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Maxwell Laurans is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine and serves in multiple leadership roles at Yale New Haven Hospital as Senior Vice President of Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, and Surgical Services, and as Vice President of Surgical Services and Clinical Chief of Perioperative Services. He is also an Advisory Board Member of the Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT) at Yale and a member of the YNHH Innovation Executive Committee.
Education:
- MD with honors from Yale School of Medicine (2003), where he was a Howard Hughes Fellow
- Neurosurgical residency at Yale (2009)
- MBA from Harvard Business School (2007)
Dr. Laurans specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, spine tumor surgery, and spine radiosurgery, with a clinical focus on spine tumors and degenerative spine conditions. His patient-centered approach begins with in-depth questioning about symptoms and history to identify the source of problems, followed by collaborative goal-setting to develop minimally invasive yet maximally effective treatment plans. He believes that focusing on patient-defined goals facilitates recovery and improved mobility.
Analysis of Dr. Laurans' recent publications reveals a strong focus on healthcare resource utilization, risk stratification in spinal procedures, and spinal oncology. His research frequently examines factors affecting reimbursement, discharge planning, and outcomes in spinal surgery, with particular attention to frailty assessment, racial disparities, and metastatic spinal tumors. This work bridges clinical practice with healthcare management to optimize both patient outcomes and system efficiency.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Howard Hughes Fellow during medical school
- Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS)
- Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons (since 2015)
Dr. Laurans' dual expertise in neurosurgery and business administration enables him to contribute significantly to both clinical care and healthcare administration. His research on surgical outcomes and resource utilization directly informs his leadership roles in hospital administration, where he shapes surgical services and perioperative care across the Yale-New Haven health system. He is actively involved in surgical education, particularly in the area of informed consent practices among faculty surgeons.
Through his work at the Yale Spine Center and Yale Medicine, Dr. Laurans maintains a strong clinical practice focused on providing personalized, minimally invasive spine care while advancing the field through research and leadership in healthcare innovation.
