The Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota Medical School has named Joseph Neimat, MD, chair of its department of neurosurgery, effective Jan. 29, 2027.
Dr. Neimat currently serves as chair and professor of neurosurgery at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He specializes in surgical treatment of movement disorders and epilepsy, according to an Oct. 29 news release.
Previously, Dr. Neimat held several leadership positions at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University, including director roles in functional neurosurgical fellowship, epilepsy surgery and neurotrauma. He is also a former president of the American Association for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
In his new role, Dr. Neimat will focus on strengthening research and education and developing partnerships to advance neurosurgical innovation across Minnesota. He will succeed Daniel Guillaume, MD, who has served as interim chair of the department for the past two years.
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