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Robert Naftel, MD, Neurosurgery, Nashville, TN

RobertPNaftelMD

Neurosurgery Nashville, TN

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Associate Professor, Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med

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  • Office

    3061 The Vanderbilt Clinic
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-3000
    Fax+1 412-692-5921

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • University of Alabama Hospital
    University of Alabama HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2008 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Deep Brain Stimulation in Pediatric Dystonia: A Systematic Review  
    Robert P Naftel, John D Rolston, Andrew T Hale, Dario J Englot, Neurosurgical Review

Authored Content

  • Ventricular Catheter Entry Site and Not Catheter Tip Location Predicts Shunt Survival: A Secondary Analysis of 3 Large Pediatric Hydrocephalus Studies RelatedApril 2018
  • Ventricular Catheter Entry Site and Not Catheter Tip Location Predicts Shunt Survival: A Secondary Analysis of 3 Large Pediatric Hydrocephalus StudiesApril 2018

Professional Memberships