
Neurosurgery Podcast
Welcome to the Neurosurgery Podcast - the world's first look behind the scenes of medicine's most intriguing and exciting specialty. Subscribe now, follow us on Twitter @NSGYPodcast, and visit us at neurosurgerypodcast.com to experience the joys and pains of life as a neurosurgeon.
Episodes

Until It's Done
A conversation with Vincent Van Den Broeck
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/wEFJ8LkUJmA
Find more from Vince at...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-van-den-broeck-b9b275103/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentinthekitchen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vincentinthekitchen
Find the book "Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done" and t

E-Bike Safety: New Rules of the Road
A conversation with Drs. John Maa and Blake Taylor.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/j41ivQQ3AyQ

Getting the Band Back Together
A conversation with ourselves.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ixWvlUoKjNg

Fire in the Belly: The Inner Drive
A conversation with Dr. Gavin Britz.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ncGTkF6nPXI

The Tesla of our Time!
Another conversation with Dr. John Adler
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/m-6-wSiL9qA

Inside the ACCME, Part I: The ABCs of CME
A conversation with Dr. Graham McMahon
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/Ay9KtTwUEpM
#cme #accme #medicine #neurosurgery

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026, Concluded: The Scope (and Future) of Neurosurgery
A special conversation with Dr. David Langer, hosted by Dr. Isaac Yang
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/4sS1Ff7vzFw
#neurosurgery #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026: Military Medicine
A special conversation with Dr. Rocco Armonda, hosted by Dr. Alex Valadka
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/_dohLgQHDog
#neurosurgery #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth #neurotrauma #military

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026: Advocacy
A special conversation with Dr. Cathy Mazzola, hosted by Dr. Joshua Rosenow
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ETg4vQVcFRk
#neurosurgery #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth #advocacy #policy

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026: Innovation & Technology
A special conversation with Dr. Edward Chang, hosted by Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio
#neurosurgery #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth #functionalneurosurgery #epilepsy #awakebrainsurgery #brainmapping #speech #language
Find the video of this conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OemRr9tbH0o

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026: The People Behind the Profession
A special conversation with Dr. Antonio "Nino" Chiocca, hosted by Dr. Sander Connolly
Find the video of this conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC5CpBMWDf8&feature=youtu.be

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026: The Patient's Journey
A special conversation with Annalia Michelman, hosted by Dr. Sandi Lam
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/JQLne8l8MVY

Taking a New Job: Moving Toward, Not Away
A conversation with Dr. Guy McKhann
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/C9EK5W0-uTM

Modern Spine in Practice: Be a Doctor First
A conversation with Dr. Michael Kaiser
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/dzKJV5fLbIg

The Next Chapter for Neurosurgery: Challenges and Opportunities
A conversation with Dr. Antonio "Nino" Chiocca
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/Lm8TEcEAAK0

Cultivating Neurosurgery: Indications, Tools, Advocacy
Another conversation with Dr. Alex Khalessi
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/alfpNjdrXkw

Chasing Mastery: Mind & Hands
Another conversation with Dr. Michael Lawton
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/Nz9ubegO3lg

From the Dugout: The Cutting Edge of Vascular Neurosurgery
A conversation with Dr. John Wong
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/52HSuhvggRA

Reimbursements Update: Contracting, Coding, Collections
Another conversation with Dr. Brian Gantwerker
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/Bsyg_f7HoCw

From the Dugout: Becoming an Endovascular Neurosurgeon
Another conversation with Dr. Elad Levy
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/1xyVf6c8Mm0

Under the Hood With a MEDTRONIC PRESIDENT: Enabling Care, Navigating Risk, and Making a Difference
A conversation with Brett Wall
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/uxAWCtrDSnQ

From the Dugout: Canadian Neurosurgery, From Training to Practice
A conversation with Dr. Michael Yang
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/Qw15PrtlQX0

Sustaining the (Neuro)Surgeon-Scientist - NREF, NIH, and Beyond
A conversation with Dr. Gregory Zipfel
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/LXvdMDVZlMw
Learn more and contribute at https://nref.org/

LIVE from the 2026 NeuroCharity Softball Tournament!
Stay tuned for upcoming interviews recorded at this year's tournament!
Find the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/6CVQAdxziLs
Find more and contribute to next year's tournament via Columbia University at https://www.neurosurgery.columbia.edu/about-us/giving/neurocharity-softball

The Future is Now: Transformational Spinal Instrumentation
Another conversation with Dr. Regis Haid
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/1rZ5Ka9ckTU
Read more at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34728998/

Beyond Cell Cultures: Unlocking BRAIN Biology
Another conversation with Dr. Arman Jahangiri
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/mNC0nip_U0E
Find more from Dr. Jahangiri at https://www.instagram.com/armaniijayy/

