Department of Neurosurgery

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Residency Program

The Penn Neurosurgery Residency Program is fully accredited by ACGME and committed to training future leaders in the field to be outstanding clinicians, active investigators and experienced educators.

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Welcome from the Chair of Neurosurgery

Why Penn? It’s a question I’ve been asked by quite a few people since I decided to leave a wonderful job at another first-rate institution and move 1,500 miles to Philadelphia. My answer is simple: Penn Medicine is special.

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Daniel Yoshor, MD

Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
Vice President, Clinical Integration and Innovation

Research

Penn Neurosurgery research offers innovative opportunities in a variety of areas including, neuro-oncology, stroke, peripheral nerve, spinal cord injury and cranial base surgery.

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Patient Care – Learn More About Penn Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgeons are committed to research, are leaders in developing the latest treatment options and clinical trials, and are dedicated to training the next generation of neurosurgeons.

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Penn Difference

Penn Medicine is a leader in neurosurgical treatment and management of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.

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About Us

Penn Neurosurgery provides outstanding patient care, exceptional medical training and conducts the latest research for all conditions of the nervous system.

Faculty

Meet the faculty of the Department of Neurosurgery.

Clinical Care

Penn Neurosurgery offers clinical programs of excellence for every subspecialty of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.

Education and Training

Penn Neurosurgery offers educational programs for those pursuing residency and fellowship opportunities and post-doctoral research positions.

Research

Penn Neurosurgery research offers innovative opportunities in a variety of areas including, neuro-oncology, stroke, peripheral nerve, spinal cord injury and cranial base surgery.

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