3 Best Neurosurgeons in Washington, DC

“Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed his internship at George Washington University Hospital in 1989. He is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and serves as Medical Director of the MedStar Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit. Dr. Aulisi is dedicated to providing expert and compassionate care, taking the time to ensure each patient understands their diagnosis and the best treatment options tailored to their individual needs. He has advanced training in skull base tumors and neurovascular microsurgery and also specialises in treating peripheral nerve injuries, pineoblastomas, and prolactinomas. His approach to care has consistently led to excellent patient outcomes. He has a special interest in aneurysms, brain neoplasms, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), and herniated discs. Dr. Aulisi is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, National Rehabilitation Hospital, and Georgetown University Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.”

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“Dr. Kevin Michael McGrail obtained his medical degree from Tufts University in 1983, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Maryland Hospital, followed by a neurosurgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He also served as a research fellow in neurobiology at Harvard Medical School and received specialized training in complex cranial and spinal surgery from the Mayo Clinic. Dr. McGrail is a national leader in neurosurgery, an active researcher, and an educator. He has published extensively in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. His clinical interests include cerebrovascular surgery, microsurgery, brain tumour surgery, and complex spinal procedures. Dr. McGrail practices at two convenient locations in Washington, D.C., and has been recognised by Washingtonian magazine as a Top Doctor for the past 15 years. He is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.”

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“Dr. Christopher Gene Kalhorn earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgical training at Baylor College of Medicine under Dr. Robert Grossman, an internationally recognised expert in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery. Dr. Kalhorn is a board-certified neurosurgeon and a member of the Board of Directors of MedStar Health. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, Co-Director of the Movement Disorders Program, and Director of MedStar Georgetown's Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery Program. His clinical interests include degenerative spine disease, spinal fusion surgery, brain tumours, and lumbar and cervical disc herniations. Dr. Kalhorn focuses on the surgical management of epilepsy and movement disorders. He is committed to delivering the highest quality, compassionate, and personalised neurosurgical care. Dr. Kalhorn sees patients at two convenient locations.”

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