For Patients
Cutting Edge Expertise: A Comprehensive Resource for Patients
AANS provides information for patients on a number of neurosurgical conditions and treatments and helps patients find AANS-member, board-certified neurosurgeons in their area.
Or access common conditions and treatments
Back and Neck
Brain Conditions
- Dawn Evans’ Patient Story
- Bradley Horton’s Patient Story
- Adult-onset Hydrocephalus
- Elizabeth Erman’s Patient Story
- Lisa Klok’s Patient Story
- Recovering From Brain Surgery…The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- Epilepsy: Electrocorticography (ECoG)
- Epilepsy Surgery: Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Claire Snyman’s Patient Story
- Cerebrovascular Imaging
Movement Disorders
Pediatric
Spine Conditions
Stroke
Find a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
An online service tool for finding a neurosurgeon in your local area. Note that this service does not provide a referral or recommendation for a specific physician.
Prevention & Detection
Provides information on strategies for preventing
neurological disorders and early detection of
potential issues.
Provides information on strategies for preventing neurological disorders and early detection of potential issues.
Glossary & Anatomy
Explore the AANS Glossary of Neurosurgical Terminology for clear definitions of essential and complex concepts, and gain an understanding of neurological anatomy.
Explore the AANS Glossary of Neurosurgical Terminology for clear definitions of essential and complex concepts, and gain an understanding of neurological anatomy.
Donate to the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF)
Donations help fund cutting-edge research and develop the next generation of neurosurgeons to provide the highest quality of patient care.
Donations help fund cutting-edge research and develop the next generation of neurosurgeons to provide the highest quality of patient care.
