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Founder and Medical Director of the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch*
Care Philosophy
Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D., is the medical director of the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago as well as founder and medical director of the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN). A board-certified neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cerullo is widely recognized as one of the nation's leaders in the field of neurosurgery, and holds the title of professor, Department of Neurosurgery at Rush Medical College . Patients and physicians hold him in high regard for his skill in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and spine disorders. Dr. Cerullo has been instrumental in advancing the use of minimally invasive treatments for a wide range of neurosurgical disorders. *
What is Neurosurgery?
Neurosurgery is surgery of the nervous system. A neurological surgeon, or neurosurgeon, is a specialist who is trained in surgery of the nervous system, and can perform surgery on the brain, spinal cord, or other parts of the nervous system. This specialist is sometimes called a brain surgeon. The neurosurgeon also works with patients to diagnose, evaluate, and treat diseases or disorders of the nervous system, and aids in critical care of patients before, during and after surgery.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
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