Neuroscience
Each year, Philadelphia magazine recognizes the area’s outstanding doctors in their annual Top Doctors list. The list is viewed as a “gold standard for those seeking the finest medical care in the Philadelphia area.”
We are pleased to announce that five neurosurgeons from Penn Medicine made the 2012 Top Doctors list:
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- U.s. News & World Report Names Penn Neurosurgery Best In Region
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- Patient Story: Mary Hess
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- Five Surgeons From Penn Neurosurgery Earn 'top Doc' Honors
Each year, Philadelphia magazine recognizes the area’s outstanding doctors in their Top Doctors issue. The list is viewed as a “gold standard for those seeking the finest medical care in the Philadelphia area.” We are pleased to announce that five...
- Penn Neurosurgery Hosts Neuro-oncology And Skull Base Course
This past weekend, Penn Neurosurgery hosted a comprehensive three-day continuing medical education (CME) program in Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery. The course focused on advances and innovative treatment of gliomas and brain metastasis, the use...
Neuroscience
Five Penn Neurosurgeons Make Top Doctors List
Each year, Philadelphia magazine recognizes the area’s outstanding doctors in their annual Top Doctors list. The list is viewed as a “gold standard for those seeking the finest medical care in the Philadelphia area.”
We are pleased to announce that five neurosurgeons from Penn Medicine made the 2012 Top Doctors list:
| Name | Subspecialties |
|---|---|
| M. Sean Grady, MD | Cerebrovascular surgery, aneurysm-cerebral, arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors |
| John Y. K. Lee, MD | Brain tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery, skull base surgery |
| Donald M. O’Rourke, MD | Neuro-oncology, brain tumors, spinal surgery-cervical |
| William C. Welch, MD, FACS, FICS | Spinal surgery, back surgery |
| Eric L. Zager, MD | Peripheral nerve disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, pediatric neurosurgery |
The Top Doctors list recognizes not only doctors who excel in academic medicine and research, but also those with outstanding interpersonal skills. Philadelphia magazine selects physicians for its Top Doctors list through both a national and local nominating process completed by peer doctors.
Penn Neurosurgery offers advanced, surgical management of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. It is ranked 14th in the nation by U.S.News & World Report, making it the best program for neurosurgery in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Learn more about the Penn Neurosurgery team.
- Penn Neurosurgery Welcomes Ali K. Ozturk, Md
Ali K. Ozturk, MD, has joined Penn Neurosurgery as an Assistant Professor. Dr Ozturk received his BA in biology from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in neurosurgery...
- U.s. News & World Report Names Penn Neurosurgery Best In Region
For the 24th consecutive year, Penn Neurosurgery has been ranked as best in the Philadelphia region, according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings released earlier this month. The specialty was also ranked 9th in the nation. In addition,...
- Patient Story: Mary Hess
Mary Hess, stroke survivor, shares her story of how Penn Medicine’s telestroke program saved her life and gave her more time to enjoy the things she loves... "I would not be sitting here if it wasn’t for them...I really appreciate everything Penn...
- Five Surgeons From Penn Neurosurgery Earn 'top Doc' Honors
Each year, Philadelphia magazine recognizes the area’s outstanding doctors in their Top Doctors issue. The list is viewed as a “gold standard for those seeking the finest medical care in the Philadelphia area.” We are pleased to announce that five...
- Penn Neurosurgery Hosts Neuro-oncology And Skull Base Course
This past weekend, Penn Neurosurgery hosted a comprehensive three-day continuing medical education (CME) program in Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery. The course focused on advances and innovative treatment of gliomas and brain metastasis, the use...