Dr. Rani Nasser, MD, Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Rani Nasser, MD

Neurosurgeon

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University of Cincinnati 3113 Bellevue Ave Cincinnati OH, 45219
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Rani Nasser, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at the UC College of Medicine.  Dr. Nasser specialized in complex spinal reconstruction, spinal tumors, spinal vascular malformations, degenerative disc disease, spinal deformity, scoliosis, and minimally invasive spine techniques.

Dr. Nasser completed medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and then completed his residency in Neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. While at Montefiore, Dr. Nasser also completed a combined enfolded Orthopedic adult and Pediatric Spine Deformity Fellowship.

In 2016, Dr. Nasser was featured on CNN as part of the surgical team that successfully separated Siamese twins attached at the head. He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Harold Lamport Biomedical Research Prize, American Association of Neurological Surgeons’ Robert Florin, MD Socioeconomic Award, New York Society for Neurosurgery Research Award, as well as the Stony Brook Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Award.  Dr. Nasser has also participated in humanitarian surgical initiatives to provide neurosurgical healthcare access in Mongolia with the help of the Virtue Foundation.

Dr. Nasser is a prolific researcher who has published more than 42 peer reviewed papers and book chapters. He is actively involved in ongoing research and presents his work at national and international spine conferences. Dr. Nasser aims to provide the greater Cincinnati community with world-class comprehensive spine care, always putting patients and their families first.

 

Featured Publications: 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=rani+nasser

 

In the News:

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/08/health/conjoined-twins-surgical-team/index.html

http://www.stonybrook.edu/40underforty/2017/people/Rani-Nasser

 

 

Education and Training

Temple University MD 2010

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Dr. Rani Nasser, MD
Dr. Rani Nasser, MD's Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Complex Spinal Reconstruction NeurosurgeryMinimally Invasive Spine SurgeryAdult and Pediatric Spinal DeformityScoliosis Degenerative Disc DiseaseCervical MyelopathyDisc HerniationsSpondylolisthesisSpinal Vascular MalformationsSpine TumorsChin on Chest DeformityThoracic Disc Herniations

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2017 - Present

Awards

  • Harold Lamport Research Award 13 Association of Neurological Surgeons 
  • New York Soc. Research Award 8 New York Society of Neurosurgery 
  • 40 Under Forty Award 4 Stony Brook Alumni Association 

Professional Memberships

  • North American Spine Society  
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Virtue Foundations Medical Mission to Mongolia

Treatments

  • Complex spinal reconstruction, spinal tumors, spinal vascular malformations, degenerative disc disease, spinal deformity, scoliosis, and minimally invasive spine techniques.

Internships

  • Neurosurgery Residency at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City , New York

Fellowships

  • Combing Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Complex Spine Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City , New YorkInstructor of Complex Spine and Minimally Invasive Spine at the University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgery Congress of Neurological SurgeryNorth American Spine Society

Professional Affiliations

  • Virtue Foundation

Articles and Publications

  • http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/08/health/conjoined-twins-surgical-team/index.htmlhttp://www.stonybrook.edu/40underforty/2017/people/Rani-Nasserhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=rani+nasser

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I am fortunate to collaborate and work with an exceptional team of professionals at the University of Cincinnati. Together we are committed to providing our patients with world class care neurosurgical and spine care using cutting edge techniques.

Areas of research

  • Spine oncology, scoliosis research, adult deformity outcomes research, chin on chest cervical deformity research, spine surgery outcomes research, research on furthering minimally invasive spinal techniques.

Awards

  • In 2016, Dr. Nasser was featured on CNN as part of the surgical team that successfully separated Siamese twins attached at the head. He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Harold Lamport Biomedical Research Prize, American Association of Neurological Surgeons Robert Florin, MD Socioeconomic Award, New York Society for Neurosurgery Research Award, as well as the Stony Brook Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Award.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Dr. Nasser participates in humanitarian surgical initiatives to provide neurosurgical healthcare access in Mongolia with the help of the Virtue Foundation.

Teaching and speaking

  • Rani Nasser, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at the UC College of Medicine. He collaborates with researchers and gives lectures on Complex Spinal Surgery / Minimally Invasive Techniques at national and international scientific meetings.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • New Zealand is my favorite place in the world, the mountains and beaches recommit you to nature.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Rowing, Running, Swimming, Surfing, and Skiing.

Favorite professional publications

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=rani+nasser

Areas of research

Spine oncology, scoliosis research, adult deformity outcomes research, chin on chest cervical deformity research, spine surgery outcomes research, research on furthering minimally invasive spinal techniques.

Dr. Rani Nasser, MD's Practice location

University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurger

University of Cincinnati 3113 Bellevue Ave -
Cincinnati, OH 45219
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