Dr. Yasunori Nagahama is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He specializes in both adult and pediatric epilepsy surgery and general pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Nagahama’s expertise includes minimally invasive epilepsy procedures such as MRI-guided laser ablation, responsive neurostimulation (RNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS), as well as traditional respective and disconnection surgeries. He also treats pediatric brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformations, and craniofacial abnormalities. Dedicated to research, his work focuses on optimizing seizure and neuropsychological outcomes and understanding neurocognitive processes through intracranial recording studies.
Philosophy of Care:
My philosophy is to provide individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based neurosurgical care. I take the time to listen to patients and families, ensuring they understand their treatment options and feel supported throughout their journey. My goal is to help patients achieve meaningful recovery and improved quality of life through precise and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric and adult epilepsy surgery, neurostimulation (RNS and DBS), laser ablation (LITT), pediatric brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformations, and craniofacial abnormalities.