TOP DOCTORS 2024: Neurological Surgery Q&A

Dr. John A. Jane Jr., chair and professor of neurosurgery, Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; provider, Carilion Clinic Neurosurgery – Roanoke, Roanoke

Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Chicago; medical degree, University of Virginia School of Medicine; neurosurgery residency, U.Va.; pediatric neurosurgery fellowship, University of Toronto

Family: Wife, Robin; children, John and Maddie Nell

Career mentors: My father, Dr. John Jane Sr.; Dr. Edward Laws Jr., Dr. Edward Oldfield and Dr. James Rutka

Recently read books: “The Fixer,” by Bernard Malamud, and “Solar,” by Ian McEwan

Most memorable vacation: Japan, with my father and son

What innovations in neurosurgery are you most excited about? Endoscopic cranial base neurosurgery provides outstanding outcomes that previously could only be accomplished with surgeries that were associated with more challenging patient recoveries.

There is a workforce shortage of neurosurgeons. How would you pitch your specialty to a medical student? Neurosurgery is an incredibly rewarding field. Like most things that are rewarding, it requires dedication and focus. If someone needs to be sold on it, it likely isn’t for them.

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