Brain Tumors
Management of brain tumors requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach with the initial phase of treatment handled by a neurosurgeon. (more)

Cerebrovascular Surgery
National and international referrals have established the Division of Cerebrovascular Surgery at NYU as a premier center for the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. (more)

Epilepsy
Neurosurgical techniques can be used to alter the epileptic network by removing it, disconnecting it, or otherwise changing it, thereby decreasing its ability to manifest the seizure process. (more)

Facial Pain
Our neurosurgeons are experienced in identifying and treating the numerous and extremely varied causes of this distressing neurological symptom. (more)

Functional Neurosurgery
Surgical treatment is now available to treat and in some cases eliminate symptoms of various movement disorders, including Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Torticollis, and Spasticity. (more)

Neuro-Critical Care
The neurosurgical intensive care unit (ICU) provides care and treatment of critical neurosurgical illnesses 24 hours a day until patients have been stabilized. (more)

Pediatric Neurosurgery
Pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors are a major focus of care, as well as congenital and developmental disorders, craniofacial surgery and pediatric epilepsy. (more)

Peripheral Nerve Surgery
The experience, training, and dedication of our physicians to peripheral nerve surgery allows for treatment of complicated peripheral nerve tumors and injuries near the spine or cranium, as well as surgical treatment of nerve injuries, nerve tumors, nerve compressions, and brachial plexus injuries. (more)

Spine Surgery
Patients are referred from all over the United States and the world to our division, which participates in approximately one-third of all neurosurgical operations at the New York University Medical Center. (more)