Social Media for Professionals: Platforming with Propriety
Another conversation with Dr. Juan Uribe
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/fLPd90-LGbs

Memorial Day Special, with Return to Duty!
A special conversation on Memorial Day 2026, with Tim Fazekas, Jarred Shewey, and Rachelle Yusufbekov.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/zUopNYEX7JE
Find more and contribute at https://www.returntoduty.us/

The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics!
A conversation with Dr. Babak Kateb
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/GbnIhjO_Af0
Find more at https://www.worldbrainmapping.org/

Going Viral: How Viruses Can Cause (and Treat!) Cancer
A conversation with Dr. Ashish Shah
Find more at https://www.shahlaboratory.com/
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/STo7a4QWjNc

Personal Finance, Part II: Intentionality, Infrastructure, Permission
Another conversation with Dr. Chris Winfree
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/aEx9Jq2Kb8M
Find our first conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oUrgYcg5zk

International Care: The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation
A conversation with Dr. Philipp Aldana, recipient of the 2026 AANS Humanitarian Award
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/jmTc49d3i1c
Find more at https://neurosurgeryoutreach.org/

The Shrinking World of Neurosurgery: Perspectives from Down Under!
Another conversation with Prof. Kate Drummond
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/GIbnmxruXao

Advances in Endoscopic Spine Surgery!
A conversation with Dr. Ali Hazama
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/GQcsUFCgdbg

Book Club: Comfort Always - Live at AANS 2026!
A conversation with Dr. Alan Cohen
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/KX74Zr4fW-c
Find more from Dr. Cohen and order your copy of Comfort Always at https://www.dralanrcohen.com/publications

How to Match Neurosurgery in 2026!
Another conversation with Dr. Ricardo Komotar.
Find the video of this conversation at: https://youtu.be/k8KHUTrxhRQ

Looking for Brains in Washington: Dr. John Cowan Runs for GA 11th District - Live at AANS 2026!
Another conversation with Dr. John Cowan
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/gEgy_w9U6Do
Find and contribute to Dr. Cowan's campaign directly at https://cowanforcongress.com/
Follow Dr. Cowan and get involved in the conversation across social media at:
X - https://x.com/DrJohnCowan
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcowanforcongress/
Facebook - https://www
Will RVUs Make You Happy?
Another conversation with Dr. Joe Cheng.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/-uXBNGc5NOA
Neurosurgery in Geneva!
Another conversation with Dr. Enrico Tessitore.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ZSi0wZA-S_4
REBROADCAST: Red Card, Blue Card
Revisiting our second conversation with David Simons
Find Return to Duty at www.returntoduty.us/
The Neurosurgical Newsletter!
A conversation with Dr. Kevin Hines and Mary Pontarelli.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/C4XnHxXNf9k.
Find the Neurosurgical Newsletter at www.neurosurgicalnewsletter.com
Neurosurgery in Poland!
A conversation with Dr. Dariusz Jaskólski

