My bio
My name is Steven Roper, MD, and I am the director of the BOB体育 Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and surgical director of the UF Neuroendocrine Program. I鈥檝e performed more than 1,500 surgeries for the treatment of epilepsy, and I frequently perform surgeries for pituitary tumors using minimally invasive approaches.
I joined the UF Department of Neurosurgery in 1992. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology, and I received my medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch. I completed my internship and neurosurgical residency at the UCLA School of Medicine.
In addition to taking care of patients, I conduct clinical research focused on improving care for patients with pituitary tumors and intractable epilepsy, via surgery. I also investigate the neurophysiological basis of epilepsy.
I serve on the board of directors for the American Epilepsy Society and the editorial board for the Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and long-distance running. I鈥檓 also an amateur musician, and play the guitar and bass.
Board certifications
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Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Education
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Residency - Surgery
UCLA Medical Center, 1987
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Internship - Surgery
UCLA Medical Center, 1986
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Medical Degree
University of Texas, 1985
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Residency - Neurological Surgery
UCLA Medical Center, 1982
My areas of focus
Specialties
Gender
Male