Neurosurgery

Latest Surgical Advances and Innovations
Duke neurosurgeons are expertly equipped to perform deep brain stimulation, LITT surgery, awake brain neurosurgery, awake spine surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, computer-assisted brain surgery, and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, which leaves few and sometimes no scars.

Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center
Our brain cancer specialists are recognized leaders in brain cancer research and treatment. We co-developed a vaccine that extends the lives of people with glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor. Research continues to make the vaccine stronger and the immune response more powerful.

Personalized Spine Care Plans
We know from experience that personalized treatment yields the best results for spine care. We take into account your lifestyle and health needs and recommend a comprehensive plan for your spine care that may include the latest in medications and injections, physical therapy, and pain management. If you require surgery, we offer one of the most experienced surgical teams in the state.

Leading Resource for Aneurysms and Stroke
Our specialists and neurosurgeons treat conditions that affect the major arteries and blood flow in the brain. We pair the latest imaging tools with minimally invasive techniques to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment. We are the leading resource for brain health emergencies, including aneurysms and stroke. People are referred to us from across the southeastern U.S. to confirm a diagnosis or prepare a treatment plan.

Multiple Skull Base Tumor Options
We offer multiple treatment options and care for all types of skull base tumors, including acoustic neuroma, pituitary tumors, meningiomas, facial nerve tumors, glomus tumors, neurovascular compression disorders, chordomas and chondrosarcomas, epidermoid cysts, and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).

We Work as a Team with Other Specialists
In addition to our doctors -- specially trained neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and neuropsychologists -- our neurological care team includes a range of providers who help manage your symptoms, recovery, and rehabilitation. They include physical, occupational, and speech therapists; social workers; nutritionists; and genetic counselors.

Advanced Procedures 
We are experts in deep brain stimulation, a procedure that can relieve symptoms by targeting an electric current on specific areas of your brain. It’s a highly effective treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, epilepsy, and essential tremor.

Remote, Written Second Opinion Reports
Get a written second opinion report from a Duke Health specialist in the comfort of your home. A second opinion can confirm a diagnosis, offer a different diagnosis, provide information about the most advanced treatments available, and ensure confidence in your decisions when faced with a serious medical condition. Learn more about our remote second opinion platform and process.