Accepting Fellowship Applications for January 2025 Onwards
There are two funded and potentially one un-funded fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery available at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Fellows typically train for a one year period (special arrangements...
Our areas of research include the surgical treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia, hemi-laryngopharyngeal spasm (HeLPS), VANCOUVER syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dystonia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and cancer pain. A list of our recent publications is provided...
Dr. Franziska Schmidt, MDMarch 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024Dr. Schmidt completed her neurosurgical training in Austria. She trained with us in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery for one year and will continue this surgery for Austria.
Dr. Brie Matthews, MBBSApril 1, 2022 –...
Overview for UBC Students
Medical students from UBC typically spend two weeks on the neurosurgical service. Each week they will be under the supervision of an individual neurosurgeon. Please find out who this is before your elective so that you know where you should meet them Monday...
Parkinson's Disease
Tremor
Dystonia
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Hemifacial Spasm
Multiple Sclerosis
DBS Clinic
Dental Neuralgia or Anesthesia Dolorosa
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
Hemi-Laryngopharyngeal Spasm (HELPS syndrome)
Information for Physicians
International Patients
Post Herpetic Neuralgia (of the face)
Spasmodic Dysphonia
The Tenth Nerve
VANCOUVER syndrome
