Daniel Aaronson, M.D.
Assistant professor, Division of Neurological Surgery; Co-director, neurosurgical oncology
Department of Surgery
Education
Fellowship
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Residencies
Medical College of Wisconsin
University of Washington - Seattle
Medical School
Sackler School of Medicine
Practice Areas
Daniel Aaronson is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical
treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors. He provides expert care for pediatric and
adult patients of all ages, utilizing the latest minimally invasive and image-guided
techniques - including awake brain surgery, laser tumor ablation (LITT), and intraoperative
MRI.
He has extensive experience managing a wide range of conditions, including gliomas,
meningiomas, pituitary tumors, skull base tumors, spinal cord tumors and other complex
neurological disorders.
Aaronson believes that neurosurgical care should be highly personalized, technically
excellent and guided by compassion. His goal is to help patients facing brain or spine
tumors navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence, using the most advanced
tools available to optimize outcomes while preserving neurological function and quality
of life. He is committed to bringing calm, expertise and honesty to every patient
interaction.
Research Interests
Aaronson has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. He is actively engaged in research aimed at enhancing brain tumor surgery through advanced imaging and artificial intelligence. His work includes the development of AI-guided tools to support safer, more effective surgical planning and intraoperative decision-making.
Professional Organizations and Associations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Society for Neuro-Oncology