Dr. Gozal

Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD

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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

Kaylee Cooke, PA-C

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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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