As a resident, Dr. Ogden pursued research in central nervous system tumor immunology and the relationship between neural stem cells and central nervous system tumors, for which he received the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons’ annual award for research in 2006. In 2007, He received the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeon’s Cloward Award to support research in computer modeling of spine biomechanics.

Upon completion of his fellowship in 2008, Dr. Ogden joined the faculty of Columbia University to direct its program in minimally invasive spine surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal tumors, complex spine, and spinal radiosurgery. His current research involves clinical trials of minimally-invasive spine surgery, development of new minimally invasive spine surgeries, study of the relationship between stem cells and spinal tumors, and comparisons of traditional and minimally invasive spine surgery using computer modeling.

Within the field of peripheral nerve surgery, the most common conditions include carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, peroneal neuropathy, other entrapment neuropathies, traumatic nerve injuries, and peripheral nerve tumors. Dr. Winfree utilizes microneurosurgical techniques to repair damaged nerves and safely remove nerve tumors so that patients may maximize their potential for recovery.

Within the field of pain neurosurgery, common conditions include failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and facial pain, all of which may respond quite well to neurosurgical intervention. Neurostimulation and implantable infusion pumps are powerful tools that pain neurosurgeons may use to ameliorate severe, chronic pain.

Many chronic pain conditions are actually caused by peripheral nerve injuries. Thus, the combination of peripheral nerve and pain neurosurgical techniques allows for the optimal management of these disorders.

Dr. Winfree has integrated his practice with the Comprehensive Pain Management Center, the Center for Chronic Pelvic Pain, and the Headache Center here at Columbia. His philosophy is that patients with chronic pain syndromes are most effectively treated via a multidisciplinary approach. This allows professionals from many different fields to bring their diverse abilities to bear upon the needs of each individual patient.

This allows professionals from many different fields to bring their diverse abilities to bear upon the needs of each individual patient.

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Learn more here: The Making of a Neurosurgeon: Dr. Michael Sisti

Dr. Sisti’s Bio featured in The Cooper Union Summer 2010 Issue

They Walk in the Shoes of Giants and Even Sit in Their Chairs

Video

2010 Columbia University Medical Center Attending Physician of the Year Award

Dr. Sisti on Senator Kennedy’s brain tumor

Interview with Katie Couric

Interview with Meredith Vieira

Links

• Dr. Sisti’s Bio featured in The Cooper Union Summer 2010 Issue

Patient Story:  Waiting For Michael

Over the years, Dr. Quest has become involved in the national neurosurgical organizations and has held a number of leadership positions.  Through his interests in neurosurgical training and practitioner quality, he was elected a Director of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and went on to become the Secretary and Chairman.   Following that activity, he was appointed to the Residency Review Committee for Neurological Surgery, on which he served as a member and then Chairman for 6 years.  He is an Assistant Dean of Students at Columbia University, pursuing his interests in medical education.  He continues his active neurosurgical practice.

Dr. Quest has been President of a number of national neurosurgical organizaions, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Academy of Neurological Surgeons, and most recently the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Learn more here: They Walk in the Shoes of Giants and Even Sit in Their Chairs

Dr. Meyers is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Neurological Surgery at Columbia University and Co-Director of Neuroendovascular Services at New York Presbyterian Hospitals.  Dr. Meyers treats vascular disorders of the brain and spinal cord using minimally-invasive, image-guided techniques.  Using state-of-the-art technology and working with a multi-disciplinary team, many vascular diseases of the head and neck, brain, and spine can be effectively treated without conventional surgery.  Dr. Meyers is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University, an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of Case Western Reserve School of Medicine.  He received post-graduate training in surgery, radiology, and neuroradiology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and interventional neuroradiology/endovascular neurosurgery at the University of Calfornia at San Francisco.  Areas of academic interest and research include cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, cerebrovascular blood flow regulation, intracranial and extracranial revascularization therapy.

Patient Story: Unlocking Sheila Uhl

Dr. McKhann graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Duke University, with Research Honors for his investigations into brain tumor immunobiology. He attended Yale School of Medicine where he was AOA, Cum Laude, a Farr Scholar, and one of five recipients of the medical school’s highest thesis award. Dr. McKhann trained in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington, as well as Atkinson Morley’s Hospital in Wimbledon, England.

Dr. McKhann combines clinical skill and compassionate care to maximize patient outcomes. He treats patients with a variety of brain conditions including Brain Tumors, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Adult Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformations, Cavernous Malformations, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Neurotrauma. His areas of particular technical expertise include microneurosurgery, computer guided stereotactic neuronavigation, intraoperative awake brain mapping, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive brain surgery, gamma knife radiosurgery, deep brain stimulation, and cerebrospinal fluid shunting.

Dr. McKhann also works as a translational neuroscientist, running a laboratory that investigates epileptic development and treatment. In addition he helps direct a multidisciplinary team that studies the mechanisms of brain plasticity, recovery, and repair. His basic and clinical research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Klingenstein Foundation, the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the New York Academy of Medicine, Parents Against Childhood Epilepsy, and the Irving Center for Clinical Research.

Learn more here: They Walk in the Shoes of Giants and Even Sit in Their Chairs

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