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Neurosurgery Podcast

Neurosurgery Podcast
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Gamma Knife
Neurotrauma
Patient Care
Spinal Cord Injury
Medical Education
Parkinson's Disease
Mentorship
Ukraine
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Artificial Intelligence
Functional Neurosurgery
Prior Authorization
Healthcare Policy
Good and Evil
Combat Casualties
Insurance Companies
Rocky
Medical Training

Welcome to the Neurosurgery Podcast - the world's first look behind the scenes of medicine's most intriguing and exciting specialty. Subscribe now, follow us onTwitter @NSGYPodcast, and visit us at neurosurgerypodcast.com to experience the joys and pains of life as a neurosurgeon.

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Latest Episodes

A special conversation on Memorial Day 2026, with Tim Fazekas, Jarred Shewey, and Rachelle Yusufbekov. Find the video of this conversation at youtu.be/zUopNYEX7JE Find more and contribute at www.returntoduty.us/

A conversation with Dr. Babak Kateb Find the video of this conversation at youtu.be/GbnIhjO_Af0 Find more at www.worldbrainmapping.org/

A conversation with Dr. Ashish Shah Find more at www.shahlaboratory.com/ Find the video of this conversation at youtu.be/STo7a4QWjNc

Another conversation with Dr. Chris Winfree Find the video of this conversation at youtu.be/aEx9Jq2Kb8M Find our first conversation at www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oUrgYcg5zk

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Recent Guests

Ashish Shah
Neurosurgery researcher and surgeon focusing on virology/immunology and translational brain tumor research
University of Miami / Shah Lab
Episode: Going Viral: How Viruses Can Cause (and Treat!) Cancer
Christopher Winfree
Dr. Christopher Winfree from Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Personal Finance, Part II: Intentionality, Infrastructure, Permission
Phil Aldana
Founder of The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation
The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation
Episode: International Care: The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation
Kate Drummond
Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Melbourne / Royal Melbourne Hospital
Episode: The Shrinking World of Neurosurgery: Perspectives from Down Under!
Ali Hazama
Professor; neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic spine techniques
Upstate Medical Syracuse, New York
Episode: Advances in Endoscopic Spine Surgery!
Alan Cohen
Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Book Club: Comfort Always - Live at AANS 2026!
Rick Komotar
Neurosurgery Program Director, guest on this episode
Neurosurgery Program Director (Miami area)
Episode: How to Match Neurosurgery in 2026!
John Cowan
Neurosurgeon and political candidate running for Georgia's 11th Congressional District
Candidate, Cowan for Congress; former practicing neurosurgeon
Episode: Looking for Brains in Washington: Dr. John Cowan Runs for GA 11th District - Live at AANS 2026!
Joe Cheng
Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati; expert in health policy and reimbursement
University of Cincinnati
Episode: Will RVUs Make You Happy?

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Rick Komotar
Host/Guest on this episode (as discussed in intro)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • My Boys!!

    I know all the folks who contribute to this along with Dr K as the host and it’s a Fantastic podcast about everything Neuro Surgery!! Love these guys and love what they are doing with the is podcast!! 🤟🏻💪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mk731
    United States6 months ago
  • Gratitude

    Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dodge2024
    Canadaa year ago
  • Don't bother

    Has there ever been a more conceitedself aggaradizing bunch of jerks Than neurosurgeons? NO!

    The only reason tolisten to this would be if you would want to hear a bunch of overrated men tell each other how wonder they all. eww!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Flycatcher71
    United States2 years ago
  • The single neurosurgery podcast I've found and a good one! :)

    Podcast Addict
    5
    George-Laurențiu
    2 years ago
  • Short, captivating, honest.

    I love this podcast. The episodes are easy to listen to and absorb while driving or walking. It allows me to use my time well and learn about my field of interest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    onlylyonsroar
    United States6 years ago

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A few listeners feel the host group can come off as self-assured; content quality remains high.
Educational and practical for medical students and residents alike.
Great mix of technical detail and real-world stories for learners.
Thoughtful, accessible grounding in complex neurosurgery topics.

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#54
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#140
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#162
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#178
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#238
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Personal Finance, Part II: Intentionality, Infrastructure, Permission
Q: Can this kind of financial framework happen outside Manhattan, or is it unique to big-city neurosurgery culture?
Geography is irrelevant; the concepts apply anywhere. The important part is having a clear framework and discipline to build infrastructure and intentionally structure one's time and resources.
The Shrinking World of Neurosurgery: Perspectives from Down Under!
Q: How does the Australian healthcare system influence neurosurgical practice and innovation?
The system blends private and public elements, enabling widespread training and rapid adoption of new technologies in some cases, while the strong ethical/regulatory framework ensures patient safety and robust trial infrastructure. This combination can foster faster innovation yet requires navigating reimbursement and bureaucratic hurdles.
Going Viral: How Viruses Can Cause (and Treat!) Cancer
Q: What is the mechanism behind how these viruses could drive or exacerbate GBM, and what roles do insertion and immune effects play?
Viral sequences can insert into the genome causing mutations, produce proteins that suppress immune responses, and alter the tumor microenvironment to favor stem-like, chemo-resistant tumor cells; multiple mechanistic pathways are possible and are being explored in translational research.
Going Viral: How Viruses Can Cause (and Treat!) Cancer
Q: So tell us a little about the theories at play and what that relationship between viruses and brain tumors might look like.
Viruses may initiate or reactivate endogenous retroviral elements in brain tissue, potentially triggering insertional mutagenesis, immune suppression, or lineage shifts that contribute to glioblastoma development or progression; the mechanism appears multifaceted and still under study.
Looking for Brains in Washington: Dr. John Cowan Runs for GA 11th District - Live at AANS 2026!
Q: What district are you running in and how has the district boundary changed?
The guest explains that he is running in Georgia's 11th district, with district lines that have shifted slightly through redistricting, and notes the absence of an incumbent in the current race.

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What is Neurosurgery Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinician-focused show that centers on neurosurgery practice, education, policy, and global impact. Episodes span technical topics like endoscopic spine techniques, MIS approaches, and spine training, alongside career planning, residency matching, physician compensation, and how healthcare systems shape patient care. There's frequent emphasis on mentorship, patient–family communication, and the human side of neurosurgery, with guests ranging from researchers and clinicians to program directors and international partners. The format often blends technical insight with real-world anecdotes, making it valuable for trainees, practicing surgeons, and anyone following advances in neurosurgical education and practice.

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Recent guests on Neurosurgery Podcast include:

1. Ashish Shah
2. Christopher Winfree
3. Phil Aldana
4. Kate Drummond
5. Ali Hazama
6. Alan Cohen
7. Rick Komotar
8. John Cowan

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