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Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS

Neurosurgeon Temple University Hospital Meadowbrook, PA

Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his professional excellence in Neurosurgery and his exemplary work with Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

A highly trained neurosurgeon with 47 years of experience in his field, Dr. Villanueva specializes in surgeries for brain injuries and neuro-critical care. In addition, he treats aneurysms and all secondary issues regarding these afflictions. The doctor also oversees the Neuroscience ICU, consulting with neurologists. For the past eight years, he has served as the Director of Neuro Trauma and Critical Care at Temple University Hospital. He additionally serves as a Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

In pursuit of his medical career, Dr. Villanueva obtained a Bachelor of Science with a double major in biology and chemistry and a minor in theology and philosophy from Biscayne College (St. Thomas University) in Miami Gardens, FL. He earned his Medical Degree (MD) from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. The doctor completed his general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency after medical school at the University of Miami, practicing at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. The doctor is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, with additional certification in neurocritical care. Distinguished as a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Dr. Villanueva is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and sits on the subcommittee for neuro-critical care. In addition, the doctor has increased community awareness of brain trauma outside his neurology practice through an informative series of public service announcements.

In recognition of his excellence in his field, Dr. Villanueva has received the Best Doctors in America® Award in Neurological Surgery (20192020) and numerous other accolades.

In light of this recognition, the doctor would like to acknowledge and thank his mentors, Hubert Rosomoff, MD; Barth Green, MD; and Bradley Ruben, MD.

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