Henry Ford Health Neurosurgery: Innovation, Precision, and Patient-Centered Care

Henry Ford Health Neurosurgery program offers comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain tumors, spine disorders, vascular malformations, epilepsy, movement disorders, and traumatic injuries. The team includes US fellowship-trained, US board certified neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, and integrated clinical support staff who work across specialties to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. Henry Ford Health Neurosurgery is widely recognized for its clinical excellence, innovation, and leadership in neurological surgery. Some key highlights include:

Clinical Specialties

Brain Tumors (Surgical & Neuro-Oncology)

The Henry Ford Health brain tumors program is Internationally recognized for its expertise in the treatment of gliomas, meningiomas, metastatic brain tumors, and skull base tumors, the Henry Ford Neurosurgery program integrates the most advanced surgical and technological approaches available today. These include sophisticated preoperative and intraoperative imaging, functional surgical mapping, Gleolan (5-ALA) fluorescence-guided resection, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), and implantable radiation therapies, all tailored to maximize precision and patient safety.

Spine Surgery

Henry Ford Health is a national leading spine surgery in the advanced treatment of spinal disorders, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions including trauma, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. Our spine program combines clinical expertise with the most advanced technology available to deliver highly individualized care. Whether using anterior, lateral, or posterior approaches, we tailor every surgical plan to the unique needs of the patient.

Our surgeons are at the forefront of innovation, performing both minimally invasive and complex reconstructive procedures using state-of-the-art technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery, augmented reality (AR) navigation, intraoperative MRI and CT, and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). These technologies allow for unparalleled precision, improved outcomes, and faster recovery.

Henry Ford Health is at the forefront of spinal surgery innovation, leading the way by using cutting-edge technologies in surgery that enhance precision, safety, and outcomes. Our spine surgeons employ advanced techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery and augmented reality navigation, to ensure the exact placement of hardware during procedures to stabilize fractures, correct deformities, or reconstruct the spine after trauma or tumor removal. These technologies have significantly reduced the risk of hardware misplacement, offering unparalleled surgical accuracy. With intraoperative CT-guided imaging, our surgeons are able to confirm precise hardware placement in real time, before the patient even leaves the operating room, ensuring the highest standards of safety and success.

Functional & Epilepsy Surgery

Our functional and Epilepsy surgery program offers a full spectrum of advanced surgical therapies for movement disorders and epilepsy, including both asleep and awake Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), and epilepsy surgeries such as temporal lobectomy, laser ablation (LITT), and stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) for drug-resistant seizures. Beginning in October 2025, we will also offer High-Frequency Focused Ultrasound (HIFU, a noninvasive, incisionless treatment option for patients with Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s disease.

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

Henry Ford Health neurosurgeons are experts in aneurysm clipping/coiling, AVM resection, bypass surgery, and stroke intervention, the team works in close collaboration with fellowship trained and US board-certified endovascular neurologists and neuroradiologists to deliver rapid, coordinated care. Henry Ford Health consistently meets or exceeds national benchmarks for stroke response times, ensuring timely interventions such as thrombectomy and thrombolysis that are critical to minimizing brain damage. Stroke recovery is further supported through the combined efforts of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, opening soon at Henry Ford Hospital, and operating at Henry Macomb hospital and Henry Ford Wyandotte hospital offering world- class, multidisciplinary rehabilitation aimed at maximizing recovery and quality of life.

Peripheral Nerve & Pain Surgery

Henry Ford Health’s neurosurgery program offers advanced expertise in peripheral nerve and pain surgery, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex and often debilitating conditions. This includes the treatment of nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel and tumors, including those associated with neurofibromatosis. The team also specializes in the surgical management of chronic pain, offering procedures such as spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal pain pump implantation. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary approach in close coordination with neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain management, ensuring that each patient receives a personalized treatment plan aimed at restoring function and improving quality of life.

