Welcome to Stanford Neurosurgery

Comprised of 58 leading neurosurgeons and research faculty, Stanford Neurosurgery performs over 4000 neurosurgical operations covering the full spectrum of neurological conditions every year. We are consistently ranked among the best centers in the nation for neurosurgery. Our excellent facilities and technological advances provide the highest level of care in treating neurological diseases for adult and pediatric patients. In addition, our hospitals offer the only Level 1 Trauma Center between San Francisco and San Jose, and our Stroke Center was the first in the nation to be certified as a comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. These certifications recognize our hospitals as having state-of-the-art equipment, infrastructure, staffing and training to diagnose and treat patients with the most severe and complex cases. Together, we drive forward the most innovative technologies in neurosurgery – from cutting-edge neuroscience research and clinical trials to the widespread clinical implementation of our discoveries.