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Dr. Caitlin Hoffman performed the first-ever functional hemispherotomy in Tanzania — a complex surgery to stop intractab...
09/17/2026

Dr. Caitlin Hoffman performed the first-ever functional hemispherotomy in Tanzania — a complex surgery to stop intractable seizures — on a four-year-old boy who had been living with uncontrolled epilepsy.

The surgery was a success, and today that little boy is seizure-free.

Cases like this show what's possible when medication alone isn't enough to control a child's seizures. Want to learn more about surgical treatment options for childhood epilepsy? Join Dr. Hoffman for a free webinar, When Medication Isn't Enough: Surgical Options for Childhood Epilepsy, on September 22: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J6vlaA4CRaukmzyyvaP7lw #/registration

07/02/2026

When your child is facing craniofacial surgery, who is on their team matters — and at WCM, that team is second to none. This Craniofacial Awareness Month, hear from Dr. Caitlin Hoffman, whose expertise in pediatric neurosurgery and craniofacial reconstruction puts our program at the forefront of the field, and Michelle Buontempo, NP, whose dedication to patients and their families makes every step of the journey feel personal. Together with our multidisciplinary team, they deliver world-class care that's also deeply human.

Learn more about our expert craniofacial team: https://weillcornell.org/pediatric-neurosurgery

This Saturday, June 13, Dr. Mark Souweidane and his lab team will lace up for the Cristian Rivera Foundation 5K Walk/Run...
06/08/2026

This Saturday, June 13, Dr. Mark Souweidane and his lab team will lace up for the Cristian Rivera Foundation 5K Walk/Run in support of DIPG research—and you're invited to join them.

The Cristian Rivera Foundation was founded in 2009 by John Rivera in memory of his son, Cristian, a patient of Dr. Souweidane's who lost his life to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a universally fatal pediatric brain tumor. Today the Foundation is the largest philanthropic supporter of DIPG research at our Children's Brain Tumor Project, making advances against this devastating disease possible.

Walk or run alongside our team and a passionate community committed to creating a world without DIPG. Every step and every dollar moves research forward.

Register at the link below, select Children's Brain Tumor Project from the dropdown, and complete the form. Can't make it? You can still support the cause through the donation link.

Together, we can make a difference for children and families facing DIPG. 💜

Register: cristianriverafoundation.org/crf5k
Donate: cristianriverafoundation.org/crf5k/generic-donation

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Souweidane on delivering the Keynote Address at the inaugural White Plains Hospital CME Symp...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Souweidane on delivering the Keynote Address at the inaugural White Plains Hospital CME Symposium on Neurooncology — Brain Tumor Essentials: A Multidisciplinary Review.

Dr. Souweidane's talk, "A New Era: Surgery for Inoperable Brain Tumors," highlighted the cutting-edge advancements redefining what's possible in brain tumor treatment. We're proud to have one of our leaders at the forefront of this evolving field. 🧠 Learn more about Dr. Souweidane and his work: https://weillcornell.org/mmsouweidane

Strokes are more common than many people realize — and knowing what to look for can make a real difference.Join us for o...
05/13/2026

Strokes are more common than many people realize — and knowing what to look for can make a real difference.

Join us for our upcoming Stroke Awareness Month webinar with Dr. J. Mocco, Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. Learn how to recognize a stroke using the BE FAST signs, what to do in those critical first moments and how our team approaches stroke care.

📅 5/27 | 🕐 12pm | Free & open to the public
Save your spot: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NRYc12OwScqKCBqUd0ifYQ #/registration

05/07/2026

💙 Nurses Week Spotlight 💙

Meet Michelle Buontempo, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPNP, a dedicated pediatric neurosurgery nurse whose expertise and commitment to patients make a difference every day.

This National Nurses Week, we want to thank all our incredible nurses for the care, dedication and compassion they bring to patients and families every single day. Learn more about our amazing team: https://weillcornell.org/services/neurosurgery

Emma is an eleven‑year‑old who loves Lego builds, baking and making people smile. A year ago, her family feared they wou...
04/29/2026

Emma is an eleven‑year‑old who loves Lego builds, baking and making people smile. A year ago, her family feared they would never see that joyful version of her again.

Her seizures began suddenly, freezing at school, then episodes in her sleep.

Soon she was seizing almost daily. She grew anxious, stopped doing the activities she loved and began to lose confidence.

Searching for answers, Emma’s family came to NewYork‑Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, where they pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Caitlin Hoffman.

After careful planning, she underwent a selective resection to remove the seizure focus. Hearing the words “brain surgery” was overwhelming for her parents, but Dr. Hoffman's clarity and compassion made all the difference.

When Emma woke up from surgery alert and talking, her family felt the first spark of hope. Days later, her personality began to return. “Her attitude went back to what it was before the seizures,” her dad says. “We got our daughter back.”

Today, five months seizure free, Emma is thriving. She swims again, ziplines with friends and laughs without fear. “I wasn’t scared anymore,” she says. “I could finally do things again.”

Her family’s message to others facing pediatric epilepsy: Don’t give up. The right team can change everything.

Read the full story: https://weillcornell.org/news/they-gave-us-our-daughter-back-emma%E2%80%99s-journey-through-pediatric-epilepsy-surgery

We’re proud to share that Dr. Mark Souweidane has been appointed the inaugural Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian ...
03/03/2026

We’re proud to share that Dr. Mark Souweidane has been appointed the inaugural Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital of Children’s Hospital of New York.

A world-renowned leader in pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Souweidane has dedicated his career to advancing care for children with complex neurological conditions, from innovative brain tumor research and minimally invasive techniques to compassionate, family-centered care.

This new role reflects his extraordinary leadership, his vision for the future of children’s health and his decades-long commitment to improving outcomes for the youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Congratulations, Dr. Souweidane!

Call us to book your appointment with Dr. Souweidane | 866-426-7787

New research is helping families and surgeons better understand what to expect from posterior cranial vault distraction—...
02/17/2026

New research is helping families and surgeons better understand what to expect from posterior cranial vault distraction—a procedure used to treat children with complex skull conditions. A multicenter study led by Dr. Mohammed A. Fouda, with co-author Dr. Caitlin Hoffman, establishes clearer benchmarks for surgical risks, giving families more informed guidance.

Read more at https://neurosurgery.weill.cornell.edu/about-us/news-updates/weill-cornell-medicine-neurosurgery-fellow-leads-multicenter-study-clarifying

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