The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery, under the leadership of Mitesh V. Shah, MD intends to lead Indiana, the Midwest and beyond in the care of patients with nervous system disorders using state-of-the-art technology and advanced techniques in the operating room and clinic—doing so in a compassionate and caring environment that emphasizes quality and safety. Neurosurgery clinicians, researchers and educators at IU School of Medicine are at the forefront among national leaders in how they treat patients, investigate new therapeutics and train the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Clinical Care
Department faculty are advancing the health of adults and children with neurosurgical disorders with a unique, patient-first approach to brain, spine and nerve care.
Research
Through clinical and laboratory research studies and more, neurological surgery faculty researchers dedicate their life’s work to advancing treatment solutions for patients.
Education
Internationally renowned faculty neurosurgeons at IU School of Medicine provide training to medical students, residents and fellows pursuing subspecialty expertise.
Recent News
Celebrating 75 years of neurosurgery at the IU School of Medicine
With 75 years of world-class neurosurgery expertise, the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine continues to be at the forefront among national and international leaders in how it treats patients, investigates new therapeutics and trains the next generation of neurosurgeons.April 15, 2025
Neurosurgery alum reflects on breadth of experience at IU School of Medicine
Over the course of his seven years at the IU School of Medicine, Mohamed Zaazoue, MD, MS, MBA, who graduated residency in 2024, was able to translate his “hands-on” approach to life into the operating room.
April 14, 2025
Mastering the art of surgery: Neurosurgeon launches microsurgical neuroanatomy laboratory
João Paulo Almeida, MD, PhD, joined the IU School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery as the Robert L. Campbell Scholar in Neurological Surgery in November 2024. He serves as the director of skull base and pituitary surgery and brings a vast track record in endoscopic skull base approaches, pituitary tumor resection, and complex cranial surgery.
April 10, 2025
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