Neurological surgery at the Cleveland Clinic: a historical perspective.

Neurosurgery

Department of Neurological Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.

Published: January 2009

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  • The Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Surgery department is one of the largest and most specialized in the U.S., with a notable early history.
  • Key figures include founder George W. Crile and Harvey Cushing, highlighting significant events like the "Clinic disaster" and the death of the first neurosurgeon.
  • The report reflects on the department's evolution and the current status of its residency training program.

Article Abstract

The department of Neurological Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic is one of the largest and most specialized in the country. This report recounts the Clinic's early history, beginning with the ties between its principal founder, George W. Crile, and Harvey Cushing, through the tragic "Clinic disaster," the death of its first dedicated neurosurgeon, and the arrival of W. James Gardner. The evolution of the department and the present state of the residency training program are discussed.

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