2017 Super Doctors and Rising Stars: A Guide to Outstanding Physicians
In a foreign city, knowing someone makes all the difference. A friend who lives in the place you’re visiting can hook you up with everything you need there. Nothing beats the recommendations of a local. Having to manage a medical condition can be a bit like...
Winter 2016: Highlights at Columbia University’s Department of Neurosurgery
Temperatures may be low, but spirits are high here at Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Our winter season has so far been filled with exciting news and accomplishments. Here are some highlights you won’t want to miss. 1....
Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes
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...
What Happens When a Neurosurgeon Needs a Neurosurgeon?
When Brazilian neurosurgeon Jose Nasser felt numbness on one side of his face, he hoped it was a minor nerve problem and that it would go away quickly. But he decided to have an MRI done just in case. The MRI showed that Dr. Nasser had an acoustic neuroma, a tumor...