The Brigham Neurosurgery Residents
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65 years ago today, the world’s first successful transplant of an internal organ from one living person to another took place at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (now Brigham and Women's Hospital) led by Dr. Joseph E. Murray who would go on to win a Nobel Prize. hms.harvard.edu/magazine/scien…
Eben Alexander (Brigham '47), was chief for 28 years Wake Forest University School of Medicine, WFBH Neurology and Neurosurgery, operating until he was 70. Served as NIH reviewer for 24 years. He received both the Cushing & Distinguished Service awards (AANS Neurosurgeon,AANS) and served as SNS historian Society of Neurological Surgeons.
Robert McLaurin (Brigham '51), chair from '55 - '82 at Cincinnati. He brought a passion for pediatrics stoked in his residency publishing fundamental works in the field, but also for more general audiences. bit.ly/3u6YDo0 University of Cincinnati UC College of Medicine UCNeurosurgery
Edgar Bering (Brigham '52), inventor of fibrin foam with thrombin for hemostasis, served at the NIH '63 - '72 with appointments at Brigham, Georgetown, and Johns Hopkins before entering private practice. Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Georgetown/WHC Neurosurgery Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery
Anthony Susen (Brigham '53), established the neurosurgical service at Children's of Pittsburg and was later chief at Pitt. bit.ly/3OXh5aN Pitt Neurosurgery UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Bruce Hendrick (Brigham '54), chief The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) ('64 - '86), was a beloved resident. His wife, Gloria, had appendicitis, and ID policy barred his entry, but the Brigham kept a close eye and Matson scrubbed her case to monitor her care. PMID: 17881976 | bit.ly/3OUSaof
John Shillito (Brigham '57). It follows that the most prestigious pediatric neurosurgery fellowship is named in his honor (on.bchil.org/3R6iH40). Boston Children's & Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery attending for 37 years, former chief of service, and past president of CNS.
Fred Fowler (Brigham '56), was head of neurosurgery of Children's Mercy from '60 - '80, and president of the medical staff at Saint Luke's and ProvidenceSaintJohn. He was an active supporter of the arts, music, and charity organizations of Kansas City, MO.
Walter Cotter (Brigham '58), loved his training and stayed nearby practicing at Boston U Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, BU Medical, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts Neurosurgery, before becoming chief at Saint Joseph, Miriam Hospital, Kent Hospital.
Ernest Mathews (Brigham '59), loved his training under Drs. Matson and Ingraham - going on to be chief of pediatric neurosurgery at NYUneurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Neurosurgery. Later, he took on more adult patients at BIDMC/HMS Neurosurgery, BU Medical, and MGH Neurosurgery.
August Geise (Brigham '61), was briefly at Brigham before continuing training U of M Neurosurgery. He shared a passion for photography with Dr. Ingraham. He became chair St. Luke's Hospital, and served as physician coordinator ThinkFirst Foundation.
Privileged to learn from Professor Paulo Kadri Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery White Matter Dissection course. Thank you Ari Kappel for organizing such an enriching #neuroanatomy #microneurosurgery course!
Good times at the annual neurosurgery softball tournament in NYC Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery MGHNeurosurgResidency
