Jonathan Russin

Jonathan Russin, MD, is an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Clinical Scholar at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He serves as the Assistant Surgical Director of the USC Neurorestoration Center and the Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery at Keck Hospital of USC. His clinical and research expertise focuses on cerebrovascular surgery, epilepsy surgery, and skull base neurosurgery, with a strong emphasis on innovative neuroimaging techniques and cerebral revascularization strategies. Dr. Russin has completed fellowships in epilepsy surgery under Dr. Charles Liu and cerebrovascular neurosurgery under Dr. Robert Spetzler, specializing in complex aneurysm treatment, arteriovenous malformations, and skull base tumors.

• Roles: Cerebrovascular Surgery Director, Neurorestoration Center Leadership
• Research: Cerebral blood flow dynamics, laser speckle imaging, photoacoustic tomography, adult neurogenesis in epilepsy

His research spans translational and clinical studies, including the development of portable diagnostic devices for stroke risk assessment and cerebral perfusion monitoring. He has contributed to advancements in microvascular anastomosis techniques and combined surgical approaches for complex vascular pathologies.

Dr. Russin's work also addresses healthcare equity in neurosurgical care, particularly in epilepsy and cerebrovascular conditions. He has published extensively on cerebral revascularization strategies, aneurysm management, and the integration of novel imaging modalities into clinical practice.