Neurofibromatosis

Henry Ford Health offers a comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary program for the care of patients with Neurofibromatosis (NF, a complex, lifelong condition that requires coordinated expertise across specialties. Whether a patient is diagnosed with NF1, NF2, or Schwannomatosis, the program is designed to address the full spectrum of needs from diagnosis through treatment and long-term management.

Experts in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

Our comprehensive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary team integrates advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise, and coordinated care to optimize outcomes for patients with this often- misdiagnosed condition, one that can mimic neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, ensuring accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

Henry Ford Neurosurgery is heavily involved in research and clinical trials, particularly in:

• Novel brain tumor therapies (immunotherapy, viral vectors, radiosurgery)
• Artificial intelligence and image-guided surgery
• Human connectomics (in partnership with industry and neurotech companies)
• Spine surgery quality improvement initiatives as an active participant in The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC), working to advance best practices and patient outcomes across the region

The program is supported by a dedicated Neurosurgery Research Lab and the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center with robust funding from NIH and industry partners.

Integrated Team-Based Care

• Care is coordinated across specialties, including:
• Neurology, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology
• Neuropsychology, radiation oncology, neuropathology
• ENT, genetics, physical medicine & rehabilitation, pain management, and palliative care

This multidisciplinary collaboration ensures that each patient receives a highly customized treatment plan that addresses every aspect of their condition.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Our expert US board certified Neurosurgeons work closely with:

• Neurology
• Neuro-oncology
• Clinical Trials
• NeuroRadiology
• Radiation oncology
• Neurology
• Neuropsychology
• NeuroOphthalmology
• Neuropathology
• Genetics
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Pain Management, Palliative & Hospice Care

Community & Global Impact

Henry Ford Health Neurosurgery is a global leader in clinical excellence and innovation, while also serving as a catalyst for meaningful impact within the local community and around the world. Our influence reaches far beyond the operating room, embodying a steadfast commitment to advancing neurosurgical science, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting health equity on a global scale. Through robust public outreach initiatives, dedicated mentorship programs, and by welcoming international scholars and faculty, we foster knowledge exchange and cultivate the next generation of neurosurgical leaders worldwide. At Henry Ford Neurosurgery, we have built a patient-centered team dedicated to delivering coordinated, multidisciplinary care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Leveraging our extensive expertise, we are well-equipped to provide comprehensive consultations through both in-person and virtual second opinion services.

Henry Ford Health’s Department of Neurosurgery is led by a distinguished team of physician-leaders who are nationally recognized for their expertise, innovation, and commitment to advancing the field.

Together, this leadership team continues to shape the future of neurosurgery and neuro-oncology through a unified vision of innovation, education, and equitable access to world-class care.

Henry Ford Health partnership with MSU and Ability Lab

Henry Ford Health’s Destination Grand is our flagship campus in Detroit, Michigan, anchored by a 20-story tower featuring all-private smart rooms, an expanded emergency department, advanced operating suites, and a leading inpatient rehabilitation partnership with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, located on an 80-acre wellness-focused campus in West Bloomfield, offers private, nature-view rooms and holistic amenities such as a demonstration kitchen, yoga studio, greenhouse, pet therapy, and comprehensive medical services including emergency care.

Michigan State University (MSU) and Henry Ford Health share a strong and dynamic partnership that bridges academic excellence with clinical innovation. Through collaborative efforts, the two institutions advance cutting-edge research, medical education, and patient care across a broad spectrum of specialties, including neurology, oncology, and translational medicine. Henry Ford Health serves as a major clinical affiliate for MSU’s College of Human Medicine, providing a rich environment for training future healthcare professionals and conducting clinical trials. This partnership enhances access to state-of-the-art therapies and fosters interdisciplinary research initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for patients across Michigan and beyond. Together, MSU and Henry Ford Health exemplify a commitment to integrating scientific discovery with compassionate care, driving progress in both academic and clinical settings.