Lekhaj Daggubati MD
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Peripheral Nerve, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Director of Surgical Neuro-oncology @ George Washington University MFA & Hospital
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 7th FloorWashington, DC 20037
Overview of Dr. Daggubati
As the Director of Surgical Neuro-Oncology at The George Washington University Hospital, I lead a team of dedicated professionals who provide comprehensive and compassionate care for patients with brain tumors and other neurological disorders. I have over 8 years of experience in neurosurgery, with a special focus on brain tumors, skull base surgery, and minimally invasive cranial and spinal neurosurgery.
I am also an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at GWU, where I teach and mentor the next generation of neurosurgeons. I have a Master of Science in Data Science from Northwestern University, and I apply my analytical skills and knowledge to improve patient outcomes and quality of care. I have published over 30 articles, presented at national conferences, and delivered invited talks on various topics related to neurosurgical oncology. I am passionate about advancing the field of brain tumor research and treatment, and I collaborate with other experts and organizations to achieve this goal.
Education & Training
University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2022 - 2023
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2015 - 2022
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2015
Drexel UniversityBS, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2008 - 2012
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2023 - 2027
VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2024
MD State Medical License 2024 - 2024
PA State Medical License Active through 2022
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Operative Technique Poster in the Peripheral Nerve Section Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting Versus Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy for the Surgical Management of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Retrospective Cohort A...Thaddeus D Harbaugh, Mason T Stoltzfus, David R Hallan, Lekhaj Daggubati, Elias B Rizk
Cureus. 2025-02-01 - Bone cement versus bone flap replacement: A comparative meta-analysis of posterior fossa craniotomy complications.Ryan Neill, Peter Harris, Lekhaj Chand Daggubati
Surgical Neurology International. 2025-01-01 - Same-day discharge after intracranial shunt revision: a retrospective propensity-matched safety analysis.David S Bailey, Lekhaj Daggubati, Sarah Strausser, Madelaine Fritsche, Morgan Lehman
Child's Nervous System. 2024-12-16
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Congress of Neurological SurgeonsMember
- North American Skull Base SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Telugu
External Links
- GW MFA Linkhttps://gwdocs.com/profile/lekhaj-daggubati
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