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Dr. Schwartz lectures on the history and practice of neurosurgery to both the general public and medical communities, and regularly presents his surgical techniques to other neurosurgeons and ENT surgeons around the world. He has long provided commentary to the media on neurosurgical topics, including to ABC, NBC, CBS, Larry King Live, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, and other outlets.

 

To book Dr. Schwartz for a lecture, interview, or podcast, please contact schwarh@med.cornell.edu

MEDIA

Neurosurgeon, Theodore H. Schwartz, M.D.
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Neurosurgeon, Theodore H. Schwartz, M.D.

A top USA neurosurgeon, Theodore H. Schwartz, M.D., reveals what it's like to do brain surgery. Watch: discussions of brain tumor surgery; Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy - CTE from football; JFK assassination; Muhammed Ali's Parkinson's disease; Frontal Lobotomy. Dr. Schwartz is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center https://weillcornell.org/tschwartz in New York City specializing in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery for brain tumors, and is also an Epilepsy researcher. He's written a future best-seller book called: GRAY MATTERS: A BIOGRAPHY OF BRAIN SURGERY. It's available for preorder at https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734286/gray-matters-by-theodore-h-schwartz/ and https://amazon.com/Gray-Matters-Biography-Brain-Surgery/dp/0593474104/ref=sr_1_1
Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery, with Theodore H. Schwartz, MD
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Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery, with Theodore H. Schwartz, MD

Explore the evolution of brain surgery and implications for proactive brain health with international speaker and one of the nation’s leading neurological surgeons, Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz, professor of neurological surgery in otolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Schwartz shares a surgeon’s perspective on major advances in the history of brain health science, as well as the cultural and philosophical significance of popular brain-related topics in a fireside chat with neurologist and longtime friend Mitch Elkind, MD, chief clinical science officer at the American Heart Association. Dr. Schwartz is the author of the highly-anticipated new book Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery. Are you new to Center for BrainHealth? Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and the launch of the Great Brain Gain movement. Join our 7-day text challenge – take simple steps toward better brain health by learning and applying daily brain-healthy tips. Text 'GAIN' to 888-844-8991. Find out more: https://centerforbrainhealth.org/great-brain-gain At Center for BrainHealth, we can show you how to transform your mind to work stronger and faster. We have easy-to-use, scientifically proven tools to provide you with a proactive path to improve quality of life through brain health. Our research shows that better brain health helps people thrive within the context of their personal life. New to The Center for BrainHealth®? The Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, is a research institute committed to enhancing, preserving, and restoring brain health across the lifespan. Major research areas include the use of functional and structural neuroimaging techniques to better understand the neurobiology supporting cognition and emotion in health and disease. This leading-edge scientific exploration is translated quickly into practical innovations to improve how people think, work, and live, empowering people of all ages to unlock their brain potential. To learn more about us, visit our website: centerforbrainhealth.org Follow our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforbrainhealth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrainHealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforbrainhealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centerforbrainhealth © 2024 Center for BrainHealth (UTD). All rights reserved.
Episode 08 - Theodore H. Schwartz
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Episode 08 - Theodore H. Schwartz

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz, one of the nation’s leading neurosurgeons specializing in brain tumor and epilepsy surgery. Dr. Schwartz, based at Weill Cornell, is the Director of the Center for Epilepsy and Pituitary Surgery and Co-Director of Surgical Neuro-oncology. Dr. Schwartz shares insights from his book The Gray Matters:A Biography of Brain Surgery, exploring the history and future of neurosurgery. In this conversation, we explore how he balances tradition with innovation in surgical practice, from endoscopic surgery to brain-computer interfaces, offering profound insights into the future of neurosurgery while reflecting on the field's rich history. In this episode: • Dr. Schwartz’s journey into neurosurgery and his inspirations • Writing The Gray Matters while balancing surgery and authorship • The history of neurosurgery from Harvey Cushing to modern advancements • Balancing tradition with innovation in surgical techniques • The role of mentorship in shaping the next generation of neurosurgeons • Navigating the ethical challenges of psychosurgery • Key technological revolutions in neurosurgery: from microscopes to brain-computer interfaces. Get your copy of "The Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery" here: https://www.amazon.com/Gray-Matters-Biography-Brain-Surgery/dp/0593474104 PODCAST INFO: Spotify: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurosurgerytales SOCIAL: -Twitter: @AurelianaToma - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aureliana-toma - Instagram: @neurosurgery_tales - Patreon: patreon.com/AurelianaToma
Removing Large Brain Tumor Endoscopically - Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz
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Removing Large Brain Tumor Endoscopically - Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz

Theodore H. Schwartz, MD, an Attending Neurological Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Professor of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, discusses a case where he removed a large tumor from the brain of a patient using a minimally-invasive endoscopic technique he has developed. With the technique, Dr. Schwartz navigated an endoscope (a long, thin, tube equipped with a camera and ports that instruments can be slid through) into the patient's nose, through her sinuses, and into the pituitary gland section of the brain - where the tumor was growing. Once there, he deployed surgical instruments through the ports and carefully removed the tumor. Tumors of this size are typically removed using a craniotomy, a technique where surgeons remove part of the skull and "push aside" the brain to gain access to the tumor. It's a procedure that involves greater risk and recovery time than the endoscopic technique Dr. Schwartz has developed. You can learn more about Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz and his work with endoscopic skull-base surgery at: https://www.nyp.org/physician/tschwartz

INTERVIEWS

LECTURES 

2012 Stroud Science Symposium
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2012 Stroud Science Symposium

Neurosurgeon at KO science forum debunks cell phone-brain cancer link As the featured guest of Kingswood Oxford School's annual Stroud Science Symposium Friday, Jan. 20, neurosurgeon Theodore Schwartz, M.D. spoke on a variety of topics, including his assertion that there is no link between cell phone use and malignant brain tumors. "There is no convincing evidence that there is any link between cell phone use and brain cancer," said Schwartz, who is a professor of neurological surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and an attending neurological surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. During the all-school assembly, Schwartz also spoke of the importance of innovation and collaboration, particularly in the field of medicine. He explained how he and an ear, nose and throat surgeon have teamed up numerous times to successfully remove brain tumors using minimally invasive techniques. He showed video of an operation where a scope was inserted through one nostril and instruments were inserted through the other, while the surgeons used a video screen to guide them. "Don't accept the way things are currently done as the best way to do things," Schwartz said. "Push the boundaries." Schwartz, who received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University, has provided commentary for numerous television shows on the major networks. He also has been consulted for stories that have appeared in publications including the New York Daily News, the New York Post and The Wall Street Journal. He recently co-authored two books -- "Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery" and "Practical Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery" -- and he has published numerous articles for medical journals, including the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Epilepsia and The Journal of Neuroscience. Schwartz has been named to several "best of" lists, including New York's Super Doctors, Best Doctors in New York Magazine, America's Top Surgeons and America's Best Doctors. According to the Weill Cornell Physicians Web site, Schwartz "specializes in the surgical treatment of brain tumors, pituitary tumors and epilepsy using the latest techniques in computer-guided surgical navigation, minimally invasive endoscopy and microsurgery."

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YouTube Channel:

Minimal Access Brain Surgery

by Dr. Ted Schwartz

 

This channel provides videos of minimally invasive brain tumor surgeries done by Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz. Vides are posted for educational purposes for residents. neurosurgeons and patients.

PODCASTS

THEODORE H. SCHWARTZ

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