Neurosurgery

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Neurosurgery is a growing program dedicated to excellence in education, research and patient care, with experts in all areas using advanced surgical tools and partnering with industry leaders to shape future technology while advancing neurosurgical knowledge and training the next generation in Arizona.

Neurosurgery Department News

News

Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study

Researchers found a two-way relationship between some vitamin and mineral deficiencies and chronic pain, which could lead to personalized treatments.

Saving Ramon

With 10 weeks still to go before his birth, tiny Ramon took a short journey on the frontiers of fetal medicine. The procedure made history, and — more importantly — it worked.

Dr. Julie Pilitsis to serve as president of neurosurgery society

Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD, MBA, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, has been elected president of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

In the Headlines

July 17, 2025 | KTVK Phoenix

“Helping You Manage Chronic Pain”
Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD, MBA