Neurological Surgery

Providing world-class clinical care, education and research across the full spectrum of brain, spine and nerve care.

Neurosurgeons working in the operating room

Innovative clinical care. Transformational research. Robust academic training.

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. 

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Meet our faculty

Dr. Bradbury examines a clinic patient

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.

Jignesh Tailor, MD, PhD, and students

Research

Through clinical and laboratory research studies and more, neurological surgery faculty researchers dedicate their life’s work to advancing treatment solutions for patients.

Residents training in Stryker Mobile Lab

Education

Internationally renowned faculty neurosurgeons at IU School of Medicine provide training to medical students, residents and fellows pursuing subspecialty expertise.

Neurosurgery residents with a guest speaker after a lecture

Continuing education and training

The Department of Neurological Surgery offers four endowed lectureships each year where national and international leaders in neurological surgery come to downtown Indianapolis to inspire and speak about complex topics to faculty and trainees.

Learn about our endowed lectureships
Neurosurgeons performing a surgery in the operating room

World-class clinical care

Faculty physicians in the Department of Neurological Surgery use state-of-the-art technology and multi-disciplinary approaches to treat patients of all ages for disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and vascular structures of the central nervous system. 

Learn about how we care for patients

Recent News

Dr. Charles Stevenson and patients in the clinic

New division chief devoted to building ‘pediatric neuroscience center of excellence’

When he’s not meeting with families in the clinic or performing life-changing procedures in the operating room, Charles Stevenson, MD, dedicates his efforts to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research.

November 04, 2025

Sohail Noor examining brain waves in the OR

Neurophysiologist's lab works to improve deep brain stimulation therapy for patients with severe neurological disorders

Sohail Noor, PhD, aims to make deep brain stimulation more precise and effective for patients experiencing debilitating mental health conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.

October 23, 2025

A man in a white lab coat poses in his lab.

IU study finds possible treatment route for common type of genetic hearing loss

A team co-led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher has identified electrical inner ear signals that damage hair cells, causing hearing loss. 

September 10, 2025

Upcoming Events

Nov 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Skull Base Symposium Day 1

Lateral Skull Base Conditions: “Vestibular Schwannomas and Spontaneous CSF Leaks: Why Patients Choose IU Health”

Nov 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Skull Base Symposium Day 2

Anterior Skull Base Conditions: “Pituitary Adenomas and Sinonasal Tumors: The Advantage of IU Health”

Dec 06 8:30am - 12:30pm

Movement Disorders Symposium

The movement disorders team will lead two programs — one for patients and another for clinicians. 

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