Neurosurgery
Expert surgery, powered by research
Penn Medicine neurosurgeons perform thousands of procedures each year involving the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Our skilled surgeons apply the latest research to develop advanced surgical techniques for a wide range of neurological disorders, including spinal injuries, brain tumors, strokes, and epilepsy.
Conditions we treat
Cavernous Malformation Center
As one of the nation's few centers dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations, our skilled surgeons see a high volume of patients each year. Using the latest diagnostic tools, each patient receives a customized treatment plan tailored to their exact needs.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.
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Patient stories
Actress returns to stage after struggling with seizures
Her seizure medications weren't helping, so actress Hannah Parke turned to Penn Medicine for the relief she needed to get back onstage.
Tool measures tumor growth for less uncertainty between scans
Neuroradiologists have developed the first-ever tool that gives a real-time assessment of an individual’s tumor, and relieves anxiety between scans.
A minimally invasive solution to seizures
When Betsy Berlin's seizures returned after 24 years, medication was no longer helping. A minimally invasive procedure gave her the relief she needed.
A remarkable recovery after a ruptured brain aneurysm
Kim Bello was blindsided by a ruptured brain aneurysm. Thanks to timely treatment, she made a quick and complete recovery.
A surreal surgery for an unexpected diagnosis: Tanner’s story
Tanner McIntosh was shocked to learn a brain tumor was causing his debilitating back pain. And then his surgeon suggested he be awake for its removal.
A cold, a coma, and a Christmas miracle
A young mother was diagnosed with a rare, deadly brain disorder. During her month-long coma, Penn Medicine’s bold care saved her life.
Epilepsy surgery gives patient a new lease on life
Minimally invasive laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) surgery reduced the epilepsy symptoms a patient had experienced for more than 30 years.
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt had brain surgery at Penn
Before starting her own daily news show, journalist Kasie Hunt came to Penn Medicine for a growing brain tumor that was causing painful headaches.
Getting back to serenading after a stroke: Dick Boshart’s story
Richard “Dick” Boshart suffered a severe stroke at 84. Thanks to the quick response by Lancaster General Health, he was back to singing within months.
Rediscovering joy after treatment for a pituitary condition
Brielle Painter’s health was deteriorating rapidly, but a diagnosis remained elusive–until she was referred to the Penn Pituitary Center.