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Department of Neurosurgery | University of Michigan Medical School
Learn more about what sets the U-M Department of Neurosurgery apart from others in the field. Meet the people behind the care, education and research who make it possible to provide top-notch neurosurgical service. We train highly skilled neurosurgeons with a strong background in clinical neurosurgery and research.

Neurosurgery Clinic | Taubman Center | University of Michigan Health
We help you manage a wide range of brain, spine and nervous system conditions. Our doctors build a custom care plan to meet your unique needs and goals. As part of U-M Health, we lean on almost 100 years of experience to offer you the latest treatments.

Neurosurgery - Wikipedia
Neurosurgery or/and neurological surgery, also known in common parlance as brain surgery, is the medical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment or rehabilitation of disorders that affect any portion of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and cerebrovascular system. [1] .

Brain & Spine Surgery - Ann Arbor Campus - Trinity Health Michigan
Our multidisciplinary team includes highly skilled neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, and specialized advanced practice providers, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, who bring decades of combined clinical experience.

Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
The Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic at U-M Health provides expert surgical care for children with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Our team of specialized surgeons and multidisciplinary experts creates personalized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Neurosurgeon: What They Do, Specialties & Training
What is a neurosurgeon? A neurosurgeon is a specially trained medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions that affect your nervous system — your brain, spinal cord and nerves. Neurosurgeons perform surgery on your nervous system, but they can also provide nonsurgical treatments.

20 Best Neurosurgeons In Michigan - Healthgrades
Neurosurgeons diagnose and treat many diseases, including stroke, seizure disorders, back problems, brain and spine tumors, injuries, and birth defects. Neurosurgeons also perform surgery on the back, neck, brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to treat neurological problems.

Neurosurgery | Neurosciences - Trinity Health Michigan
Trinity Health Michigan is a trusted name in neurosurgery. We use leading techniques to treat advanced brain, nerve and spine conditions. Our neurosurgeons are among some of the most trusted experts in the Midwest. We deliver comprehensive, compassionate care for nearly any diagnosis.

About Neurosurgery | University of Michigan Medical School
Our surgeons deliver world-class care in the treatment of the most complex neurosurgical disorders with seven subspecialty clinics. Explore patient care in the Department of Neurosurgery.

The Best Neurosurgeons in Michigan | US News
Neurosurgeons use minimally invasive surgery to treat brain, nervous system and spinal nerve disorders. Conditions treated by neurosurgeons include brain bleeds, head or spinal cord trauma or...

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Staged Bilateral Brain Lesioning Demonstrates Multiyear Symptom Relief in Parkinson’s Disease  Bioengineer.org
Why UHealth’s Top-Ranked Neurology and Neurosurgery Program Stands Out for Patients  University of Miami
Top US Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospitals Ranked  Medscape
Rising Prevalence of Unruptured Brain Aneurysms Raises Concerns: Lancet  Medical Dialogues
NYU Langone Health Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Neurology & Neurosurgery for the Third Consecutive Year  NYU Langone Health
Timeline: Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Epilepsy  Johns Hopkins Medicine
UAB ranked among nation’s top hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report  The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Duke clinicians examine intersections between neurology, neurosurgery, and women's health  Duke School of Medicine
Respecting patients' choices for tremor surgery  Mayo Clinic
Inaugural neurology and neurosurgery symposium planned for Oct. 2  Jagwire – Augusta
In Memoriam: Donlin M. Long  Johns Hopkins Medicine
Best US Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospitals Ranked  Medscape
Bascom Palmer Is No. 1 for 22nd Year, Neurology/Neurosurgery Ranks No. 20, Other Specialties Recognized for High Performance  University of Miami
Endoscopic spinal surgery: The next level of minimally invasive care  Mayo Clinic
In Memoriam: Guy McKhann  Johns Hopkins Medicine

