Ben Roitberg, MD
Chairman, Department of Neurological Surgery 

Chairman's Message

The Department of Neurological Surgery keeps its focus on patients – each patient is an individual who needs a personal and patient-centered approach.

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Using The Most Advanced Neurosurgical Treatment Approaches

The MetroHealth Department of Neurosurgery is a dynamic, integrated and academic team dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, innovation and research.

Our clinical and academic staff includes:

• Neurosurgeons (cranial, spine and nerve expertise)
• Spine (orthopedic) surgeons
• Pain/Anesthesia specialists
• Neuro-intensivists
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Patient Care / Highlighted Services

The MetroHealth Department of Neurological Surgery offers a multi-disciplinary, team-based approach for the treatment of common to complex neurological disorders. 

Our team of experts works closely with patients to provide the best individual treatment plans. 

• Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
• Neuro-Oncology / Brain Tumors
• Neurocritical Care
• Neurotrauma
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Spinal Cord Surgery 

Collaborative, Coordinated Care

The Department of Neurological Surgery collaborates with a variety of departments and clinical disciplines to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients across medical disciplines:  

• Brain Center
• Cancer Center
• Neurology
• Pain & Healing Center
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Spine Center

MetroHealth / Case Western University School of Medicine Affiliation

As a teaching hospital, we have been associated with the Case Western University School of Medicine since 1914.

During this 104-year affiliation, we have trained thousands of physicians, many of them renowned in their fields throughout Cleveland and the world.

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