Welcome to Vanderbilt Health and the Department of Neurological Surgery.
Vanderbilt Health and the Department of Neurological Surgery have a long tradition of providing world-acclaimed patient care, life-changing innovations and research, and training for the best of tomorrow's neurological leaders.
We provide excellent comprehensive care for pediatric and adult patients with disease or injury involving the brain, the neurovascular system, the spine, and the peripheral nervous system.
Vanderbilt Health is recognized as the most comprehensive academic health system in the region. The system comprises eight hospitals, more than 180 clinics, a top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded research programs and more than 180 graduate medical education programs. Our department's faculty and trainees train in Vanderbilt University Hospital and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital located on the midtown Nashville campus adjacent to the Vanderbilt University campus.
Discover what sets Vanderbilt Health apart, our collaborative disciplines, unique surgical services and outstanding patient outcomes.

Reid Thompson, MD
Chairman, Department of Neurological Surgery
Section of Surgical Sciences
Vanderbilt Health