Study Finds Little Risk and Much Benefit in ‘Gluing’ Blood Vessels Before Surgery

Study Finds Little Risk and Much Benefit in ‘Gluing’ Blood Vessels Before Surgery

by | Apr 14, 2017 | Arteriovenous Malformations, Blog, Cerebrovascular Blog, Dr. Sisti, Dr. Solomon, Endovascular Blog, Gamma Knife Blog, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Uncategorized

A cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare tangle of blood vessels in the brain that carries a high risk of hemorrhage. Brain surgeons have found that “gluing” or blocking off the blood supply to these malformations before surgery cuts down on...
Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

by | Nov 11, 2016 | Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Cerebrovascular Blog, Dr. Sisti, Dr. Solomon, Gamma Knife Blog, General Neurosurgery, Neurosurgeons, Spine Hospital Blog, Uncategorized

We are saddened to learn of the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, neurosurgeon Dr. Joao “John” Antunes. Dr. Antunes was originally from Portugal. He came to the United States to complete his residency in neurosurgery, then joined the Columbia...
Docs Attend 2014 CNS Conference in Boston

Docs Attend 2014 CNS Conference in Boston

by | Oct 23, 2014 | Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Cerebrovascular Blog, Doctors, Dr. Sisti, Dr. Solomon, Endovascular Blog, Epilepsy Blog, Gamma Knife Blog, Movement Disorders Blog, Neurosurgeons, Pain Center Blog, Peripheral Nerve Blog, Spine Hospital Blog, Uncategorized

Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2014 October means that Fall is in the air… and that the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has once again held its annual meeting. The CNS calls itself the global leader in neurosurgical education, and for good reason. Its...
Columbia Neurosurgery Docs Once Again on Top in NY Magazine

Columbia Neurosurgery Docs Once Again on Top in NY Magazine

by | Jun 17, 2014 | Award, Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Cerebrovascular Blog, Doctors, Dr. Sisti, Dr. Solomon, Endovascular Blog, Gamma Knife Blog, Spine Hospital Blog, Uncategorized

We anticipate it every June, and finally the 2014 New York Magazine ‘Best Doctors’ issue is out. We are thrilled to say that Columbia Neurosurgery has a great showing once again this year. The Department of Neurosurgery at Columbia University Medical...
Columbia Neurosurgeons Battle at Pinehurst

Columbia Neurosurgeons Battle at Pinehurst

by | May 30, 2014 | Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Brain Tumors, Carotid Artery Disease, Cerebrovascular, Cerebrovascular Blog, Doctors, Dr. Sisti, Endovascular Blog, Gamma Knife Blog, Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgeons, Skull Base Tumors, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Uncategorized

This month in Pinehurst, North Carolina four of our neurosurgeons prepared for battle: Dr. Sean Lavine, Dr. E. Sander Connolly, Dr. Michael Sisti, and Dr. Jeffrey Bruce. The reason for battle: Improve the understanding and treatment of diseases involving the...
Docs Go to Spain for 2013 ‘Society of University Neurosurgeons’ Conference

Docs Go to Spain for 2013 ‘Society of University Neurosurgeons’ Conference

by | Jul 24, 2013 | Areas of Expertise, Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Brain Tumors, Centers, Cerebrovascular, Cerebrovascular, Cerebrovascular Blog, Doctors, Dr. Sisti, Dr. Solomon, Gamma Knife, Gamma Knife Blog, Neurosurgeons, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery Blog, Pediatrics, Spine, Spine Hospital, Spine Hospital Blog, Uncategorized

“It’s great to see how neurosurgery is performed in other countries and to maintain relationships with doctors from all over the world,” says Columbia Neurosurgery Department Chair Dr. Robert Solomon of a recent trip he and his cohorts took to...