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About
Warren Selman, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon and chief medical executive at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, a part of Baptist Health.
Dr. Selman’s clinical specialties include the surgical management of cerebrovascular disorders, traumatic brain injury, brain and skull base tumors, and pituitary tumors. He is also a leader in the development and use of virtual and augmented reality for neurosurgical procedures.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Selman served as the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and the inaugural director of the Neurological Institute at University Hospitals, and professor of neurosurgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Selman earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He then went on to complete a surgical internship, a research fellowship and a neurosurgical residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Selman has held multiple leadership positions in neurosurgery, including chair of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and president of the Society of Neurological Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, The Congress of Neurological Surgeons and The Neurosurgical Society of America. He has published work in more than 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts, chapters and books.
As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Selman considers it a privilege to help his patients and their families deal with neurosurgical problems that can have such a profound impact on their lives. He is committed to treating his patients and families with dignity, respect and compassion during challenging times.
In his free time, Dr. Selman enjoys spending time with his family, and is also a rock and blues guitarist/vocalist. He is a co-founding member of the band The Nerve.
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Education/Academic qualification
Neurosurgical Fellow, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
1984
Neurosurgical Resident, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
1980 → 1984
Research Fellow, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
1978 → 1980
Surgical Intern, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
1977 → 1978
Doctor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
1973 → 1977
Bachelor of Science, Summa cum Laude, University of Toledo
1970 → 1973
External positions
Professor (Clinical Affiliate) of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
2024 → …
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital
2015 → 2023
Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
2012 → 2015
Medical Staff , University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
2011 → 2023
Medical Staff, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
2011 → 2023
Neurosurgeon-in-Chief, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
2011 → 2021
Medical Staff , University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
2011 → 2023
Medical Staff, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
2011 → 2023
Medical Staff , University Hospitals St. John Medical Center
2011 → 2023
Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
2005 → 2024
Director, University Hospitals Neurological Institute
2005 → 2016
Director, Cerebrovascular Center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
1992 → 2006
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
1990 → 1995
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
1984 → 1990
Staff Surgeon, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
1984 → 2023
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3, Monothiopomolidomide (3MP) in a neuro-degenerative preclinical animal model of neurodegenerative disorders.
Selman, W. (CoI)
1/1/25 → …
Project: Research project
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Biomarker & Phase II study of GDC-0449 for recurrent GBM. ARRA ACTNOW
Selman, W. (CoI)
7/1/10 → 7/1/13
Project: Research project
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Clot Lysis Evaluating Accelerator Resolution of Intraventricular Hemorrhage Phase III (NIH Protocol CLEAR)
Selman, W. (CoI)
6/1/10 → 6/1/15
Project: Research project
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Study of Neuroprotective and Neurogenerative Effects of Amphetamine or Methamphetamine/CART
Selman, W. (PI)
3/1/10 → 2/28/12
Project: Research project
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Intraoperative Stereotactic CT-guided Endoscopic Surgery – ICES (NIH/NINDS Protocol MISTIES-ICES).
Selman, W. (CoI)
6/1/09 → 6/30/11
Project: Research project
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Innovation in Neurosurgery
Selman, W. R., May 15 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage Management
Selman, W. R., May 13 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Shunts
Selman, W. R., Jun 19 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Recovery of pituitary function in patients with apoplexy immediately after surgical resection of necrotic tumors
Kortbawi, R., Ray, A., Selman, W. R. & Arafah, B. M., Jul 2025, In: Endocrine. 89, 1, p. 222-231 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Targeting neuroinflammation: 3-monothiopomalidomide a new drug candidate to mitigate traumatic brain injury and neurodegeneration
Hsueh, S. C., Parekh, P., Batsaikhan, B., Vargesson, N., Tweedie, D., Luo, W., Patel, C. N., Liu, D., McDevitt, R. A., Baig, A. M., Kim, Y. K., Kim, S., Hwang, I., Kim, J., Lee, M. Y., Carta, A. R., Selman, W. R., Hoffer, B. J., Kim, D. S. & Greig, N. H., Jun 16 2025, In: Journal of biomedical science. 32, 1, p. 57Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Harvard Medical School (External organization)
Selman, W. (Member)
2019Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (External organization)
Selman, W. (Member)
2009 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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The American Academy of Neurological Surgery (External organization)
Selman, W. (Member)
2002 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Neurosurgical Society of America (External organization)
Selman, W. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Society of Neurological Surgeons (External organization)
Selman, W. (Member)
2001 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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Founders Laurel Award for Excellence in Education
Selman, W. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Golden Apple Award, teaching award
Selman, W. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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