Department of Neurosurgery

Delivering the Best Today and Contributing to a Better Tomorrow

Be part of a century-long legacy: 100+ years of delivering high-quality patient care, pioneering research, and educating neurosurgical leaders.

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Collaboration Fosters Innovation and Excellence

For 100+ years, the U-M Medical School Department of Neurosurgery has delivered comprehensive, cutting-edge and compassionate care for patients with neurological disorders. Our neurosurgical group, in collaboration with our interdisciplinary teams, is committed to achieving the best outcomes for adult and pediatric patients. Through collaboration, we innovate and develop the next generation of therapies, providing tailored approaches to create optimal experiences and outcomes for our patients. 

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ABOUT

Learn more about what sets the U-M Department of Neurosurgery apart from others in the field.

PEOPLE

Meet the people behind the care, education and research who make it possible to provide top-notch neurosurgical service.

EDUCATION

We train highly skilled neurosurgeons with a strong background in clinical neurosurgery and research.

PATIENT CARE

Our adult and pediatric clinical programs offer some of the nation’s best care for brain, spine and nervous system disorders.

RESEARCH

With basic, translational, and clinical investigation research, we’re nationally ranked for federal and extramural research funding.

Giving

Your gift can transform neurosurgical care for adults and kids by supporting research, clinical trials, education opportunities and more.

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Shape the Future of Neurosurgery

Train in a top-tier residency program with expert mentorship, advanced surgical experience, and a strong research foundation. Our graduates lead in academic medicine, research, and clinical practice.

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Nationally Ranked in Neurology & Neurosurgery

U-M Health has been recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. 

Learn more about our U.S. News rankings
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Neurosurgery by the Numbers
100+
Years of Experience
#20
Neurosurgery Care in the Nation
18
Current Active Sponsored Awards/Grants

Our Department of Neurosurgery aims to deliver the absolute best Neurosurgical care while innovating and pursuing science to create a better tomorrow for our patients and learners. Our innovations are moving towards using artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose brain tumors and spinal disease as well as developing incisionless brain surgery and creating a future of stem cell therapy for brain tumors and cognitive disorders. This website highlights our talented people and their transformational work.

Aditya S. Pandey
Julian T. Hoff Professor and Chair, Neurosurgery
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