Using the latest medical innovations and advancements, University of Minnesota Physicians neurosurgical specialists offer leading diagnostic techniques and treatments. We take a comprehensive, compassionate approach to patient care, providing for best-possible outcomes.

Brain Tumors
Neuro-Oncology
In treating brain tumors, our neuro-oncologists take care of a broad spectrum of benign (noncancerous), malignant (cancerous) and metastatic (cancer that has spread from where it originated) brain tumors. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with patients and their families to better understand their specific conditions and available treatment options.

Skull Base Surgery
When surgery is appropriate, our world-class neurosurgeons apply their expertise in addressing skull base and cranial nerve tumors, malformations and diseases. You are assured the most innovative techniques and utmost attention to the specifics of your case.

Complex Spinal Disorders
Our spinal disorders program offers comprehensive spinal care for patients with degenerative spine conditions, spinal injuries or spinal tumors. From standard decompressions and tumor resection to complex spinal reconstruction, patients can be assured they will receive complete, individualized care.

Cerebrovascular Disorders (Stroke)
The cerebrovascular program addresses all facets in managing strokes, aneurysms, vascular malformations and other cerebrovascular conditions. We coordinate the optimal therapeutic strategy for each patient, which may include surgery as well as interventional neuroradiology, stereotactic radiosurgery and rehabilitation.

Epilepsy
The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers unsurpassable, multidisciplinary care in addressing epilepsy. Our world-class care team considers comprehensive treatment options for patients of all ages with any type of epilepsy or seizure disorder.

Movement Disorders
Many brain diseases produce abnormal movements. Using a highly integrated approach, our expert, multidisciplinary team evaluates patients to find the optimal medication and/or surgical approach for managing their movement disorders. We provide the highest quality care, applying clinical research, novel therapies and cutting-edge technologies.

Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Entrapment syndromes (such as carpal tunnel or ulnar neuropathy), injury and tumors of peripheral nerves (including schwannomas and neurofibroma) are treated surgically by our experienced team of neurosurgeons. We apply a wide range of treatment methods drawing from academic medicine to help our patients enjoy the best outcomes possible.