Robert McGovern, MD
Dr. Robert McGovern is a fellowship-trained epilepsy and functional neurosurgeon specializing in surgical treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. He completed his medical degree at Columbia University and neurosurgical residency at Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He went on to complete a dedicated fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. McGovern performs a wide range of epilepsy surgeries, including anterior temporal lobectomy, lesionectomy, corpus callosotomy, and stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG)-guided resections. He is also experienced in neuromodulation therapies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy and movement disorders. His practice is based at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, where he is actively involved in clinical care, research, and surgical training.
Dr. McGovern is committed to a patient-centered, transparent approach and brings cutting-edge surgical innovations to improve outcomes in epilepsy care.
Fellowship:- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Residency:- Columbia University Medical Center, New York
Medical School:- Columbia University Medical Center, New York
Robert McGovern, MD
Michael Park, MD, PhD
Dr. Park is a neurosurgeon specializing in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with a focus on neuromodulation therapies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS). He serves as the Residency Program Director for the Department of Neurosurgery and leads the Division of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota.
His research centers on advancing neuromodulation for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. He is a Principal Investigator or Co-PI on several ongoing clinical and translational neuromodulation studies and serves as Clinical Core Co-Investigator for the NIH-funded Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research.
Dr. Park earned his MD and PhD in Molecular and Integrative Physiology from the University of Kansas and holds undergraduate degrees in Biology (University of Kansas) and in Electrical Engineering and Economics (Cornell University). He is a recipient of the prestigious William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship, which he completed in Marseille, France.
Dr. Park has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and multiple book chapters, and maintains active international collaborations, including with Seoul National University. He is dedicated to innovation in surgical neuromodulation and training the next generation of neurosurgical leaders.
Fellowship:- Université de la Méditerranée Aix-Marseille II
Residency:- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island
Medical School- University of Kansas School of Medicine
Michael Park, MD, PhD
David Darrow, MD, MPH
Dr. David Darrow is a neurosurgeon-scientist specializing in functional neurosurgery, including the surgical treatment of epilepsy, chronic pain, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric conditions. He earned his MD and Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Minnesota. He also holds undergraduate degrees in physics and mathematics from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Darrow’s research is focused on understanding the interplay between cognitive, emotional, and reward systems in the brain to develop innovative neuromodulatory therapies. With support from MnDRIVE and the Institute for Translational Neuroscience, he co-leads the Herman Darrow Lab in collaboration with Dr. Alexander Herman (Psychiatry), where their work bridges the gap between brain circuit dynamics and clinical applications in epilepsy, pain, Parkinson’s disease, and mental health.
Dr. Darrow is recognized for his translational approach to brain modulation and is actively advancing novel interventions to improve outcomes for patients with complex neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Residency:- University of Minnesota
Medical School:- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
