About Us
MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society is to advance patient centered care by supporting the professional interests of neurosurgeons within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By fostering collaboration amongst colleagues, promoting innovation, and providing opportunities for education, the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society aims to promote excellent patient care delivered by neurosurgeon-led teams, including nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, residents, fellows, and all health care providers. We are committed to providing a platform for continuing education, scientific advancement, political advocacy, and professional interaction to support the well-being of Pennsylvania’s neurosurgical community.
Click here to read about the History of the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society.
PNS Past Presidents
2022-2024: Brian Jankowitz, MD
2020-2023: Mark R. Iantosca, MD
2018-2019: Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD
2016-2018: Paul J. Marcotte, MD
2014-2016: William C. Welch, MD
2012-2014: Kevin M. Cockroft, MD
2010-2012: Eric M. Altschuler, MD
2008-2010: Eric L. Zager, MD
2006-2008: Raymond C. Truex, Jr., MD
2004-2005: Daniel M. Bursick, MD
2003: Brian Holmes, MD
2002: Ashvin T. Ragoowansi, MD
2001: Robert H. Rosenwasser, MD
1999: Frank T. Vertosick, Jr., MD
1998: Keith R. Kuhlengel, MD
1996: James E. Wilberger, MD
1995: John W. Bookwalter, III, MD
1994: Bruce E. Northrup, MD
1992: Perry Black, MD
1991: John G. Phillips, MD
1990: Robert B. Page, MD
1989: Robert A. Moody, MD
1988: Fred G. McMurry, MD
1987: Daniel C. Good, MD
1986: Howard A. Richter, MD
1985: Francis K. Mainzer, MD
1984: Peter J. Jannetta, MD
1983: Robert M. Jaeger, MD
1982: William A. Black, Jr., MD
1981: David A. Tilly, MD
1980: William A. Buchheit, MD
1979: Robert G. Selker, MD
