University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery

University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery The Department of Neurosurgery is a modern, comprehensive, subspecialty-oriented department with a l

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota is a large subspecialty oriented neurosurgical practice that provides the highest quality of neurosurgical care for the most complex of neurosurgical diseases. The department primarily serves patients in the greater Twin Cities area, the State of Minnesota, and surrounding region. The neurosurgeons within the department have come from a

round the country to provide expertise in their respective subspecialties. Fellowship trained and active nationally and internationally in research and organized neurosurgery, many are regarded as leaders in their field. The neurosurgical training program in the department is one of the oldest in the country and for years has trained neurosurgeons highly regarded for their surgical skills. Over the years, many of the program's graduates have gone on to become leaders within neurosurgery.

Let the Good Times Roll! We had a strikingly fun time during our 2026 Employee Appreciation Event hitting the lanes at G...
04/28/2026

Let the Good Times Roll! We had a strikingly fun time during our 2026 Employee Appreciation Event hitting the lanes at Goldy's Gameroom! Each year we look forward to this opportunity to gather and reflect on another year of exceptional patient care, cutting-edge research and educational excellence. We are grateful for the incredible and dedicated team that makes all of this possible!

Congratulations to Isabella Moorman, this year's recipient of the Angie Balkcum Employee of the Year Award! Isabella is recognized for her spirit of service to the Department of Neurosurgery! Congratulations, Isabella!

We recently had the honor of welcoming Dr. Thomas Bergman as our 2026 Titrud Lecturer!Dr. Bergman completed Medical Scho...
04/28/2026

We recently had the honor of welcoming Dr. Thomas Bergman as our 2026 Titrud Lecturer!

Dr. Bergman completed Medical School and Residency at the University of Minnesota. He went on to become the Chief of Neurosurgery at Hennepin Healthcare and served as an Associate Professor in the UMN Department of Neurosurgery.

Dr. Bergman shared a meaningful reflection on his journey in neurosurgery, the mentors that inspired him, and the guiding principles that lead him through his career.

With deep ties to the University of Minnesota, a few of Dr. Bergman's mentors attended the 2026 Titrud Lecture including Dr. Haines, Dr. Rockswold and Dr. Low.

This month, University of Minnesota Neurosurgery held a departmental food drive. 144 pounds of non-perishables were dona...
11/19/2025

This month, University of Minnesota Neurosurgery held a departmental food drive. 144 pounds of non-perishables were donated to the VEAP food pantry with the mission of supporting community through food!

Thank you to our Research Program Manager, Hannah Fischer, for organizing these efforts as we come together to support our community!

We are honored to have welcomed Dr. Douglas Kondziolka as our 2025 Haines Family Lecturer.Dr. Kondziolka is a professor ...
11/19/2025

We are honored to have welcomed Dr. Douglas Kondziolka as our 2025 Haines Family Lecturer.

Dr. Kondziolka is a professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at New York University, the Vice-Chair of Clinical Research in Neurosurgery, and Director of Center for Advanced Radiosurgery.

Dr. Kondziolka gave our Departmental Grand Rounds Friday Morning "My Path through Leadership in Neurosurgery: Lessons Learned" followed by the evening Lectureship "Artificial Intelligence for Neurosurgical Intelligence".

This weekend, Dr. Andrew Venteicher led an incredible Skull Base Training Lab for our Residents. A special thank you to ...
10/20/2025

This weekend, Dr. Andrew Venteicher led an incredible Skull Base Training Lab for our Residents. A special thank you to Stryker for organizing yet another successful course!

Congratulations to Dr. Sanjay Dhawan, Dr. Crina Peterson, and Dr. Ramu Tummala for taking 3rd place in the SANS Challeng...
10/15/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Sanjay Dhawan, Dr. Crina Peterson, and Dr. Ramu Tummala for taking 3rd place in the SANS Challenge at the 2025 CNS Annual Meeting!

Dr. Isabela Pena Pino and Dr. Crina Peterson were recognized by Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) as residents who are pushin...
10/15/2025

Dr. Isabela Pena Pino and Dr. Crina Peterson were recognized by Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) as residents who are pushing the boundaries of neurosurgical research during the 2025 CNS Annual Meeting!

Last week, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our 2025 Graduates, Dr. Shiwei Huang and Dr. Sam Jones. An ho...
06/27/2025

Last week, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our 2025 Graduates, Dr. Shiwei Huang and Dr. Sam Jones. An honor to celebrate the last 7 years of hard work and dedication to the art and science of neurosurgery

Congratulations, Dr. Huang and Dr. Jones! We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll do next!

Congratulations to Simonis, Rosemary Johnson, Kalina Blackwell, and Katy Mokita for being this year's Jolene and Shelley...
05/28/2025

Congratulations to Simonis, Rosemary Johnson, Kalina Blackwell, and Katy Mokita for being this year's Jolene and Shelley Chou Excellence in Neuroscience Nursing Award recipients!

Thank you for everything you do for the Department and for your patients!

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