Xiaonan Sun, MD, PhD

  • Neurosurgery
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Xiaonan Sun

Locations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

About me

As a physician specializing in neurological conditions, it is fulfilling to help patients regain their independence and quality of life. I entered this field with the goal of assisting those impacted by neurological disabilities in returning to their daily activities, hobbies, and professions. For me, a successful outcome is when my patients can take care of themselves and enjoy life to the fullest extent possible.

I firmly believe that family and caregivers play a pivotal role in the healing process. I will spend as much time as needed with family members to address all their concerns and involve them in the care plan. I strive to provide comprehensive answers to all questions, and when I don't have an immediate answer, I research or consult with colleagues to find an answer in a timely manner.

The most rewarding aspect of my work is witnessing my patients experience functional restoration in their daily lives. To achieve this, I listen to your needs, present you with clear medical facts, share my assessment and recommendations, and guide you in making the best decisions for your health.

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

Areas of focus

  • Functional neurosurgery
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Essential tremor
  • Epilepsy surgery
  • Facial pain
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • General adult neurosurgery
  • Degenerative disorders of the spine
  • Motion-preservation/disc replacement surgery
  • Robotic-assisted surgery

Titles and faculty positions

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth

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Year joined

  • 2024

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Education

Medical school

  • MD, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, 2015

Residency

  • Neurosurgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, 2022

Fellowship

  • Function and Epilepsy Neurosurgery, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2023

Doctorate

  • PhD, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 2013