The Department of Neurosurgery at Emory University is consistently ranked as one of the top neurosurgical programs in the United States. Our excellent reputation is attributed to our mission to provide outstanding care to all patients and achieving excellent outcomes. This is accomplished through subspecialization, unparalleled expertise in the full range of neurological conditions, patient and family-centered care and innovative translational research to develop novel therapeutic options. Our tripartite mission is well-balanced among exceptional patient care, research to improve the specialty and education of the next generation of physicians.