Neurological surgery at the Cleveland Clinic: a historical perspective.
The department of Neurological Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic is one of the largest and most specialized in the country. This report recounts the Clinic's early history, beginning with the ties between its principal founder, George W. Crile, and Harvey Cushing, through the tragic "Clinic disaster," the death of its first dedicated neurosurgeon, and the arrival of W. James Gardner. The evolution of the department and the present state of the residency training program are discussed.
Spiotta
Alejandro M
AM
Department of Neurological Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Bain
Mark D
MD
Lautzenheiser
Frederick K
FK
Barnett
Gene H
GH
D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006761:Hospitals / Q000266:history*; D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009820:Ohio; D000078329:Workforce