Dr. Philip A. Villanueva, MD, FAANS, to Lead Advances in Neurotrauma and Critical Care at Temple University Hospital

New York City, New York Jul 1, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Dr. Philip A. Villanueva, MD, FAANS, a distinguished neurosurgeon and board-certified expert in neurotrauma and neurocritical care, continues to set new standards in patient-centered brain injury treatment at Temple University Hospital. As Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, he simultaneously serves as Director of Neurotrauma and Critical Care, bringing nearly five decades of surgical mastery and academic leadership to Pennsylvanias foremost neurosurgical center.

Under Dr. Villanuevas direction, the Neurotrauma and Critical Care Program at Temple University Hospital has expanded services for patients with traumatic brain injuries, aneurysms, spinal cord injuries, and complex neurological emergencies. His dual role enables the integration of cutting-edge surgical protocols and intensive care best practices, addressing both immediate survival and long-term neurological outcomes.

Dr. Villanuevas career began with his MD from the University of Miami in 1976, followed by residency and fellowship training at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He joined Temple University Hospital over eight years ago and has since earned recognition for his excellence in patient satisfaction and academic leadership. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, and several critical-care and brain-injury organizations.

His contributions have been acknowledged through awards such as Best Doctors in America, the Deans List for Patient Satisfaction, and honors received early in his career during residency in Miami. Additionally, Dr. Villanueva has worked to raise public awareness of brain trauma through community PSAs and continues to author key educational texts in critical-care neurosurgery.

Philadelphia has entrusted its most vulnerable patients to our Neurotrauma unit, said Dr. Villanueva. My focus remains on advancing multimodal approaches to neurocritical carefusing surgical innovation, compassionate patient engagement, and rigorous academic standards to improve recovery and reduce long-term disability. Under his leadership, Temples program is poised to expand clinical trials and refine protocols in neurocritical and trauma care.

Learn More about Dr. Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, FAANS: 

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1588302-Phillip-Villanueva-Neurosurgeon, or through https://www.templehealth.org/doctors/philip-villanueva 

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