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Marco V. Corniola is an FMH-certified neurosurgeon and Privatdozent at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva. He studied medicine at the University of Geneva before undertaking postgraduate training in neurosurgery and otorhinolaryngology at the University Hospital of Lausanne. He then returned to Geneva to complete his specialist training in neurosurgery and was awarded his FMH certification in 2016, during which time he also completed and submitted his doctoral thesis.
Passionate about neuroscience, Dr Corniola has pursued an academic career since 2016. He served as an attending physician at the University Hospitals while conducting research on intracranial meningiomas, which ultimately led to him being awarded the title of Privatdozent by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva.
As attending physician, Dr Corniola was responsible for the treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and their protective coverings, caring for patients with both acute and chronic disorders.
In 2021, Dr Corniola was appointed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Rennes, and later became Head of Department at the University Hospital of Rennes. Simultaneously, he continued his research and teaching activities at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva. Driven by a passion for research and innovation, and seeking to combine technological advancements with cutting-edge surgical practice, he returned to Switzerland in 2023 to continue his career as a consultant neurosurgeon at the Clinique de Genolier.
Beyond medicine, Marco Corniola enjoys boxing and is a keen fan of rock music.
During his tenure as Head of Clinic, Dr. Corniola treats patients suffering from chronic or acute pathologies of the brain, spinal cord, and their envelopes.
In 2021, Dr Corniola was appointed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Rennes and subsequently became Head of Department at the University Hospital of Rennes. At the same time, he continued his research and teaching activities at the Faculty of Medicine in Geneva. Drawn to research and innovation, and seizing a unique opportunity to combine technological research with advanced surgical practice, he returned to Switzerland in 2023 to continue his career as a consultant neurosurgeon at the Clinique de Genolier.
FMH-certified Neurosurgeon
Holder of a University Diploma (DIU) in Medical Education and Communication
Holder of a University Diploma (DIU) in Medical Education and Communication
Best Paper Award 2023 “Management of Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas: Consensus Statement on behalf of the EAMS Skull Base Section”, Brain and Spine Journal
The earliest evidence of trepanation (skull perforation) is found in prehistoric human skulls. This practice, sometimes performed for medical or ritual reasons, represents one of the oldest forms of surgery.
Described cranial injuries and their treatment in his medical texts.
Arab physicians such as Abulcasis and Avicenna codified surgical techniques, laying the foundations of modern medicine, including cranial surgery.
Ambroise Paré, a French surgeon, introduced innovative techniques for treating cranial injuries.
William Macewen, a Scottish surgeon, performed one of the first successful operations to remove a cerebral abscess.
The introduction of general anaesthesia with ether and chloroform enabled more complex brain surgeries.
Discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen, revolutionizing neurosurgical diagnosis.
Harvey Cushing, often considered the father of modern neurosurgery, begins work on brain tumors. He introduces techniques for suturing blood vessels and reduces surgical mortality.
Hans Berger discovered the electroencephalogram (EEG), allowing the study of cerebral electrical activity.
António Egas Moniz performed the first lobotomy, a controversial procedure used to treat certain mental illnesses.
Spiegel and Wycis developed stereotactic techniques, enabling precise interventions in targeted brain regions.
Godfrey Hounsfield introduced computed tomography (CT), providing detailed imaging for diagnosis and surgical planning.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was introduced, marking another major advance in brain imaging.
Advances in robot-assisted neurosurgery and surgical navigation enabled minimally invasive procedures.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques were developed to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.
Progress was also made in gene therapies, brain-machine interfaces, and neuroprosthetics.
Medical Assistant
Aurélie Dumesnil is a secretary and manages the administration of the medical office. She was trained in the hotel industry and changed her career orientation after spending several years abroad. She will guide you through your neurosurgical journey together with Rita Severino.
Medical Secretary
With over 40 years ‘ experience in the import-export sector and the administration, Mrs Severino continues her career path at the Corniola Neurosurgery company as a secretary and administrative specialist. She will guide you through your neurosurgical journey together with Aurélie Dumesnil.
Medical Assistant
Aurélie Dumesnil is a secretary and manages the administration of the medical office. She was trained in the hotel industry and changed her career orientation after spending several years abroad. She will guide you through your neurosurgical journey together with Rita Severino.
Medical Secretary
With over 40 years ‘ experience in the import-export sector and the administration, Mrs Severino continues her career path at the Corniola Neurosurgery company as a secretary and administrative specialist. She will guide you through your neurosurgical journey together with Aurélie Dumesnil.