Join Dr. Theodore Schwartz, professor at Weill Cornell Medical School and one of America’s preeminent neurosurgeons, in conversation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the complexity and wonder of the human brain — and his new book, Gray Matters. Your support helps us continue creating online content for our community. Donate now: http://www.92NY.org/Donate Facebook: http://facebook.com/92ndStreetY Instagram: http://Instagram.com/92ndStreetY Twitter: https://twitter.com/92ndStreetY Archives: http://www.92ny.org/archives

Theodore H. Schwartz, MD in conversation with Mitch Elkind, MD

Stop us if you’ve heard this one: A chief marketing officer and a neurosurgeon walk into a bar...Well, not really, but in the latest Building Blocks from Quad, CMO Josh Golden picks the brain (so-to-speak) of Dr. Theodore Schwartz, the David and Ursel Barnes Professor of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York. What brings these two diverse professionals together? They talk about Dr. Schwartz’s new book, “Gray Matters: A Biography of Surgery,” how surgeons share traits with performing, the nature of what is real and whether “The Matrix” is truly science-fiction.

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.

Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol of the The Neurosurgical Atlas interviews Dr. 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurosurgerytales SOCIAL: -Twitter: https://x.com/AurelianaToma - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aureliana-toma - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurosurgery_tales/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/AurelianaToma

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

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