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Welcome from Department Chair, Kevin O. Lillehei, MD
Welcome to the University of Colorado Department of Neurosurgery. Neurosurgery at CU is a dynamic, rapidly growing educational enterprise, and we are one of the largest Departments of Neurosurgery in the western United States. Currently the Department encompasses 4 teaching institutions: University Hospital, Colorado Children’s Hospital, the Colorado VA Medical Center and Denver Health and Hospitals, with all but the latter now located on the new 225 acre Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The Anschutz Medical Campus, is a truly state-of-the-art center for education, clinical programs, research and innovation Our current faculty includes 25 Neurosurgeons, 3 Neuro-critical care Intensivists, an ever-growing division of Interventional Neuro-radiology, 5 Neuropsychologists and 4 full-time dedicated research PH.D.’s. Within the Department are nine programs of excellence, offering unrivaled educational opportunities for our Residents and Fellows. We, at the University of Colorado, are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care not only to the patients of Colorado, but to our region and to the nation. Please take a look at the video we’ve prepared, which tells you about our Clinical Programs of Excellence, the research we are doing, and the unsurpassed educational opportunities that we provide. On behalf of our entire department, we are glad you’re here!
Department of Neurosurgery Video
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Cristin Welle, PhD, Vice-Chair of Neurosurgery Research (and colleagues) find promising evidence that cells in the CNS can regenerate and repair following damage
May 18, 2020Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have identified a new way that cells in the central nervous system regenerate and repair following damage.Full story -
Dr. Kevin Lillehei changes the life of a Cushing’s Disease Patient with Delicate Pituitary Surgery
May 1, 2020A team of 'hormonal detectives' helped Linda Hidahl recover from the devastating effects of a pituitary tumor and Cushing's disease.Full story
Upcoming Events
August is Here! A month long challenge to all of us!
Meet Jessica!
She is a brain tumor patient who is fighting the challenge of her life.
Her friends have set up a wonderful “challenge” event for the rest of us – to show our support to Jessica and to raise money and awareness of the CU Neurosurgery Brain Tumor Tissue Bank.
Vibin4Jess – a month-long challenge to raise awareness about brain tumors and inspiration for Jessica.
Professional/Medical Education Events:
- Neurosurgery in the Rockies - Late February 2021
- VanderArk Visiting Professor Lectureship - Postponed (TBD)
- Stereotactic and Functional Hands on Course - November, 2020
- Microscopic and Endoscopic Approaches to the Skull Base Course - March 17-20, 2021