Dr. Juan Fernandez Miranda

Professor

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Biography

Juan Carlos Fernandez-Miranda, MD, FACS, is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, holding courtesy appointments in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He is the Surgical Director at the Stanford Brain Tumor Center and Chief of the Stanford Skull Base Surgery Program. With international recognition for his expertise in minimally invasive brain surgery, he has performed over 3,000 cranial operations and 1,500 endoscopic endonasal operations. His innovative contributions include the development and refinement of endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery techniques. As a co-founder of the International Rhoton Society and a member of the Board of Directors of the Neurosurgical Atlas, he is deeply involved in neurosurgical education. Dr. Fernandez-Miranda completed his neurosurgery residency in Spain and has undergone subspecialty training in various areas across prestigious institutions in the United States. He aims to provide gentle, accurate, and safe surgical interventions while ensuring compassionate patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Professor of Neurosurgery and Surgical Director at the Stanford Brain Tumor Center.

Surgical Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford Brain Tumor Center • Palo Alto, CA

Lead surgical initiatives and coordinator of the brain tumor program.

Chief

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford Skull Base Surgery Program • Palo Alto, CA

Chief of the program focusing on skull base surgeries.

Awards

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Honorary Visiting Professor

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Annual Faculty Teaching Award

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National Investigation Award

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Aesculap European Research Award

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Pedro Mata Award – Neurosurgical Research

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Sanitas Award – Medical Post-graduate Trainee Spain

Courses

NSUR 210

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.