Joseph Piepmeier, MD, FAANS
Nixdorff-German Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery
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Biography
Dr. Joseph M. Piepmeier serves as the Chief of the Section of Surgical Neuro-oncology and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Neurosurgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his M.D. from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training in neurosurgery at Yale University School of Medicine and joined the neurosurgery faculty in 1982. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. The primary focus of Dr. Piepmeier's clinical and laboratory work is neuro-oncology.
Education & Training
- MDUniversity of Tennessee (1975)
- ResidentYale-New Haven Hospital
- FellowYale-New Haven Hospital
Certifications
- Board CertificationAB of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery (1984)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2016 | Connecticut Magazine | 2016 |
| Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2015 | Connecticut Magazine | 2015 |
| Altman Memorial Lecture | U Penn | 2008 |
| President | Neurosurgical Society of America | 2007, 2008 |
| Bittner Award Lecture AANS | 2007 | |
| President | Connecticut Neurosurgical Society | 2005 |
| Honorary Master of Arts Yale University | ||
| Alpha Omega Alpha |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AANS | Emerging Technology Committee | 2009 - Present |
| B*CURED Foundation | Medical Advisory Board | 2008 - Present |
| YNHH | Smilow Cancer Hospital Campaign | 2007 - 2010 |
| Goldhirsch Foundation | Scientific review committee | 2002 - 2005 |