Research Print Research that helps peopleMayo Clinic fosters an environment where scientific expertise is combined with surgical insights to create solutions for unmet needs. The unrelenting focus of our neurosurgery researchers results in more options for people with complex conditions of the brain and nervous system that might benefit from surgery. Examples of successes that improve people's lives include: Enhancing spinal surgery with robot-assisted placement of spinal hardware Translating neurostimulation research and innovations into patient care Developing regenerative approaches to brain tumor care Studying which approaches to glioblastoma have the best outcomes over time Approaches to immunotherapy for a brain tumor called glioblastoma Advancing our understanding of the complex condition arteriovenous malformation Developing an epilepsy treatment model that focuses on whole-person care Redefining stroke care by developing a balloon-guided catheter to extract clots Developing new surgical techniques to remove brain tumors Mayo Clinic has an extensive effort in neurosurgery research, spanning numerous centers, programs and labs across its campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Our surgeon-researchers and scientists collaborate with colleagues worldwide, contributing to advances in medicine that improve neurological care for people everywhere. Research labsExplore research labs. Research centers and programs Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery Center for Regenerative Medicine Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology Discovery and Translation Labs: Brain Research Kogod Center on Aging Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Neurology Research Neuroscience, Florida Neurosurgery Research Precision Neurotherapeutics Innovation Program Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Traumatic Brain Injury Model System Research Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all • All Locations Bendok, Bernard R. M.D. Arizona Burns, Terence (Terry) C. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Bydon, Mohamad M.D. Minnesota Chaichana, Kaisorn L. M.D. Florida Chang, Su-Youne Ph.D. Minnesota Daniels, David J. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Deen, H. Gordon Jr. M.D. Florida Kallmes, David F. M.D. Minnesota Lanzino, Giuseppe M.D. Minnesota Lee, Kendall H. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Link, Michael J. M.D. Minnesota Meyer, Fredric B. M.D. Minnesota Parney, Ian F. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Peris Celda, Maria M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Pichelmann, Mark A. M.D. Pollock, Bruce E. M.D. Minnesota Quinones-Hinojosa, Alfredo M.D. Florida Savastano, Luis E. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Spinner, Robert J. M.D. Minnesota Swanson, Kristin R. Ph.D. Arizona Tawk, Rabih G. M.D. Florida Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Clinical trialsThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient stories June 04, 2021 Share on: FacebookTwitter Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., have been ranked among the best Neurology & Neurosurgery hospitals in the nation for 2021-2022 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor NeurosurgeryDepartment homeSectionsOverviewRequest an appointmentTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsSpecialty groupsExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals SectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsSpecialty groupsExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals ORG-20117095 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Neurosurgery