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Pituitary Tumors: General Information for Patients

Written by: Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, who has pioneered 40 transformative neurosurgical procedures.

Last Updated: September 24, 2024 — See our Medical Editorial Standards for how we maintain the highest standards of medical accuracy.

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Real Patient Stories

Dr. Cohen is the best of the best of the best. I had a large tumor (42.85mm x 37.79mm) pressing against my brain. I was referred to Dr. Cohen, who reviewed my scans and gave me the peace of mind...

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Ramon A.

Dr. Cohen gave me my life back. It’s cliché, but the truest explanation of the amazing work he and his entire team did for me. He performed a very tricky Microvascular decompression of my...

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Michael S.

Dr. Cohen took care of my son who had an AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation). Dr. Cohen recommended surgical removal, which was not what neurosurgeons we had seen before recommended. It was a...

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One of the Most Prominent Neurosurgeons in the World

7,500+

Complex brain surgeries performed by a single surgeon—more than any other neurosurgeon in the United States.

40+

Novel surgical techniques pioneered that have inspired thousands of neurosurgeons to achieve technical excellence.

600+

Peer-reviewed publications in respected journals advancing the field of neurosurgery and patient outcomes.

100,000+

Lives influenced through innovative surgical care, education, and his foundational contributions to the field.

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Meet Dr. Cohen-Gadol

Dr. Cohen-Gadol (Cohen) is one of the world’s most preeminent neurosurgeons and the president of ATLAS Institute of Brain and Spine. He specializes in the treatment of complex brain and spine tumors, including meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, gliomas, and acoustic neuromas, as well as arteriovenous and cavernous malformations, hemifacial spasm, and trigeminal neuralgia. Neurosurgeons and patients both frequently seek his expert second opinion. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a profound commitment and passion for pushing the boundaries of uncompromising excellence for his patients.

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