Overview

For more than 70 years, the Department of Neurological Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has delivered exceptional patient care and landmark medical discovery while teaching future generations of physicians and scientists.

The CWRU Department of Neurological Surgery is primarily affiliated with one of the nation's top hospitals, the University Hospitals Case Medical Center and its UH Neurological Institute. The Department is also affiliated with MetroHealth Medical Center and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital.   The Department of Neurosurgery is committed to advancing the field of neurosurgery through innovative, integrated and individualized care, unparalleled research and a passionate commitment to training tomorrow's clinicians.

Under the direction of Warren Selman, MD, our team of neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists treats the full range of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Working primarily with the UH Neurological Institute, the Department offers a full spectrum of conventional treatment options for both adults and children, while also developing innovative and promising protocols for more complex neurological cases. Our strong emphasis on translational neuroscience means that newly developed treatments and techniques transfer more rapidly from the research stage to actual patient care.

The Department knows that all patients are different. That's why we take a patient-centered approach to care in which our teams of skilled specialists collaborate to develop customized care plans focused on patient comfort. Our skill and expertise in minimally invasive approaches and the latest technologies allow us to treat a wide range of conditions through patient-friendly surgical approaches that result in less scarring, faster recovery times, reduced post-operative pain and shorter hospital stays.

In its teaching role, the Department provides medical education in a wide variety of forums through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, one of the nation's best medical schools. Our physicians and scientists — who also serve as members of the school's faculty — are leaders in their respective fields and their ongoing research programs push the boundaries of medical progress.

This multi-dimensional approach and dedication to research and education play a major role in creating the rich legacy of landmark medical discovery that continues to this day.