Bio — Scientific Advisory Board member

Julian E. Bailes, MD

Julian E. Bailes, MD, is the chair of West Virginia University's Department of Neurosurgery and a specialist in the surgical management of complex aneurysms. “The brain is a fascinating, complex organ, and we are learning more about its structure and function every day,” says Bailes. “Neurosurgery is an exciting field, with new discoveries and new treatments being developed at a rapid pace.”

Dr. Bailes' research includes a study sponsored by the National Football League Players Association on head injuries among professional football players. Team physicians frequently consult him for his expertise in this area. He has also researched the effects of hypothermia and shock, and has been honored for his work in telemedicine. He serves on the editorial board of several prominent publications.

Prior to joining the faculty of WVU, Dr. Bailes served as medical director for the EMS of Osceola County and the Greater Orlando Metropolitan Area in Florida from 1998-2000. He also led the cerebrovascular surgery program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh from 1988 to 1997.
Dr. Bailes received his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his residency and advanced training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.

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