Neurosurgery in Minnesota

Overview

Doctors in the Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota treat people who have brain and nervous system conditions (neurological conditions). The Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is one of the leading centers in the United States for brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgery). Surgeons perform more than 3,500 neurosurgical procedures each year.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience and expertise. Mayo Clinic surgeons trained in brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeons) and doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists) have expertise and experience in evaluating and treating many neurological conditions. Neurosurgeons provide the most current treatment options, including minimally invasive neurosurgery.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic neurosurgeons work with doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurology), cancers of the brain and nervous system (neuro-oncology), brain and nervous system imaging (neuroradiology), musculoskeletal conditions (orthopedic surgery), ear, nose and throat conditions (otorhinolaryngology), endocrine gland conditions (endocrinology) and other areas to provide the most appropriate treatment for your condition. Doctors trained in treating children who have neurological conditions (pediatric neurologists) care for children at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
• Technology. Mayo Clinic doctors use the latest technology in neurosurgery, including intraoperative MRI. Doctors also use technology in computer-assisted brain surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, awake brain surgery, deep brain stimulation and other complex surgical procedures.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors and researchers actively study risks, causes, and new diagnostic and treatment options for neurological conditions and conduct clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals in neurology and neurosurgery.