Department of Neurosurgery

Providing highly specialized surgical care for conditions of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.

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At Cooper University Health Care, the Department of Neurosurgery's neurosurgeons are fellowship-trained and board-certified, offering both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including image-guided microsurgery, endoscopic surgery, awake craniotomies, and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT).

Ajith Thomas, MD

Ajith J. Thomas, MD
Chairman and Chief, Department of Neurosurgery

At Cooper, we emphasize a collaborative, multidisciplinary model: neurosurgeons work closely with neurologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, interventional neurologists, and neuro-oncology specialists to tailor treatment plans for each patient.

Our surgical expertise spans a wide range of neurological disorders: we treat brain and spinal tumors, vascular abnormalities such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, movement disorders (including deep brain stimulation), epilepsy (e.g., vagus nerve stimulation), and complex spine pathologies.

Cooper is the first health system in the U.S. to open an Acute Stroke and Neuro-Interventional Suite equipped with a Siemens biplane angiography system integrated with CT for rapid, minimally invasive stroke care within the Emergency Department.

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Education

Neurosurgeons at Cooper contribute to the academic mission through Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, mentoring medical students, residents, and neurosurgery fellows in both clinical and operative settings.
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Research

Our neurosurgical team actively participates in clinical trials and research that drive innovation in brain tumor surgery, neurointerventional techniques, intraoperative imaging, and recovery protocols for stroke and traumatic injury.
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Patient Care

We provide state-of-the-art neurosurgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, intraoperative MRI and CT, image-guided navigation, and neuro-endoscopic approaches, all aimed at improving precision, reducing risk, and enhancing recovery.

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