Neurological Surgery

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

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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

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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.

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Education

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

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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.

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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. 

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Recent News

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Goodman Scholarship supports IU alumnus' journey in neurosurgery

Since 2010, 39 fourth-year IU medical students have been awarded the Goodman Scholarship, named in honor of the late Julius M. Goodman, one of the country’s top neurosurgeons. 

May 06, 2026

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IU neurotrauma researchers discover FDA-approved drug can be repurposed as treatment for spinal cord injury

Researchers at the IU School of Medicine have discovered that a FDA-approved drug that's widely used as a sedative in hospitals can be repurposed as an early neuroprotective therapy after spinal cord injury.

May 06, 2026

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IU Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship shapes the next generation of leaders

Since 1991, 16 neurosurgeons have graduated from the program and gone on to care for children with complex neurological disorders at institutions across the world.

April 13, 2026

Upcoming Events

13 May

May 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Department of Neurosurgery Frew Lecture

Department of Neurological Surgery and Indiana University Health Foundation’s 23rd Annual Jack and Sabina Frew Lecture

Goodman Hall, 362 W. 15th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202

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