Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

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...
Looking for a Neurosurgeon? Ask About Specialization

Looking for a Neurosurgeon? Ask About Specialization

Patients fare better when their surgeons are specialized. So says a new study published in the BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) and picked up by The Wall Street Journal. We couldn’t agree more! In fact, the neurosurgeons at Columbia University Medical...
Summer 2016: Highlights from CU Neurosurgery

Summer 2016: Highlights from CU Neurosurgery

For most, summer is a time for enjoyment. Perhaps you’ve rejoiced in a recent graduation, a vacation on the horizon or just the warm, beach-perfect weather. Here at Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, our summer has kicked off with...
Researchers Determine New Accomplice in Brain Tumors—and Catch Our Neurosurgeons’ Attention

Researchers Determine New Accomplice in Brain Tumors—and Catch Our Neurosurgeons’ Attention

Scientists are excited because in a recent study they found a brain tumor growing in a new way. Altered—or mutated—genes cause brain tumors, and scientists have a growing list of these genes. When a tumor occurs, they analyze the tumor to find those defective genes,...