Current Residents
David R. Ormond, M.D., NS6
University of Washington School of Medicine
Ryan Ormond was born in Germany and raised in Idaho. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Honors Microbiology and a German minor. He then spent a few years living in England and Germany prior to returning to the Pacific Northwest for medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle. Ryan's hobbies include reading, running, hiking, whitewater rafting, and, most especially, spending time with his wife and two children. His current interests in neurosurgery include neuro-oncology and spine.
Craig Shannon, M.D., NS5
Medical University of Ohio
Craig Shannon was born in New York City but was raised in a small town in Ohio. He is the son of a Neurosurgeon and has two sisters, one of which is his twin sister. He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a degree in history and zoology. He attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports especially basketball, tennis, and golf. Craig is currently interested in general neurosurgery.
Dhruve Jeevan, M.D., NS4
University of Oxford Medical School
Dhruve Jeevan is originally from London,UK. He moved to the USA in 2009 to commence training in Neurosurgery after having completed medical school at Oxford University with Merit. He also holds a MA from Cambridge after having completed undergraduate research in Neurosciences. Dr Jeevan has also spent time in working in the NHS as both a Junior House Officer and Senior House Officer in General Surgery, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine. His current interests include Pediatrics and Endovascular Neruosurgery. In his spare time he enjoys swimming, golfing, and spending time with friends in Manhattan.
Jayson Neil, M.D., NS4
New York Medical College
Jayson Neil is originally from the Utah/Idaho area. He graduated summa cum laude from the University Utah in psychology with a chemistry minor. He attended New York Medical College winning the department of neurosurgery award and graduating AOA. He enjoys spending time with his wife, travelling, all outdoor activities including hiking, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing and occasional late nights in Manhattan. His current interests in neurosurgery are broad.
Michael LaBagnara, M.D., NS3
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Michael LaBagnara is originally from New Jersey. After graduating from the Delbarton School in Morristown NJ, he graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University with a bachelors degree in chemistry. At W and L he played golf and lacrosse, and was the recipient of the Polymer Education award for outstanding achievement in organic chemistry. He received his medical doctorate from New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. His hobbies include aviation, golf, scuba diving. His interests in neurosurgery are broad.
John Gillick, M.D., NS2
New York Medical College
John Gillick is originally from the Capital Region in Upstate New York. Dr. Gillick graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a degree in chemistry/biochemistry and a minor in philosophy. He then attended New York Medical College, and was the recipient of the department of neurosurgery award. His hobbies include golf, tennis, running; and watching as much college football as possible. In his spare time he enjoys long nights out in Manhattan with friends. His interests in neurosurgery include neurotrauma, endovascular neurosurgery, and spine.
Arthur Wang, M.D., NS1
Case Western University School of Medicine
Arthur Wang grew up in Athens, Georgia and currently lives in Whitestone NY. He attended the Bronx High School of Science and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University with a bachelors degree in biology. He then received his medical degree from the Case Western University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. In his free time he enjoys playing tennis, golf, and going out to movies. His interests in neurosurgery are broad.
