The Brain Tumor Center at the University of Chicago was created in response to the questions raised by our patients, the desire to coordinate specialized neuro-oncologic care, and the need to present objective data regarding the management and treatment of patients with brain tumors. 

The Brain Tumor Center at the University of Chicago Hospitals offers a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to the care of adult and pediatric patients with tumors of the central nervous system. Within the Center, patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors are evaluated by a team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, neuro-pathologists, neuro-radiologists, neuro-otologists, and neuro-opthalmologists. Since no two individuals or brain tumors are alike, we review each case with an emphasis on what is right for the patient.

Neurosurgery physician contacts for the brain tumor program are:

Maciej S. Lesniak, M.D.
The University of Chicago Hospital
Neurosurgery, MC 3026
5841 S. Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Tel - (773) 834-4757
Fax - (773) 702-3518

Bakhtiar Yamini, M.D.
The University of Chicago Hospital
Neurosurgery, MC 4066
5841 S. Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Tel - (773) 702-2475
Fax - (773) 702-5234