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About Robert Wicks

Robert Wicks, M.D., is the co-director of cerebrovascular surgery and director of the neurosurgical anatomy laboratory at Baptist Health’s Miami Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Wicks specializes in neurological surgery, interventional neuroradiology and skull base surgery.
Prior to joining Miami Neuroscience Institute in 2021, Dr. Wicks completed a cerebrovascular and skull base fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute followed by an endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
Before starting his neurosurgical training, Dr. Wicks completed a research year in the Hunterian Neurosurgical Laboratory of Johns Hopkins. During that time, his research focused on the local delivery of new chemotherapies for brain tumors and the development of a handheld imaging device for the detailed imaging of brain blood vessels during aneurysm surgery. This research resulted in several academic publications and was awarded the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery Harvey Cushing Student Research Award.
His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Neurosurgery, Stroke, Journal of Neural Engineering and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Dr. Wicks has also published multiple book chapters and presented at many national meetings and forums. Currently, he is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, AANS/CNS Joint Cerebrovascular Section and Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery.
Dr. Wicks was inspired to become a neurosurgical physician because it is a field that combines dedicated patient care, careful surgical technique and rapid technological innovation. His second great passion in neurosurgery is research and the integration of new technology to advance the precision of surgical techniques and improve patient recovery. Dr. Wicks hopes that one day medical advancements will eliminate the need for surgery when treating neurologic diseases.
Dr. Wicks’ approach to patient care focuses on developing a comprehensive treatment plan based on the needs and desires of the patient and family. Through the integration of new technologies and minimally-invasive treatment approaches, he hopes to not only guide his patients through the best treatment options, but also help them to achieve a successful, lasting recovery. It is his goal to provide the highest level of clinical care and technical expertise in a compassionate, holistic manner.
When he is not treating patients, Dr. Wicks enjoys traveling, hiking, running and reading about technological advancements in medicine.

Positions

2021 - Present Co-Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery, Baptist Health South Florida ‐ Baptist Hospital
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2021 - Present Director of the Neurosurgical Anatomy Laboratory, Baptist Health South Florida ‐ Miami Neuroscience Institute
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2019 - 2020 Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellow, Johns Hopkins University ‐ School of Medicine
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2018 - 2019 Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Fellow (CAST - Accredited), Barrow Neurological Institute
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2015 - 2018 Research Assistant. Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Wake Forest University ‐ School of Medicine
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2015 - 2018 Research Fellow, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
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2012 - 2018 Resident Physician - Department of Neurological Surgery, Wake Forest University ‐ School of Medicine
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2010 - 2011 Dean's Research Fellow, Johns Hopkins University ‐ School of Medicine
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2005 Policy Intern, Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDI), School for International Training Graduate Institute
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2020 - Present Member, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery
2015 - Present Member, AANS/CNS Joint Cerebrovascular Section
2012 - Present Member, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
2012 - Present Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
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Honors and Awards

  • 2011- Harvey Cushing Medical Student Research Award, Department of Neurosurgery, John Hopkins School of Medicine
  • 2010 - Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Dean's Research Fellowship
  • 2007 - University of Mississippi Hall of Fame
  • 2007 - Phi Kappa Phi Walter and Adelheid Hohenstein Fellow
  • 2007 - Selected Delegate of the Academy of Achievement 2007 International Summit, Washington DC
  • 2006 - University of Mississippi Marcus Elvis Taylor Medal
  • 2006 - Harry S. Truman Scholar National Finalist
  • 2006 - Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Education

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2018 - 2019 Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Fellow (CAST - Accredited), Barrow Neurological Institute
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2016 - 2018 Chief Resident, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center ‐ Department of Neurological Surgery
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2013 - 2016 Resident, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center ‐ Department of Neurological Surgery
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2012 - 2013 Intern, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center ‐ Department of Neurological Surgery
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2007 - 2012 Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University ‐ School of Medicine
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2002 - 2007 Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Mississippi
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2002 - 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Psychology, University of Mississippi
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2005 International Studies, Organizations, and Social Justice Program - Geneva Switzerland, School for International Training Graduate Institute
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2004 Public Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine Program - Kunming China, School for International Training Graduate Institute
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Book Chapters (5)

Posters (32)