University of Wisconsin–Madison
A UW Med Flight helicopter flies above the University of Wisconsin-Madison

A UW Med Flight helicopter flies above the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Capitol Building

The Wisconsin State Capitol building and Monona Terrace at night.

UW Health

An aerial photograph of the UWHealth medical campus.

Neurosurgery Group Photo 2022

 

Events

Parking Permit Application Open

Applications for 2026-27 parking permits are now open: UW–Madison Transportation Services is now accepting applications for base lot, Flex, Accessible, park and ride and business alternate parking permits. Apply for Round 1 by May 29. While there will be additional rounds offered through the summer, employees who need permits next academic year are strongly encouraged to apply during Round 1.

April SMPH All Staff Recording

A recording from the April 30 SMPH All Staff Forum is now available through Box: The forum featured answers to staff questions on manager effectiveness and support, the school's financial landscape and planning, Workday and Advarra, work environment and workload, and compensation and career progression. The Box folder also contains the Forum slides, answers to questions placed in the Q&A and an auto-generated transcript. The forum was co-hosted by the SMPH Committee on Academic Staff Issues and SMPH Human Resources

2026-27 parking rates and program updates

We have announced rate and program changes for the upcoming year.
Effective Sept. 1, 2026, there will be a 2 percent increase for most parking permits.
Eligibility rules for the reduced cost permit program and rates for Flex parking, visitor parking, and Metro Transit employee bus passes will remain the same.
Campus electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be upgraded and require user fees.



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Message from the Chairman

Dr. Robert J. Dempsey
Dr. Robert J. Dempsey

Welcome to the website for the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurological Surgery. In this website you will learn about our department, which is dedicated to providing the very best clinical neurosurgical care for the many disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, as well as the blood vessels which support them. You will learn about our work on disorders such as:

  • brain tumors
  • stroke
  • brain hemorrhages from aneurysms (congenital or acquired abnormalities)
  • spinal cord injuries or degenerations of the spinal and peripheral nerve disorders
  • pediatric and congenital disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • degenerative disorders of the brain and spine

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Mission Statement

A W crest emblem is seen on the Field House from inside of Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Oct. 6, 2012. (Photo by Bryce Richter / UW-Madison)

 

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provides outstanding care and treatment for patients with brain, spine, and peripheral nerve diseases, disorders, and injuries; advances neuroscience knowledge through basic and clinical research; and trains students, residents, and fellows.