News, Honors, and Awards

In 2024, Dr. Stieg was once again named to the Castle Connolly list of Top Doctors. Dr. Stieg  has been named to the Castle Connolly list every year since 2000; he has been one of New York Magazine Top Doctors since 2002 and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer since 2005. Read the story here

Meet Kyle McMorrow, who experienced a stroke at age 36. Thanks to good advice from his girlfriend (who recognized the danger signs and told him to go to an emergency department) and the fast-acting team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Kyle has made an excellent recovery. He recently appeared on CBS News New York with Dr. Stieg to share his story.  Read the story and see the video clip here.

In April 2023, Dr. Philip E. Stieg was presented with the 40th Maurice Greenberg Distinguished Service Award. The award, the highest honor at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, recognizes an outstanding individual for exceptional and longtime service. Read the story here 

Once again, in 2023 Dr. Stieg was named to multiple lists of Best Doctors, Top Doctors, and SuperDoctors. More about Dr. Stieg's many recognitions on the Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery site

Dr. Stieg was recognized for his commitment to mentoring junior faculty. More about National Mentoring Month

Dr. Stieg was selected to deliver this prestigious talk to the New York Society for Neurosurgery. More about Dr. Stieg's lecture

At a ceremony in the Great Hall, Dr. Stieg was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his achievements in neurosurgery. More about the Ellis Island award

The New York State legislature confirmed Dr. Stieg's nomination to the New York State Athletic Commission. More about the appointment

Visit the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center web site for latest news about Dr. Stieg and faculty members. WeillCornellBrainandSpine.org