advanced education

The Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group (ING) is one of the largest private neurosurgery groups in the US. Fellows will have exposure to a very high clinical volume, research opportunities, educational conferences, a cadaveric and microanastomosis laboratory, and state-of-the-art neurosurgical equipment.

Vascular/Endovascular - Three ING vascular neurosurgeons and two endovascular neuroradiologists treat over 250 patients per year who suffer from aneurysms, AVMs, and other cerebrovascular disease. Training may be customized to include surgical, endovascular, or a combined experience.
Length: 1 to 2 years.

Spine - Five ING neurosurgeons devote their practice to treating the spine, including complex and minimally invasive procedures, tumors, artificial disc replacement, degenerative disease, trauma, kyphoplasty and pain management. There is also exposure to spine and brain disorders in amateur and professional athletes.
Length: 1 year.

Skull Base Surgery - ING treats a large volume of both adult and pediatric benign and malignant skull base tumors. Skull-base approaches to vascular lesions are also included. There is exposure to radiosurgery with Novalis, Cyberknife, Gamma Knife and proton beam therapy. Endoscopic neurosurgery may be incorporated into this fellowship. A skull base dissection lab is available.
Length: 1 year.

Trauma - ING covers a level 1 trauma center in a hospital with over 95,000 emergency room visits per year. The neurosurgery ICU has 25 beds. Surgical and non-surgical management of brain and spine injuries is included.
Length: 1 year.

CV's from neurosurgeons who will/have completed an accredited residency training program should be forwarded to:

Troy D. Payner, MD
Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group
8333 Naab Road, Suite 250
Indianapolis, IN 46260
1-888-225-5464
1-317-396-1300
fellowships@ingmdgroup.com