Department of Neurological Surgery

June 11, 2015

Tulipan’s career as ‘humble’ giant of Neurosurgery honored

Noel Tulipan, M.D., has left an indelible mark on many facets of life during his pioneering career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt — from his impact on the field of neurosurgery and fetal surgery repair; to the children and families he cared for; to the residents he trained; to the operating room team he scrubbed in alongside; to his many friends and colleagues.

By Christina Echegaray
March 12, 2015

Laser technology offers new option to treat epilepsy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently debuted a new minimally invasive surgical treatment for epilepsy.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 20, 2014

New protocol for young brain injury patients shows success

A new protocol put into place more than a year ago at Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is showing early signs of improving outcomes for patients with traumatic brain injuries.

By VUMC News and Communications
brain and lightning
August 28, 2014

Brain stimulator helps ease epilepsy patients’ seizures

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center epilepsy team has implanted four patients with a device that heralds a new frontier for controlling epileptic seizures.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 13, 2014

New suite bolsters stroke treatment efforts

A new advanced stroke treatment suite debuts this month at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, offering better care for patients with blood circulation problems in the head and neck, such as stroke and aneurysm.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 6, 2014

Shuttle was first stop on employee’s ride to recovery

After her normal morning commute turned deadly, Teresa Evans says she is grateful to work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2013

Aaronson named medical director of Spine Center

Oran Aaronson, M.D., associate professor of Neurological Surgery, has been named medical director of the Vanderbilt Spine Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 7, 2013

New faculty: Jay Wellons brings national research network to Children’s Hospital

When physician Jay Wellons was explaining to his son why the family was moving to Nashville, he put it in terms to which the 7-year-old could relate. “Daddy has a chance to join the Avengers,” he said.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 19, 2013

Study tracks clot removal’s effectiveness at treating stroke

Over the past decade, neurointerventionalists have refined techniques for manually removing blood clots causing stroke. Now they are joining forces for a clinical trial to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the techniques.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 13, 2013

Neurosurgery resident lands ‘Top Gun’ award for surgical skills

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurosurgery resident earned “Top Gun” honors at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).
By VUMC News and Communications
March 20, 2013

New drugs a good BET for brain cancer

A novel class of drugs that target “BET” proteins may have broad utility for treating genetically diverse brain tumors.
By Leigh MacMillan
February 28, 2013

Fellowship hones minimally invasive brain surgery skills

After six months in Australia studying under an international expert in endoscopic neurosurgery, Lola Chambless, M.D., has brought those minimally invasive brain tumor surgery techniques back to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 18, 2012

Cave diver’s stroke leads to race against time to remove clots

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