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Vernard Fennell, MD, Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA

VernardSharifFennellMDMSc

Neurosurgery New Orleans, LA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Skull Base

Oschsner Neuroscience Institute Oschner Clinic Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery Department of Radiology Tulane University School of Medicine University of Queensland / Ochsner Clinical School

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  • Office

    Ocshner Medical Center, Ocshner Neuroscience Institute
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo School of Medicine
    University at Buffalo School of MedicineFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neurological Surgery), 2016 - 2018
  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2015
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaMS, Medical Sciences , 2013 - 2014
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Biology of Saccular Cerebral Aneurysms: A Review of Current Understanding and Future Directions  
    Fennell VS, Kalani MYS, Atwal G, Martirosyan NL and Spetzler RF, Front. Surg., 25 July 2016 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2016.00043
  • Isolated Lumbar Spinal Nerve Root Myxopapillary Ependymoma: Case Report  
    Sheri Palejwala, Vernard S Fennell, Rein Anton, Cureus, 7/2014
  • Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Orbit in Conjunction with Metastatic Prostate Cancer  
    Vernard S Fennell, Robert Klein, Lyn Polonski, Michael Lemole, Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base, 2/2014

Books/Book Chapters

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Authored Content

  • Aneurysms of the Posterior Circulation: Complication Avoidance and Management8/1/2018
  • Parent Vessel Sacrifice in Endovascular Surgery1/2/2018

Press Mentions

  • Capital Health Offers FDA-Approved Embotrap II Stent Retriever for Ischemic Stroke Patients
    Capital Health Offers FDA-Approved Embotrap II Stent Retriever for Ischemic Stroke PatientsAugust 21st, 2018
  • A day in the life
    A day in the life June 25th, 2021

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