Neurosurgery in Austria!
A conversation with Dr. Claudius Thomé.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/hPsi6ZcJYzs
Neurosurgery in Romania
A conversation with Dr. Gabe Tender
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ulM5TFXR6_s
A Life of Passion: Exploration, Innovation, MINS!
A conversation with Dr. Mick Perez-Cruet
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/QDY7J9k18sI
Find more about MINS at https://www.minsociety.com/
Donate to the Sloth Institute at https://www.theslothinstitute.org/
Real Human Resources: Neurosurgical Workforce in the USA
Another conversation with Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/s4Y8EN1KcAM
Find more from Dr. DiGiorgio on X at @DrDiGiorgio, on The Doctor's Lounge podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doctors-lounge/id1832097658, on Substack at https://thedoctorslounge.substack.com/, and in general at https://www.anthonydigiorgio.com/
Practice Update! New Guidelines for Penetrating TBI
A conversation with Dr. Randy Bell.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/9m7ICuKOHx4
Find the updated guidelines and tools at https://braintrauma.org/guidelines
Becker Returns! Reviewing 2025 in Healthcare
Another conversation with Scott Becker.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/I58_Clegikk
Find more from Becker's at https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/
Follow Scott on X at @BKRBusinessMin
Evidence-Based Medicine - A Sensible Perspective
A conversation with Dr. Adam Cifu
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/pmXHAobMXrU
Find more from Dr. Cifu at https://www.adamcifu.com/
#medicine #neurosurgery #evidence #evidencebasedmedicine
Meeting Madness! How Much is Too Much?
Another conversation with Dr. Andrew Chan.
Find this video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/0p_nTZSolSo
NYE 2025 - Predictions for the Coming Year!
A conversation with ourselves.
Happy New Year!
Neurosurgery in the Press: Michael J. Fox & Parkinson's Disease
Another conversation with Dr. Nick Boulis.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/cGP7l2fPKcY
Find more about the Michael J. Fox foundation at https://www.michaeljfox.org/
Achievement Unlocked: 1,000,000 Listens!
A conversation with ourselves. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach this milestone!
Find the video of this conversation at: https://youtu.be/mNktRTITh-o
SPECIAL EDITION - Neurosurgery in the Press: The Jake Paul Fight
A conversation with Dr. Arman Jahangiri.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/HygTVfo33OU
Out of Many: Collective Bargaining for American Physicians
Another conversation with Dr. Brian Gantwerker.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/mWy9CVPwUoo
Neurosurgery in the Press: Insurance Denials
Another conversation with Dr. Greg Basil.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/yB6dRovePgc
The RIME Model: One Simple Hack for Crazy Success!
A single author op-ed
Inside the White Journal
Another conversation with Dr. Fred Barker
Thanksgiving, 2025: Hard Dogs and Turducken!
Another (very grateful!) conversation with Dr. Sander Connolly
The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation
Conversations with Dr. Adam Arthur, and Courtney Shupryt.
Learn more and make your contribution at https://nref.org/
Neurosurgery in the Press: Billy Joel's NPH
Another conversation with Dr. Carl Heilman.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/Q9u4p7XgqyM
Neurosurgery in the Press: Sharon Stone's Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Another conversation with Dr. Mike Lawton.
Find the video of this conversation at:
https://youtu.be/ftWNdmum7RA
Find Dr. Lawton's previous interviews here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-44-more-than-hands-technical-excellence-in/id1474617803?i=1000474159960
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-case-i-cant-forget-climbing-the-mountain/id1474617803?i=1000546156987
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Settling Into a New Program
Another conversation with Dr. Richard Byrne
LIVE SHOW! Neurosurgery in the Press: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
A conversation with Dr. Barth Green, recorded live on-stage at the second annual University of Miami Neurosurgery Spine Fellows Reunion.
Find more of the story at: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article312577527.html
What is an "Expert," Anyway?
A conversation with Drs. Brian Gantwerker and Anthony DiGiorgio
LIVE SHOW: Controversies in Neurosurgery - Owning the Future of Neurosurgery
A conversation with Dr. Sander Connolly, recorded live at the Brainwaves conference at Columbia University
Physician Contracts 201: Negotiations
Another conversation with Michael Johnson, JD
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ep3ouem8-uM
Find Michael's firm at www.michaeljohnsonlegal.com/
Find his Instagram at www.instagram.com/physiciancontracts
Neurosurgery Spotlight on Different Markets: Croatia!
A conversation with Dr. Sergej Marasanov.
Thank you to Elekta for sponsoring this conversation!
Finance, Federation, Physician Independence
A conversation with Dutch Rojas.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/X38Qe8Q0ov0.
Find Dutch at https://x.com/DutchRojas, https://x.com/DRsLoungePod, https://dutchrojas.substack.com/
Modern Surgical Training: Good, Bad, & Ugly
A conversation with Dr. George Tolis.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/2PNf7EoS_2A.
Find Dr. Tolis at https://x.com/georgetolisjr/, and his many works on surgical training at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?sort=date&term=Tolis+G+Jr&cauthor_id=30880141
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Trying to make sense of tragedy. Penetrating ballistic injuries, split opinions, and learning to talk again.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/WUz2krJ4G68
Neurosurgery Spotlight on Different Markets: India!
A conversation with Dr. Manjul Tripathi.
Thank you to Elekta for sponsoring this conversation!
Find the novel Krodh at https://tinyurl.com/5n84sh7h
Robotics in Cranial Neurosurgery
A conversation with Prof. Hani Marcus
Spotlight: The Seattle Science Foundation
A conversation with Dr. Rod Oskouian
Find the SSF at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChIIig54yF9aQYvpWGe1DPg
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ABlOaVck668?si=gSprb1z4_YIYOy3y
In Defense of Magical Thinking
A single-author op-ed
Bulletin Board: Brainwaves, Neurosurgery in the Press, and More!
Updates on the Podcast and events to come, and a conversation with Dr. Dean Chou.
Find the Brainwaves conference at https://web.cvent.com/event/d3a99f98-1c7f-4e9b-b24f-d5753af361af/summary
Training, Technically: Active-Duty Aeronautics
A conversation with Marc Arnold.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/QO0FKYGxuz8
Get Your Personal Finances in Order!
A conversation with Dr. Chris Winfree.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/3oUrgYcg5zk
Triple Helix: Ghostwriters, Ghostbusted
Another conversation with Dr. Christian Bowers.
Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/dQU1XEorXoE
On the Road, in Toronto!
A conversation with Dr. Michael Fehlings
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