Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeons specialize in the compassionate care of patients with diseases and disorders of the brain and spine.
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Mayfield Facts

  • The Mayfield Clinic is one of the largest neurosurgical practices in the world.
  • Mayfield physicians have led the development of neurosurgery worldwide. They have held leadership positions in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Ohio State Neurosurgical Association, The National Think First Foundation, and many more.
  • Our physicians have pioneered advancements in neurosurgical instrumentation and technology, including the Mayfield headrest, the Budde-Halo Retractor, the Mayfield Clip, and the Mayfield ACCISS image-guided surgery system.
  • Approximately 20,000 patients visit us each year for neurosurgical care.
  • Our patients come from more than 30 states and a dozen foreign countries each year.
  • Over 5,000 surgical cases, and nearly 14,000 surgical procedures, are performed by Mayfield surgeons each year in virtually every aspect of neurosurgery.
  • Through Priority Consult, Mayfield physicians review case histories of nearly 550 new spine patients each month. Nearly 80 percent of these patients are able to recover without surgery.

Board Officers

President & Chief Executive Officer

Michael J. Gilligan, FACHE

The Mayfield Clinic of Cincinnati, Ohio, has treated hundreds of thousands of patients since its establishment in 1937 by Frank H. Mayfield, MD. Internationally recognized as a leader in neurological surgery, Mayfield has forged a rich and lasting heritage through technical innovation, research, and a commitment to patient care. As part of its historical role in the training of young physicians, Mayfield works hand-in-hand with the University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery to oversee faculty members, resident training and clinical fellowships.

Mayfield Clinic Spine Surgery Center
The Mayfield Spine Surgery Center offers same-day surgery and procedures for patients whose spine problems can be treated without an overnight stay. The state-of-the-art center supports three operating rooms and a pain procedure suite in a comfortable, patient-focused environment.

University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery
The UC Department of Neurosurgery, which represents Mayfield's academic arm, oversees the neurosurgical residency and clinical fellowship programs, which take place concurrently at the University Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and the Christ Hospital.

Mayfield Spine Institute
The Mayfield Spine Institute is the largest and most experienced network of spine specialists in the Midwest. Our interdisciplinary team includes board-certified specialists in neurosurgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as licensed professionals in physical therapy.

Mayfield Imaging Center
Located in the Mayfield Clinic office in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, the Mayfield Imaging Center features state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, which provides the most advanced, high-field images possible.

Precision Radiotherapy Center
A partnership of the Mayfield Clinic and University Radiology Associates, Precision Radiotherapy is the region's first center to offer high-precision radiotherapy and radiosurgery for tumors and other abnormalities both inside and outside the brain. The center is located in West Chester, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati.

The Neuroscience Institute
The Neuroscience Institute is a regional center of excellence located at The University Hospital and the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. An affiliate of the Mayfield Clinic, The Neuroscience Institute is recognized for its premier facilities and physicians, its ongoing clinical and basic science research, and its advanced training programs for neuroscience specialists. It offers comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art care for patients with diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system.

Mission
The mission of the Mayfield Clinic is to provide excellent and compassionate clinical care, innovative service, and advanced education and research in the neurosciences.

Values
Mayfield physicians and associates commit to this mission through several core values. Through these values, Mayfield ensures that every patient, referring physician, or visitor is treated in the manner that epitomized the life of our founder, Dr. Frank H. Mayfield.

Integrity: We commit to professional and ethical behavior toward every individual.

Respect: We recognize the worth, quality, and importance of every individual and regard them with consideration and appreciation.

Communication: We are honest, open, clear, timely, and appropriate in our communication with every individual.

Collaboration: We recognize and value the input of every individual through teamwork, cooperation, and empowerment.

Diversity: We value the diverse backgrounds, skills, opinions, and contributions of every individual.

Celebration: We commit to celebrate individual and collective successes.

Continuous Improvement: We commit to continuous quality improvement.

Permanence: We commit to assure the financial strength and human resource necessary to preserve the mission of the Mayfield Clinic.

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