Meet the Team

The leadership and faculty of our program look forward to working with you in both clinical and research capacities. We are dedicated to providing a learning environment where the sole purpose is teaching you the skills necessary to become a board-certified neurosurgeon. Our facilities offer a variety of experiences and ability for advanced specialization alongside mentors who are excited to share their expertise and passion for this specialty. This is an amazing place to train and the premier neurosurgery program in Indiana. We look forward to meeting you!

For additional questions please contact: ASVNeurosurgeryResidency@ascension.org

Leadership

Grace Greist, MD
Designated Institutional Official

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis
Richard Rodgers, MD
Program Director

Neurotrauma/ Neurocritical Care and Complex Spine
Charles Kulwin, MD
Associate Program Director

Cerebrovascular/ Skullbase and Neuro-Oncology

Academics

Krishna Amuluru, MD
Endovascular, Neuroradiology

Andrew J. DeNardo, MD
Interventional Neuroradiology
John J. DePowell, MD
Complex Spine
Christopher M. Doran, MD
Interventional Pain Management

Karsten Fryburg, MD
General Neurosurgery
Daniel P. Gibson, MD
Endovascular, Neuroradiology

Saad A. Khairi, MD
Complex Spine
Albert E. Lee, MD
Functional Neurosurgery
Shannon P. McCanna, MD
Complex Spine

Jean-Pierre Mobasser, MD
Complex Spine
Paul S. Page, MD
Complex Spine
Troy D. Payner, MD
Cerebrovascular/ Skullbase and Neuro-Oncology

Eric A. Potts, MD
Complex Spine
Daniel H. Sahlein, MD
Endovascular,
Neuroradiology, Neurology
Carl J. Sartorius, MD
Cranial, Spine

Todd E. Schmidt, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Kushal J. Shah, MD
Cerebrovascular/Skullbase and Neuro-Oncology
Jodi L. Smith, PhD, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery

Daniel G. Spomar, MD
General Neurosurgery
Monica C. Wehby, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Derron K. Wilson, MD
Interventional Pain Management

Administrative Support

Kerri Brinson-Morris
Program Coordinator

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis

For additional questions please contact: ASVNeurosurgeryResidency@ascension.org