Philip E. Stieg, Ph.D., M.D.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Neurological Surgery / Neuroscience

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Philip E. Stieg is a board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors and skull base surgery. He is the chairman and neurosurgeon-in-chief of New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. He is also the founder of the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center, one of New York City’s leading interdisciplinary neuroscience facilities. Dr. Stieg is internationally known as a lecturer dedicated to the training of other neurosurgeons and is the host of the podcast called “This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg,” which explores the many wonders of the brain. He is also frequently featured in the media for his expertise and commentary on breaking news in health care.

Dr. Philip E. Stieg is a board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors and skull base surgery. He is the chairman and neurosurgeon-in-chief of New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. He is also the founder of the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center, one of New York City’s leading interdisciplinary ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery, Board Certified Neurological Surgeon
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification

Education

  • University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.S.)
  • Union University (Ph.D., Anatomy and Neuroscience)
  • Medical College of Wisconsin (Doctor of Medicine)
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (Medical Internship & Residency)
  • Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden (Research Fellow, Neurobiology)

Achievements

  • Routinely named one of the Nation’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Medical
  • Creator and host of NPR radio show “How to Save Your Life”
  • Brain Tumor Foundation, Past President
  • New York board of the American Heart Association, Past President
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (AANS/CNS), Past Chairman
  • Society of University Neurosurgeons, Former President
  • Brain Injury Advisor to the Department of Defense

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Health Philosophy

“After having earned my Ph.D. in neuroscience, I became fascinated by the intricacies and processes of the central nervous system and the role a neurosurgeon plays in tracing them. I realized that neurosurgeons are responsible for far more than surgical intervention. We play a critical role in getting our patients back to living normal lives, with healthy brain function. That's why I went on to earn an M.D. degree as well. I consider it an honor to treat patients with brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders. The challenges are immense, but I get the daily satisfaction of helping patients get back to their families, and their lives.”