The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery, under the leadership of Mitesh V. Shah, MD intends to lead Indiana, the Midwest and beyond in the care of patients with nervous system disorders using state-of-the-art technology and advanced techniques in the operating room and clinic—doing so in a compassionate and caring environment that emphasizes quality and safety. Neurosurgery clinicians, researchers and educators at IU School of Medicine are at the forefront among national leaders in how they treat patients, investigate new therapeutics and train the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Education
Internationally renowned faculty neurosurgeons at IU School of Medicine provide training to medical students, residents and fellows pursuing subspecialty expertise.
Research
Through clinical and laboratory research studies and more, neurological surgery faculty researchers dedicate their life’s work to advancing treatment solutions for patients.
Clinical Care
Department faculty are advancing the health of adults and children with neurosurgical disorders with a unique, patient-first approach to brain, spine and nerve care.
Continuing education and training
The Department of Neurological Surgery offers four endowed lectureships each year where national and international leaders in neurological surgery come to downtown Indianapolis to inspire and speak about complex topics to faculty and trainees.
World-class clinical care
Faculty physicians in the Department of Neurological Surgery use state-of-the-art technology and multi-disciplinary approaches to treat patients of all ages for disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and vascular structures of the central nervous system.
23
clinical and research faculty
1.9
million dollars in NIH funding
4
annual endowed lectureships
Neurosurgery News
Keep up with the latest research findings and grants about Neurological Surgery faculty researchers in the IU School of Medicine newsroom.
Neurosurgery Blog
Read the latest feature stories about Neurological Surgery faculty, residents and fellows in the IU School of Medicine blog site.
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