
Nelson M Oyesiku MD
Pituitary Surgery
Professor, Neurosurgery and Medicine (Endocrinology) Emory University School of Medicine
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1365 Clifton Rd NeSte B6200Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone+1 404-323-8191
Fax+1 404-778-5121
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Summary
- Dr. Nelson Oyesiku is a neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, and Grady Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Ibadan and has been in practice 38 years. He specializes in pituitary surgery and is experienced in neurosurgical oncology, skull base surgery, and stereotactic and functional surgery.
Education & Training
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1993
University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
University of Connecticut School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
University of IbadanClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2020 - Present
GA State Medical License 1988 - 2027
SC State Medical License 2020 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2027
AR State Medical License 2020 - 2026
LA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2026
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Role of Surgery for Patients With Functioning Pituitary Adenomas.Kevin O Lillehei, Sarah Travers, Garni Barkhoudarian, Nelson M Oyesiku, Isabelle M Germano
Neurosurgery. 2025-08-15 - 62 citationsGlobal synergistic actions to improve brain health for human development.Mayowa O Owolabi, Matilde Leonardi, Claudio Bassetti, Joke Jaarsma, Tadeusz Hawrot
Nature Reviews. Neurology. 2023-06-01 - In Memoriam: Jules Hardy, 1932 to 2022.Edward R Laws, Nelson Oyesiku, Gerard Mohr
Neurosurgery. 2023-03-01
Press Mentions
Medical Illustrator Helps Surgeons Talk to PatientsApril 19th, 2022
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Announces NEUROSURGERY® Publications 2019 Papers of the YearJuly 30th, 2019
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Announces NEUROSURGERY® Publications 2019 Top Paper of the YearJuly 22nd, 2019- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Mentoring Emory Neuroclinician Trainees In Research (MENTIR)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2012
- Molecular Targeting And Imaging Of Pituitary AdenomasNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2008
- G Proteins In Pituitary AdenomasNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1994–1996
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