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Atman Desai, MD
Clinical Professor, Neurosurgery
Member, Stanford Cancer Institute
Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship (2014) MD
Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Neurosurgery Residency (2013) NH
Internship: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Neurosurgery Residency (2007) NH
Board Certification, American Board of Neurological Surgery (2018)
Medical Education: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine (2005) England
MA, University of Cambridge (2006)
BA, University of Cambridge (2002)
Dr. Atman Desai is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurosurgical Spine Oncology at Stanford University. He specializes in the treatment of spine and spinal cord tumors, metastatic spine disease, and complex spinal reconstruction, including adult spinal deformity and scoliosis. His clinical practice integrates advanced imaging, navigation, and individualized surgical planning to achieve the safest and most effective outcomes for patients with challenging spinal conditions.
Dr. Desai received his medical degree from the University of Cambridge, completed his neurosurgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and pursued fellowship training in Spinal Oncology and Complex Spinal Reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
His research spans artificial intelligence, radiomics, augmented reality, and wearable technology to improve diagnosis, surgical precision, and recovery after spine surgery. He also leads translational projects aimed at understanding tumor biology and identifying potential therapeutic targets in spinal metastases. His work includes the development of emerging surgical technologies and device innovations.
An active educator, collaborator, and invited speaker, Dr. Desai contributes broadly to the fields of spinal oncology and complex spine surgery through scholarly publications, multi-institutional research, and mentorship of future neurosurgeons and clinician-scientists.
Dr. Desai received his medical degree from the University of Cambridge, completed his neurosurgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and pursued fellowship training in Spinal Oncology and Complex Spinal Reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
His research spans artificial intelligence, radiomics, augmented reality, and wearable technology to improve diagnosis, surgical precision, and recovery after spine surgery. He also leads translational projects aimed at understanding tumor biology and identifying potential therapeutic targets in spinal metastases. His work includes the development of emerging surgical technologies and device innovations.
An active educator, collaborator, and invited speaker, Dr. Desai contributes broadly to the fields of spinal oncology and complex spine surgery through scholarly publications, multi-institutional research, and mentorship of future neurosurgeons and clinician-scientists.