Neurosurgical Excellence & Virtual Reality

Pioneering the Future of Skull Base Surgery

Merging world-class surgical precision with cutting-edge 3D interactive virtual dissection. A revolutionary approach to saving lives and training the next generation of surgeons.

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The Visionary

Dr. Antonio Bernardo

An internationally recognized pioneer in neurosurgery, Dr. Bernardo serves as the Director of the Microneurosurgery Skull Base Laboratory at Weill Cornell Medical College.

Trained under the world's leading neurosurgeons, he has revolutionized the field by integrating exquisite cadaveric dissections with 3D visualization. His "Interactive Virtual Dissection" (IVD) project allows surgeons to navigate complex intracranial anatomy safely, reducing patient risk and establishing new standards in surgical optimization.

Weill Cornell

Professor of Neurological Surgery

Awards

Distinguished Global Honors

Next-Gen Technology

Interactive Virtual Dissection (IVD)

Dr. Bernardo's lab is a state-of-the-art facility integrating multisensory virtual reality to simulate complex procedures.

QTVR Technology

Pioneered the use of Quick Time Virtual Reality to create navigable movies of intracranial regions, allowing exploration from multiple angles.

3D Surgical Simulation

Simulates surgical manipulation and drilling of the petrous bone, offering an environment where mistakes have no dire consequences.

Dissection Manuals

Comprehensive 3D guides used in the Cornell Series of Skull Base Surgery Courses to improve visuospatial conceptualization.

5000+

Surgeons Trained

90+

International Fellows

150+

Courses Directed

Global

Humanitarian Missions

Clinical Mastery

Areas of Expertise

Skull Base Surgery

Specialized surgical management of lesions located at the base of the skull. Dr. Bernardo operates on complex cases, utilizing innovative approaches to access difficult-to-reach tumors and vascular pathologies with minimal invasiveness.

Global Surgical Training

Through the Microneurosurgery Skull Base Laboratory, Dr. Bernardo provides hands-on training for fellows from around the world. The curriculum includes complex approaches, 3D anatomy, and visuospatial task rehearsal.

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Humanitarian Neurosurgery

Dedicated to global health, Dr. Bernardo works with F.I.E.N.S. to establish surgical programs in resource-limited countries (Peru, Colombia, etc.), providing essential care and training local surgeons to ensure sustainable healthcare.

Cornell Series of Skull Base Surgery Courses

Join the thousands of surgeons who have elevated their conceptual grasp of complex anatomy through Dr. Bernardo's renowned dissection courses.

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Contact & Location

Location

Department of Neurosurgery
Weill Cornell Medical College
510 East 70 Street, Baker F2212
New York, NY, 10021

Contact

Phone: 212-746-1468
Email: [email protected]