Research is a large part of our mission here at the Department of Neurological Surgery. This is founded on a tradition that goes back to the early days of the Neurological Institute, a hundred years ago. A number of our neurosurgeons carry on this important work today. Their research is largely...

US News and World Report has given Dr. Paul McCormick, Head of the Spine Center, the honor of  Top Doctor in the Nation in the area of Neurosurgery. They have given him the further distinction of being one of the top 1% of the nation in his specialty (You can tell that by the little blue star...

Take a look at our new video on Dr. Paul McCormick from the Spine Center. Learn more about this new series and see our first one here: Meet Dr. Michael Sisti on Video  Stay tuned for our next video…

Once again, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), has convened for their annual meeting. This has taken a large number of our department to Washington, DC this week.  Not only to attend, but to present as well. Our Department Head, Dr. Robert A. Solomon will be bringing his expertise...

Dr. Jeffrey Bruce from the Brain Tumor Center is a Guest Editor for the latest issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America. This issue's focus is on Pineal Tumors. Dr. Bruce co-authored the preface of this issue with long-time colleague Dr. Andrew Parsa. Within the issue, Bruce...

We are proud to announce that once again, Columbia Neurosurgery has the most neurosurgeons named Super Doctors in the New York Metro area. The doctors listed for 2011 are...

Dr.Paul C. McCormick, head of the Spine Center, will be sworn in as the new President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) this week at the Colorado Convention Center during their 79th Annual Scientific Meeting. In addition to taking on this new mantle, Dr....

Next month's issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America focuses on Management of Brain Metastases and New Jersey affiliate, Dr. Anthony L. D'Ambrosio is one of two guest editors. He also co-authored the preface and two articles in this issue:  With Dr. Steven Isaacson from the Gamma...

Director, Dr. Paul McCormick, joined his fellow Spine Center surgeons, Dr. Peter Angevine and Dr. Michael Kaiser as presenters this year at the Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)...

Dr. Paul C. McCormick from the Spine Center is widely recognized as the world's preeminent expert on the surgical management of spinal cord tumors. In this capacity, McCormick is heading to the Mayo Clinic as a visiting professor and lecturer on the topic.  Shortly after that, he will lecture...