Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon
Areas of expertise – pituitary tumors, brain tumors, acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, Chiari malformation, trigeminal neuralgia; open and endoscopic skull base surgery, complex cranial surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery; minimally invasive spine surgery, including discectomy, decompression, and fusion
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Education
- Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University, 2002
- Doctorate: Emory University School of Medicine, 2009
- Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, 2011
- Residency: Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2017
- Fellowship: Skull base and open cerebrovascular neurosurgery, University of Utah, 2018
Certification
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
Experience
- Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati: Neurosurgeon, 2018-present
Primary hospital affiliations*
The Jewish Hospital, Mercy West Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, The Christ Hospital, Mayfield Spine Surgery Center
*Mayfield is affiliated with most major hospitals in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Professional memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- Ohio State Neurosurgical Society
- North American Skull Base Society
- AANS/CNS Section on Tumors
- Acoustic Neuroma Association
- Pituitary Network Association
Publications
View Dr. Gozal's publications in the PubMed database.
Dr. Gozal's Care Team
Kaylee Cooke, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant cares for surgical and nonsurgical patients. Orders imaging and tests, performs physical exams, and prescribes treatments. Assists the surgeon during surgery and sees patients in the hospital. Provides post-op care and education.
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Education
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Valparaiso University, 2015
- Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Ohio Dominican University, 2017
Certification
- Board Certified National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Experience
- Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati: Physician Assistant, 2021-present
- TriHealth Orthopedic and Sports Institute, Physician Assistant, 2017-2021
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Ohio Association Physician Assistants
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Related links
Physician spotlight: Dr. Yair Gozal
Joseph's story: Acoustic neuroma
Cassie's story: Pituitary tumor
Tricia's story: Hemangioblastoma
Joseph's story: MVD for Trigeminal Neuralgia
YouTube Video: Skull Base Tumors
Webinar Video: Headaches and Other Symptoms Not to Ignore
Blog: Working in a danger zone - cavernous sinus
Blog: An aggressive brain tumor comes into molecular focus
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