Blog Posts
Defusing a Tumor: Dr. McCormick’s Spine Surgery Video
Removing a spinal tumor can be like defusing a bomb. The stakes are high. And surgeons must have the ability to both plan carefully and also handle whatever setup they encounter. In a recent spine surgery video, Dr. Paul McCormick helps other neurosurgeons develop those abilities. In the video, Dr. McCormick removes a tumor from the spinal […]
Then and Now: Spinal Cord Tumors at the Neurological Institute
Back in 1910, the first surgery was performed at the Neurosurgery Department. That operation was the removal of an “intramedullary” spinal cord tumor, and it was truly a groundbreaking procedure.
Columbia Neurosurgery Doctors Featured in New York Magazine’s 2015 Best Doctors List
New York Magazine’s annual ‘Best Doctors’ list is out, and once again, several doctors from Columbia Neurosurgery are on it. The 2015 issue names 1,282 physicians in New York who are considered by their fellow doctors to be the best in their fields. The extensive list...