Dr. Peleg Horowitz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Peleg Horowitz is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine. He specializes in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, focusing on brain and spinal tumors. Dr. Horowitz utilizes both endoscopic and open surgical approaches in his practice, with advanced stereotactic 3D surgical planning to treat patients with benign and malignant brain tumors. He is actively involved in clinical and basic science research emphasizing the genetics of brain tumors and skull base tumors. His published work includes significant findings in Nature Genetics and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, where he identified novel genes related to meningiomas and pediatric gliomas. Dr. Horowitz provides multidisciplinary care as part of the neuro-oncology and skull base tumor teams, treating a diverse range of neurosurgical conditions in both adults and children. He is certified in neurological surgery and is committed to advancing treatment and management strategies in this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Assists in the clinical education of medical students and residents, providing high-level surgical care and engaging in research activities.

Requirements for University of Chicago Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
M.D. or D.O. degree Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 Eligibility for Illinois Medical License
Application Checklist
  • ERAS Application
  • Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Medical School Transcript
  • USMLE/COMLEX Transcript
  • ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Department of Pediatrics (Fellowship/Residency level). Focus on clinical excellence and research in pediatric subspecialties.