Common Neurological Symptoms & Warning Signs

Persistent or Sudden Severe Headaches — Onset of unusually intense headaches, sudden thunderclap onset, or chronic pain accompanied by nausea and visual disruptions.
Numbness, Tingling, or Paresthesia — Loss of sensation, burning, or a "pins and needles" feeling in the extremities, often signaling peripheral neuropathy or nerve compression.
Focal Muscle Weakness or Paralysis — Sudden or progressive loss of muscle strength, facial drooping, or difficulty lifting objects, commonly associated with stroke or nerve disorders.
Seizures and Convulsions — Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain leading to involuntary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, or brief absence spells.
Vertigo, Dizziness, and Loss of Balance — Sensations of spinning, unsteady gait, or uncoordinated movement (ataxia), pointing toward vestibular or cerebellar dysfunction.
Cognitive Decline and Memory Impairment — Uncharacteristic confusion, difficulty retrieving words, disorientation, or short-term memory loss impacting daily functioning.
Visual Disturbances and Diplopia — Unexplained double vision, temporary loss of vision in one eye, or sudden blurred vision stemming from optic nerve issues or brain lesions.
Dysarthria and Speech Difficulties — Slurred speech, trouble articulating words, or difficulty comprehending spoken language due to motor speech pathway impairment.

Key Milestones in the History of Neurology

Edwin Smith Papyrus (c. 1600 BCE) — The earliest known medical document describing brain anatomy, cranial sutures, and meninges, detailing head trauma cases in ancient Egypt.
Hippocratic Corpus (c. 400 BCE) — Hippocrates challenged mystical beliefs by identifying the brain, rather than the heart, as the seat of human intelligence, sensation, and emotion.
Vesalius and De Humani Corporis Fabrica (1543) — Andreas Vesalius provided detailed anatomical drawings of the human nervous system, correcting centuries of Galenic anatomical errors.
Discovery of Cerebral Localization (1861) — Paul Broca demonstrated localized speech production functions in the frontal lobe through post-mortem studies of aphasic patients.
Establishment of the Neuron Doctrine (1891–1906) — Santiago Ramón y Cajal and Camillo Golgi revealed that the nervous system consists of discrete individual cells rather than a continuous net.
Invention of Electroencephalography (1924) — Hans Berger recorded the first human brain waves (EEG), revolutionizing epilepsy diagnosis and sleep cycle monitoring.
Development of Neuroimaging Techniques (1970s–1980s) — Godfrey Hounsfield developed Computed Tomography (CT) and Raymond Damadian pioneered MRI, transforming non-invasive brain visualization.
Discovery of Neuroplasticity (Late 20th Century) — Researchers demonstrated that the adult brain reorganizes neural pathways in response to learning, environmental changes, and injury recovery.

Current Neurology Research & Breakthroughs

Blood-Based Biomarkers for Early Alzheimer's Detection — Advances in blood tests tracking amyloid and tau levels allow for faster, non-invasive diagnosis before major cognitive decline occurs.
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) in Parkinson's — Closed-loop DBS systems now record real-time neural activity to dynamically adjust stimulation, significantly improving motor fluctuations.
Disease-Modifying Gene Therapies for Neurodegeneration — Novel viral vector therapies target genetic root causes to slow progression in rare conditions like Huntington's disease and ALS.
Precision Immunotherapies for Neuromuscular Disorders — Targeted monoclonal antibody treatments offer faster-acting, long-term disease management for autoimmune conditions like Myasthenia Gravis and CIDP.
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) for Paralysis Recovery — High-density microelectrode arrays decode neural intent into real-time digital text and prosthetic movement for spinal cord injury patients.
Neuroinflammation and Microglial Modulation in Stroke — Investigational therapies focusing on microglial activation show promise in minimizing secondary brain injury following acute ischemic events.
Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Blood-Brain Barrier Opening — Non-invasive MRI-guided ultrasound temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to deliver targeted chemotherapies directly into brain tumors.
Single-Cell RNA Sequencing in Epilepsy Therapeutics — Transcriptomic profiling identifies specific neuronal subpopulations causing drug-resistant seizures, opening pathways for targeted drug design.