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A world leader in neurological and spine health. Excellence in patient care, cutting-edge research, and training. Join us in advancing neurosurgical health.

Welcome to the Department of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where exceptional patient care, innovative research and cutting edge technology converge in a world-class academic environment for the treatment of neurological diseases. Columbia Neurosurgery’s vision is to provide clarity and the best possible outcomes for all of our patients – and we want you to be a part of that effort. Columbia Neurosurgery’s page is an online information platform provided to the community for educational purposes only. Any and all comments are monitored and reviewed to ensure they comply with our commenting guidelines. If you have specific neurosurgical-related health condition, please call your healthcare provider for examination, or contact us through our website at www.columbianeursurgery.org. By viewing or posting comments, links or other information on Columbia Neurosurgery’s page, you agree to:

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11/19/2025

Last month, Dr. Sean D. Lavine, Director of Endovascular Neurosurgery, presented at the 12th Annual European Association of Neurosurgical Societies EANS Vascular Section Meeting in Marseille, France.

Dr. Lavine shared Columbia’s experience treating spinal CSF–venous fistulas—a newly recognized cause of debilitating intracranial hypotension and subdural fluid collections. He highlighted our team’s use of advanced, minimally invasive embolization techniques, refined here after training with experts at the Mayo Clinic.

Columbia is now among a select group of centers worldwide offering this groundbreaking therapy, giving new hope to patients facing complex and often delayed diagnoses. 👏

Read more in the link below.

https://www.neurosurgery.columbia.edu/news/dr-sean-lavine-represents-columbia-12th-annual-eans-vascular-section-meeting-france?utm_content=sked_6914e708fdb28fad1c74fa49&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

11/18/2025

When it comes to adult scoliosis, more surgery isn’t always better.

New invited review by Dr. Dean Chou and Dr. Andrew K. Chan, published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine

Their framework encourages surgeons to take a more patient-specific, evidence-based approach—recognizing that targeted, less invasive strategies can often deliver excellent outcomes with fewer risks.

This paper represents an important step toward a more nuanced, precision-driven philosophy in spine surgery—one that puts the patient’s needs, goals, and anatomy at the center of every decision.

Read the full article in the link below.

https://thejns.org/doi/abs/10.3171/2025.6.SPINE22881?utm_content=sked_6914e4c47d35daa527687764&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

11/14/2025

During UN Week this past September, the First Lady of Greece, Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotaki, visited Columbia University Irving Medical Center to tour the lab of Columbia Neurosurgery's biomedical engineer, Dr. Elisa Konofagou.

Her team, alongside pediatric neuro-oncologist Dr. Stergios Zacharoulis, is pioneering the use of focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier, allowing chemotherapy drugs to more effectively reach tumors in children with rare brain cancers.

This same technology is also being explored for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope to countless patients worldwide.

The First Lady, a Columbia alumna, praised the innovation and dedication of the team, underscoring the global importance of advancing treatments for vulnerable populations internationally.

🔗 Full article in the link below.

https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/greek-government-delegation-visits-bioengineering-lab?utm_content=sked_6914e27ccd39431653a72846&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

11/11/2025

Dr. Sean Lavine, Professor of Neurological Surgery and Director of Endovascular Neurosurgery at Columbia, participated in the 37th Annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference, titled: “Igniting INNOVATION, EDUCATION, and CONNECTION,” held in San Francisco.

Dr. Lavine served as moderator and discussant in two Endovascular Spotlight sessions:

🧠 Update in Acute Stroke Therapy — highlighting new advances in imaging, intra-arterial thrombolytics, and acute stroke interventions.

🫀 Carotid Artery Disease: The Swinging Pendulum — examining the latest data on carotid revascularization, TCAR, and stenting outcomes.

Through his leadership, Dr. Lavine continues to advance dialogue at the intersection of neurosurgery, stroke, and endovascular innovation.

11/10/2025

The 87th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons took place in Athens, Greece, bringing together the world’s top neurosurgeons to exchange knowledge and advance the field through research, innovation, and mentorship.

Dr. E. Sander Connolly, Jr., Chair of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and President of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery, presided over the meeting, opening the event with welcoming remarks.

The scientific program began with Peer-Reviewed Abstract Session I: Brain Tumor, co-moderated by Dr. Guy McKhann, Professor of Neurological Surgery at Columbia. The session featured presentations on emerging advances in brain tumor surgery, imaging, and clinical outcomes.

Dr. Dean Chou, Chief of the Spine Division also attended and contributed to this global event.

Learn more about the meeting in the link below.

https://www.neurosurgery.columbia.edu/news/columbia-neurosurgery-travels-greece-2025-american-academy-neurological-surgery-annual-meeting?utm_content=sked_6912020a00ecacbd4d093698&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

11/08/2025

Columbia Neurosurgery is now at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital The One, a brand-new, state-of-the-art outpatient facility in Westchester County.

📍1111 Westchester Avenue in White Plains

Dr. Justin Neira and Dr. Peter Angevinewill provide expert consultation and advanced surgical care for the full spectrum of spinal and neurological conditions.

Visit the link below for more information.
https://www.columbiadoctors.org/locations/columbiadoctors-newyork-presbyterian-one%20?utm_content=sked_690e5c2cf7272a281389b37b&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

11/05/2025

Brain tumor specialist, Dr. Brian Gill, was featured in NYP NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Advances, speaking about glioblastoma.

🎥 Check it out, and drop any questions in the comments.

And if you're interested in learning more about our clinical trial, visit the link below. https://www.neurosurgery.columbia.edu/news/disrupting-blood-brain-barrier-sonication-improve-glioblastoma-treatment?utm_content=sked_68fbcace50f87a49ac77f188&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

11/04/2025

Dr. Sean Lavine joined neurosurgeons from across New York for the 2025 Charles A. Elsberg Lecture and Dinner, hosted by the New York Society of Neurosurgery at the Cornell Club.

This year’s honored speaker was Douglas Kondziolka, MD, Gray Family Professor of Neurosurgery and Vice Chair of Clinical Research at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, who delivered an inspiring lecture following opening remarks by Dr. Lavine and Dr. J. Mocco.

More on the lecture series in the link below.

https://nysocietyns.org/charles-a-elsberg-lectures/?utm_content=sked_6904c492f69a9e7dde70abf4&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

11/02/2025

Facial pain has been compared to the shock of a live wire to the face.💥

This , we’re spotlighting Dr. Raymond Sekula, Director of Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery at Columbia Neurosurgery and National Chairman of the The Facial Pain Association’s Medical Advisory Board.

Through decades of research and thousands of surgeries, Dr. Sekula has advanced the field of microvascular decompression (MVD), helping patients reclaim their pain-free lives.

Learn more about his journey, dedication, and impact in the full FPA interview linked below.

https://www.facepain.org/blog/5-questions-for-35-years-with-dr-raymond-sekula/?utm_content=sked_68fbc82650f87a49ac77e97c&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Columbia Neurosurgery! 💀🦇

Can you tell which skull belongs to which mammal commonly studied in neurosurgery?

Drop your guesses in the comments below! 👇

10/30/2025

This Friday, October 31, for Neurology Grand Rounds at Columbia’s Neurological Institute Alumni Auditorium.

Topic: Advances and Future Directions in Epilepsy Surgery

Speakers:
Brett E. Youngerman, MD
Maya Gabel, MD

Learn from Columbia’s experts as they share insights on emerging approaches in epilepsy surgery, clinical informatics, and neuromodulation.

10/29/2025

Today is World Stroke Day.

Know the signs. Save a life. Spread the word.

Follow World Stroke Campaign for more information.

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