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The Florida Neurosurgical Society was established in 1958 to unite qualified neurosurgeons in the State of Florida into a representative organization to further the aims and ideals of Neurosurgery and of the medical profession.


 FNS Annual Meeting


 President's Message

Adam Polifka, MD
President, FNS
Welcome to the Florida Neurosurgical Society.

It is a true honor to serve as President of the Florida Neurosurgical Society, an organization that has represented and supported neurosurgeons across our state since its founding in 1958. The strength of this society lies in the commitment of its members—to advancing neurosurgical science, advocating for our profession, and most importantly, providing exceptional care to patients throughout Florida.

I would like to begin by recognizing and thanking our outgoing President, Dr. Lance Governale, for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the society over the past year. His work has continued to strengthen the mission of the FNS and foster the sense of collegiality that makes this organization so valuable to our members.

I am also grateful to serve alongside an exceptional leadership team. Our President-Elect, Dr. Rabih Tawk, brings tremendous experience and vision to the future of this society, and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to build upon the foundation laid by those who came before us. I would also like to recognize our Program Chair, Dr. Ashish Shah, whose efforts in developing our scientific program ensure that our annual meeting remains a dynamic and educational experience for neurosurgeons, trainees, and allied colleagues.

The Florida Neurosurgical Society continues to play an important role not only in education and professional collaboration, but also in advocacy for our patients and the practice of neurosurgery within the state. In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving healthcare policy, maintaining a unified voice for neurosurgeons in Florida is more important than ever.

Our annual meeting remains one of the highlights of the year, bringing together leaders in the field to share new research, discuss innovative treatments, and strengthen professional relationships. Equally important is our continued commitment to supporting residents and medical students who represent the future of our specialty. Their participation, research, and enthusiasm ensure that neurosurgery in Florida will remain strong for generations to come.

I encourage all neurosurgeons across the state to stay engaged with the Florida Neurosurgical Society—whether through attending meetings, contributing to educational initiatives, participating in advocacy efforts, or mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons.

Thank you for your dedication to our profession and to the patients we serve. I look forward to the year ahead and to continuing to grow this remarkable community together.
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 About the FNS
The Florida Neurosurgical Society was established in 1958 to unite qualified neurosurgeons in the State of Florida into a representative organization to further the aims and ideals of Neurosurgery and of the medical profession; to study the socioeconomic aspects of medicine to encourage and maintain the best patient care and the highest standards of practice of Neurosurgery; to cooperate with other organizations of like purpose and the medical profession at large.