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For Neurosurgeon Andy Grande, MD, work really is a matter of life and death.

Grande, who specializes in the treatment of brain aneurysms, vascular malformations and a form of facial pain called trigeminal neuralgia, sees many patients with problems that range from carotid artery stenosis to Moyamoya disease. He is also passionate about stroke care, and conducts medical research he hopes could transform treatment and recovery for stroke patients.

We spoke with Grande about his role within University of Minnesota Health and his vision for neurosurgical care.

Describe your vision for M Health neurosurgery, focusing on stroke/vascular care, tumor care and spinal care. 
Health care is changing and today we are able to make a greater impact on our patients’ outcomes with specialized, multidisciplinary and team-based care. University of Minnesota Health is uniquely poised to do this because we are composed of nearly 1,000 physicians, many of whom have specific specialties. This environment fosters greater collaboration between specialists—many of whom are focused on specific diseases or conditions. On top of that, researchers at the University of Minnesota are constantly developing innovative treatments and cures. Within our department, our vision is to continue developing disease-based centers of care. These centers must address disease prevention, acute care and long-term care, and they must include all the physicians, specialists and care providers needed for the successful treatment of a specific disease. Medical research is also interwoven with clinical care at all levels.

Learn more about the Stroke Center at University of Minnesota Medical Center.