Neurosurgery at University of Colorado
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado, continues the tradition of excellence outlined in our Mission Statement. We specialize in providing options and answers for simple to complex neuro-surgical problems utilizing the experience of our faculty as well as the collaborations in our Multi-Disciplinary Programs at state-of-the-art facilities.
If you are a patient looking for information, explore our Faculty pages to find out more about the doctors in our practice or the Patient Care section. Click on Make an Appointment for information on setting an appointment.
For physicians wanting more information for your patients, visit the Referring Physician section.
Our neurosurgery residency program offers a diverse training program at four affiliate hospitals, each of which provide unique learning opportunities. We offer Pediatric, Stereotactic and Functional, Oncology, and Neurocritical Care Fellowships.
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Department of Neurosurgery Video
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Dr. David Case performs thrombectomy on 99 year old patriarch and receives family accolades.
Feb 12, 2019, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. David Case performs thrombectomy on 99 year old patriarch, Grandfather Alfredo, and receives family accolades.Full story -
Dr. Peter Witt is invited to Ask The Experts to discuss Endoscopic Spine Surgery and its Future
Dec 5, 2018, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Peter Witt is invited to Ask The Experts to discuss Endoscopic Spine Surgery and its FutureFull story -
Dr. Samy Youssef's meningioma tumor resection saves the life of and restores empathy in "tough boss."
Nov 29, 2018, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Samy Youssef's meningioma tumor resection saves the life of and restores empathy in "tough boss."Full story -
Dr. Ormond teams up with retired colonel in battle with glioblastoma
Aug 29, 2018, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Ormond teams up retired colonel, Michael Moyles, in battle with "the terminator"- glioblastoma. Moyles approach:"One day cancer may take my life. But not today... Do what you do, because it is not going to be today."Full story -
Dr. Hankinson treating craniopharyngioma and discovering new cures.
Aug 10, 2018, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Hankinson treating craniopharyngioma and discovering new cures.Full story -
Drs. Ormond and Kunigelis bring advanced technology and training to Tanzania.
Jun 13, 2018, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDrs. Ormond and Kunigelis bring advanced technology and training to Tanzania.Full story -
Dr. Ryan Ormond's performs high risk removal of rare anaplastic astrocytoma
Feb 5, 2018, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Ryan Ormond's performs high risk removal of rare anaplastic astrocytoma, inspiring hope to his patient, her family and Cheynenne Wells County.Full story -
Dr. Brent O'Neil helps kids with epilepsy
Oct 30, 2017, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Brent O'Neil helps kids with epilepsyFull story -
Dr. David Case's patient makes complete recovery from stroke-a career inspired by his father's stroke.
Oct 9, 2017, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. David Case's patient makes complete recovery from stroke-a career inspired by his father's stroke.Full story -
Dr. Ryan Ormond investigates frailty to predict brain surgery outcomes.
Oct 2, 2017, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Ryan Ormond investigates frailty to predict brain surgery outcomes.Full story -
Dr. Robert Breeze treats metastatic brain tumors.
Jul 26, 2017, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Robert Breeze treats metastatic brain tumors.Full story -
John A. Thompson, PhD receives Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.
Apr 30, 2017, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryJohn A. Thompson, PhD receives Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.Full story -
Dr. Todd Hankinson is inspired by his patients.
Feb 27, 2017, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Todd Hankinson is inspired by his patients.Full story -
Dr. Christopher Roark restores sight with embolization of aneurysm during pregnancy
Jan 9, 2017, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Christopher Roark restores sight with embolization of aneurysm during pregnancy.Full story -
Dr. Michael Greher discusses questions about CTE after apparent suicide of Rashaan Salaam
Dec 29, 2016, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Michael Greher discusses questions about CTE, which have surfaced since the apparent suicide of CU Heisman trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam.Full story -
Dr. Brent O'Neill chases epilepsy epicenter storm with ROSA, a neurosurgical robot.
Sep 21, 2016, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Brent O'Neill chases epilepsy epicenter storm with ROSA, a neurosurgical robot.Full story -
Dr. Aviva Abosch restores dance through deep brain stimulation surgery.
Sep 2, 2016, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Aviva Abosch restores dance through deep brain stimulation surgery.Full story -
Dr. Cristin Welle receives Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.
Jun 7, 2016, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Cristin Welle receives Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.Full story -
Dr. David Case on new mobile stroke unit
Mar 14, 2016, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. David Case on new mobile stroke unit.Full story -
Dr. Joshua Seinfeld saves teen stroke patient
Mar 14, 2016, 12:00 AM by Department of NeurosurgeryDr. Joshua Seinfeld saves teen stroke patientFull story