technology, world-renowned physicians and a team-based approach to diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system. The department consists of many subspecialty Centers of Excellence, covering the full range of neurological disorders. Our doctor teams will review every case presented to us. Our experienced and dedicated nursing and administrative staff is always available to provide around-the-clock care, support and information for patients, families and referring clinicians. We welcome referrals from all geographic areas.

 

Lecture

Education

Among the major strengths of UVA’s neurosurgery training program is the faculty’s commitment to resident education. As UVA faculty, we believe in education over service – a mantra often preached but poorly executed.

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Drs. Jeff Elias and Jeff Chang-Chia Liu, PhD using an ultrasound machine with a patient

Research

Drs. Jeff Elias and Jeff Chang-Chia Liu, PhD are leading the development of high-intensity focused ultrasound technology, which has exciting potential for drug delivery and to treat tumors, stroke, movement disorders, and chronic pain non-invasively.

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Services

Our department provides a variety of services including Pediatric Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, and more.

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News

Justin Smith lead author of multi-center study that shows durable improvement for patients after surgery for adult symptomatic lumbar scoliosis

Pioneering work by our Dr. Shayan Moosa using focused ultrasound to target malignant brain tumors.

Our Dr. Carlson is doing NIH-funded research to treat Spreading Depolarization after stroke and other brain trauma

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16 May

We were very excited to have Professor Nico Enslin from the University of Cape Town this past week! He shared his experience at the #universityofcapetown and discussed management of complex functional pediatric cases with our faculty and residents! #uva #neurosurgery

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27 Apr

We were very excited to have Dr. Howard, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Iowa, here with us at UVA! Dr. Howard delivered the 4th John Jane Sr. lecture, where he outlined his experiences as a mentor and mentee throughout his career #uva #neurosurgery

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21 Apr

Our residents had the opportunity to hone their spine and cranial surgical skills at the lab with
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16 Apr

Join us June 4, 2026, for the inaugural UVA Focused Ultrasound Innovation Summit at the Contemplative Sciences Center! Open to UVA faculty and trainees, with keynote speaker Dr. Jeff Elias. Learn more, register, and submit abstracts: http://med.virginia.edu/radiology-research/2026-focused-ultrasound-summit/

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