Ephraim W. Church

Ephraim W. Church, MD is an Associate Professor at Penn State University, with appointments in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Radiology, and Neurology. He directs the Cerebral Revascularization Program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and is affiliated with the Penn State Neuroscience Institute.

• Education:
  • MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2007–2011)
  • Clinical Neuroscience Training Certificate, University of Pennsylvania (2007–2011)
  • Neurosurgery Residency, Penn State Health (2011–2018)
  • Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship (2015–2016)
  • Neurological Surgery Fellowship, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (2016–2017)
  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship, Stanford Medicine (2018–2019)

His research focuses on cerebrovascular neurosurgery, including direct bypass for moyamoya disease, intracranial stenosis, and complex cerebral aneurysms, alongside endovascular neurosurgery and medical ethics. Recent publications highlight trends in neurovascular imaging, carotid artery surgery, and spinal dural fistula localization.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2013)
  • Best Clinical Platform Presentation (2011, 2015)
  • Exceptional Moments in Teaching Recognition (2017)
  • Neurosurgery Department Award (2011)
  • Plum Print Citation Metrics (2024–2025)

Dr. Church has delivered invited talks on endovascular stroke treatment, cerebral bypass trials, and neurosurgery mentorship, reflecting his leadership in clinical, educational, and technical domains.