Neurological Surgery Leadership & Organization

Led by a team of world-class physicians and researchers, our department fosters a collaborative environment to ensure advanced patient care and excellence in neurosurgical training and education.

Chair’s Welcome

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Louisville, I welcome you to the Neurological Surgery Residency Program. The path from education as a physician to training as a neurosurgeon is challenging and ultimately one of the most rewarding opportunities that you can choose to pursue.

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Joseph Samir Neimat

At the University of Louisville, we are committed to excellence in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders and discovering new treatments in a caring, patient-centered environment. The Neurological Surgery Residency Program at UofL provides comprehensive neurological surgery training that combines:

  • An outstanding faculty of practicing neurosurgeons and distinguished neuroscience researchers
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for brain and spine surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches
  • Leading-edge research facilities
  • A renowned regional Level 1 trauma center with a high volume and variety of patients
  • Part of a robust health system with over 15 hospitals and medical centers

I look forward to working with you throughout your neurosurgical training.

Sincerely,

Joseph S Neimat, MD, MS, MBA
Professor and Chairman
Department of Neurosurgery

More About Our Leadership

History

Our department has a rich history of training the next generation of neurosurgeons and advancing neurological care through innovative research.

Strategic Plan

This is a link to a [PDF] file of the School of Medicine's 2023-2025 Strategic Plan