J Mocco, MD, MS, a cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon with clinical interests in stroke, brain aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, carotid artery stenosis, intracranial stenosis, and brain tumors, has joined Mount Sinai as Professor and Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Director of the Cerebrovascular Center. Dr. Mocco was previously Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Radiology, and Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Dr. Mocco received his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his Master of Science in Biostatistics from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, a residency in Neurological Surgery from the Neurological Institute of New York and a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery from the University of Buffalo.
Dr. Mocco has published over 250 peer-reviewed publications, edited two texbooks on neurosurgical techniques, and runs numerous national and international clinical trials to improve the treatment of patients with cerebrovascular disease.
Dr. Mocco’s research interests focus on translational efforts to treat ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
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Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Graduation Year: 2000
Professional Webpage: www.mountsinai.org/profiles/j-mocco
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