Eugenia M. Vining

Eugenia M. Vining, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine. Her primary appointments are in the Departments of Surgery and Otolaryngology. She specializes in neurosurgical and skull base procedures, with a focus on endoscopic techniques, pituitary adenomas, and CSF leak management. Dr. Vining completed her MD at Yale University in 1987, followed by residency and fellowship training at Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Hospital of Pennsylvania.

Her research interests include advancements in skull base surgery, molecular diagnostics of tumors, and optimizing surgical outcomes. Notable contributions include studies on optic chiasm decompression via MRI, CSF leak prediction using intraoperative MRI, and genetic mutations in sinonasal tumors. She has been recognized in Connecticut Magazine's 2024 “Top Doctors” List.

Dr. Vining collaborates with experts like Sacit Bulent Omay and R Peter Manes, focusing on clinical trials and case studies. Her work bridges surgical innovation with clinical care, emphasizing patient outcomes in complex neuro-otologic conditions.