Bruce E. Pollock

Bruce E. Pollock, M.D., is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Consultant at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He has been on staff since 1997, specializing in neurosurgery with a focus on Gamma Knife radiosurgery and trigeminal neuralgia management. His clinical activities include surgical treatments for brain tumors, vascular malformations, and trigeminal neuralgia. He holds joint appointments in the Department of Neurologic Surgery and Radiation Oncology.

Education:

• MD: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1989)
• BS: Allegheny College (1984)
• Residency: Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1996)
• Fellowship: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1995)

Research Interests: Dr. Pollock's research focuses on outcomes of radiosurgery for brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, pituitary adenomas, and trigeminal neuralgia. He has published over 200 papers and chapters, emphasizing the benefits and risks of intracranial radiosurgery. Key areas include:

• Comparative effectiveness of surgical approaches for trigeminal neuralgia
• Staged-volume radiosurgery for large arteriovenous malformations
• Factors influencing biochemical remission in pituitary adenoma patients

Awards & Honors:

• Recipient of the Jacob I. Fabrikant Award (2013)
• Mayo Clinic Distinguished Clinician Award (2020)
• Editorial board member, Neurosurgery (2001–present)

Professional Activities: Dr. Pollock has held leadership roles in multiple organizations, including the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society, North American Gamma Knife Association, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He has organized conferences, chaired committees, and contributed to educational initiatives in radiosurgery.

Labs & Teams: His work is integrated with Mayo Clinic's Comprehensive Cancer Center and Brain Tumor Program, leveraging multidisciplinary collaboration in neuro-oncology and radiosurgical techniques.