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Richard D. Bucholz, M.D.

Professor, Division of Neurological Surgery
Department of Surgery

Education

Residency
Yale New Haven Hospital

Medical School
Yale University School of Medicine

Practice Areas

Richard Bucholz surgically treats neurological disorders, with special interest in brain tumors and epilepsy. Other specialties include deep-brain stimulators and vagal nerve stimulators, glioma surgery, neuro-oncology, stereotactic radiosurgery and Parkinson's disease.

Bucholz applies the latest technology to his work, including the use of image-guided surgery. His research interests include traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, surgery for epilepsy, and DBS (deep brain stimulation) for functional disease.

Publications and Media Placements

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery (diplomate)
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (member)
  • North American Skull Base Society (member)
  • International Society for Computer-Aided Surgery (member)
  • Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy (member)
  • American College of Surgeons (fellow)
  • Intraoperative Imaging Society (former treasurer)