Dr. Raymond Sekula is a distinguished figure in the minimally invasive brain surgery field, based in New York, NY. His practice is recognized worldwide for its exclusive focus on cranial nerve disorders, encompassing conditions, such as trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, acoustic neuroma, and other skull base disorders. Annually, Dr. Sekula performs over 500 neurosurgical operations, including 200 microvascular decompressions, culminating in more than 2,000 microvascular decompression surgeries throughout his career.
Dr. Sekula's educational background is both extensive and prestigious. After obtaining his undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia, he earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship training in cranial nerve and skull base surgery in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Sekula's specialties and expertise extend beyond clinical practice into academic and research realms. Before his current role, he held the position of professor and residency program director at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery. He has authored over 100 scientific manuscripts and edited the renowned textbook, Microvascular Decompression Surgery. Dr. Sekula also serves as the principal investigator of a groundbreaking study concerning trigeminal neuralgia, which explores the fundamental mechanisms of facial pain, funded by the National Institutes of Health. His leadership in co-founding the World Federation of Cranial Nerve Disorders in 2016 and membership in the medical advisory board of the Facial Pain Association reflect his ongoing dedication to the field. Dr. Sekula's comprehensive expertise and unwavering commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of cranial nerve disorders establish him as a foremost leader in his field.
I had a zoom meeting set up in the afternoon with Dr. Sekula. He was scheduled to do an operation & was afraid it might run into my meeting so he called me first thing in the morning to see how I was feeling & if I needed anything. Besides being an excellent surgeon, he makes you feel very comfortable.
I had a zoom meeting set up in the afternoon with Dr. Sekula. He was scheduled to do an operation & was afraid it might run into my meeting so he called me first thing in the morning to see how I was feeling & if I needed anything. Besides being an excellent surgeon, he makes you feel very comfortable.
Amazing surgeon, great staff! This man changed my life. 10/10!!! I will never not recommend Dr. Sekula. He performed my surgery in Pittsburgh and if I ever need any neurosurgery again I'd 100% follow him to New York
Dr. Sekula performed a decompression surgery on me in April 2025 which so far has been a complete success. From my initial video call in February to my in person consultation, Dr. Sekula's relaxed personality made me feel very comfortable. I felt he was truly looking out for my best interests when we discussed what outcome I was hoping for. His follow-up post surgery was appreciated. My goal when looking for a surgical solution to my problem what to find an expert in the field of Hemifacial Spasm decompression surgery, and to that end I feel I made the right choice!
Most honest and professional doctor I have met . His explanation of my condition was thorough, very detailed and extremely informative.
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