Loyola Medicine Neurosurgeon Anand V. Germanwala, MD, Named Emerging Leader

MAYWOOD, IL – Loyola Medicine neurosurgeon Anand V. Germanwala, MD, is among an elite group of 10 neurosurgeons in the country recognized as emerging neurosurgical leaders.

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons selected Dr. Germanwala and nine other neurosurgeons to participate in the Vanguard Leadership in Healthcare program May 11-12, 2018 in Chicago. The advanced fellowship program is designed to empower neurosurgeons with the information and skills they need to lead their departments, groups, hospitals and health systems in today's challenging healthcare environment.

Dr. Germanwala is an associate professor and residency program director in the department of neurological surgery of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

Dr. Germanwala earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed fellowships in endovascular neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Germanwala is board certified in neurological surgery.

Loyola Medicine offers one of the most comprehensive and advanced neurosurgery departments in the nation. The highly experienced, multidisciplinary team performs more than 1,000 cranial surgeries and collaborates on approximately 250 cranial-base operations per year.

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons provides members with the educational and career development opportunities they need to become leaders and innovators in the field.