Matthew C Tate

Matthew C Tate, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, with additional affiliation in the Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology. His clinical practice focuses on complex neurosurgical interventions including brain tumor resection and epilepsy surgery.

His educational background includes:

• BS from Louisiana Tech University (1998)
• PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology (2002)
• MD from Emory University (2006)
• Neurosurgical Residency at University of California-San Francisco Medical Center (2012)

Dr. Tate's research centers on neuro-oncology with emphasis on glioma management, awake brain mapping techniques, and innovative surgical approaches for brain tumors. His work integrates stereotactic radiosurgery, epilepsy control, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, advancing precision neurosurgical care through intraoperative mapping and minimally invasive techniques.

His 2025 publications reveal three critical research trajectories: hydrocephalus diagnostics using balance assessment tools, wireless monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and pharmacological management of seizures in glioma patients, demonstrating his dual expertise in surgical innovation and neuropharmacology.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgery (2018-Present)

Dr. Tate serves as Co-chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgery (2018-Present) and Associate Editor for Frontiers in Neurology and Frontiers in Oncology. His leadership extends to the Congress of Neurological Surgery Joint Tumor Section and Society for Neuro-Oncology, where he drives collaborative research initiatives.

He maintains active roles in the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease and the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, while contributing to international networks including the European Low Grade Glioma Network.