Rohan Ramakrishna

Rohan Ramakrishna, MD, is the Chief of Neurological Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He has a notable background in neurosurgery, particularly in the treatment of brain tumors and related conditions.

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology and Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania.
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania.
• Completed a Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Served as Chief Resident in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington.

Professional Experience

• Currently serves as Chief of Neurological Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital since July 2020.
• Holds the position of Director of the Brain Metastases Program and is a Co-Director at the Rhodes Center for Glioblastoma at Weill Cornell Medicine.
• Previously worked as an Assistant Professor and later as an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Research Focus

Dr. Ramakrishna's clinical and research interests center on advancing therapies for malignant brain tumors, utilizing innovations in nanoparticle and vaccine therapy technologies to improve treatment outcomes for patients with brain cancers.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

He is also a co-founder of Roon, an application designed to enhance the online health experience for patients and caregivers by providing information, community, and support.1

Awards and Honors

Dr. Ramakrishna has received several accolades, including:

• NIH T32 Training Grant
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Consortium Grant
• Alvina and Willis Murphy Assistant Professor Award from Weill Cornell Medicine

His contributions to neurosurgery and ongoing research efforts highlight his commitment to improving patient care in the field of neurological surgery.