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Measuring the Term Minimally Invasive: Dr. Roger Härtl Helps Develop the First Consensus Classification for Spine Surgery Invasiveness

Aug 17 2026 - 9:21am
Minimally invasive
"Minimally invasive spine surgery" is frequently requested by patients and lauded by surgeons, but it has lacked a concrete definition. Until now, there has been no standardized way to compare just...

Department of Neurological Surgery Welcomes New Researchers

Aug 13 2026 - 2:21pm
Dr. Nicole
The Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine is pleased to welcome two new researchers to the team: Edmund Hollis, PhD and Nicole Mercer Lindsay, PhD. Edmund Hollis, PhD Dr....

Neurosurgery Residency at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York

Neurosurgery Residency

Our faculty members are committed to educating future neurosurgeons, who hone their skills in one of the busiest hospitals in the nation. The experience is unparalleled. 

Neurosurgical Residency at Weill Cornell

Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery Research Laboratories



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Our laboratory neuroscientists create the cures of tomorrow. Find out what's going on in our laboratories, what clinical trials are available, and what advances are on the horizon.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Our innovative clinical trials offer groundbreaking new treatment options for patients with challenging neurosurgical conditions, from tumors to strokes to movement disorders.

Clinical Trials

Advanced neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medicine

About Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery

Weill Cornell Medicine neurosurgeons are premier providers of minimally invasive surgical procedures for conditions affecting the brain and spine in both adults and pediatric patients. Our world-class spine surgeons lead patient care at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. We are also a leading academic center for neurosurgical education and research, offering unique opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows. With our commitment to advancing the field of neurosurgery, our patients benefit from the most advanced technology and best-in-class care, delivered by world-class neurosurgeons at the program named by Newsweek/Statista as the #1 neurosurgery service in New York. 

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CME Courses at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery

Continuing Medical Education and Other Events

CME courses, Grand Rounds, and other events hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery
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Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery Speaker's Bureau

Speakers Bureau

Our top neurosurgeons are sought-after event speakers in New York City and around the world — at grand rounds, conferences, corporate events, and more.

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