About Us
Our approach is patient-centered & multidisciplinary. With a team of neurosurgeons, physical medicine & rehab specialists, researchers & nurses, our department provides world-class care for patients.
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What We Stand For
The University of Louisville Department of Neurological Surgery is dedicated to the application of scientific insight and pioneering technology to restore quality of life for patients suffering from neurological disease and injury. Our dedication to patients is integrated with a commitment to advancing the comprehension of human neurological function and the treatment of disease.
Our surgeons are experts in minimally invasive approaches to brain and spine surgery. We offer techniques including robotics, endovascular, endoscopic, stereotactic, and image-guided surgeries.
These methods improve safety, reduce postoperative pain, minimize blood loss, and shorten hospital stays—helping patients recover faster and return to their lives with fewer complications.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you are a patient needing an appointment, you can request an appointment here or call our clinic hotline at 502-588-2160.
We participate in the ERAS/NRMP Match process. Please check their websites for timelines and information on the application process.
https://www.aamc.org/students
http://www.nrmp.org
For more information, please contact:
Ann Bowman
Neurosurgery Residency Coordinator
Email: Ann.Bowman@louisville.edu
Phone: (502)588-0492
When joining the University of Louisville School of Medicine in the Department of Neurosurgery for residency, our residents are provided with competitive benefits during their time in Louisville, Kentucky.
We take pride in the coverage we are able to provide our residents, such as:
- Protective lead apron, skirt and collar
- Single pair of surgical loupes
- Program-paid USMLE Step 3 Testing
- Yearly educational travel funding
- Yearly education stipend
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Workers compensation
- Disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Dental care and dental coverage
- Medical licensure
- Campus Health Service Office
- Vacation (annual leave)
- Lab Coats
- Library privileges and services
- Counseling services
- Recreational facilities
- Medical and personal leave
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Dependent care spending account
- Parking
- Retirement plan
- Many additional benefits
Our department is proud to offer several fellowships for those looking to sharpen their skills in their preferred speciality. We offer three different neurosurgery fellowships and a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship.