Steven N Roper, M.D.

About Steven N Roper

My name is Steven Roper, MD, and I am the director of the UF Health Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and surgical director of the UF Neuroendocrine Program. I’ve 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’s 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’m also an amateur musician, and play the guitar and bass.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

1. MDC7600 – Surgery Clerkship

   2018 College of Medicine

2. MDT7650 – Elect Top/Neurol Surg

   2018 College of Medicine

Board Certifications

• Neurological Surgery

  American Board of Neurological Surgery

Clinical Profile

Specialties

• Epilepsy Surgery
• Neurosurgery

Areas of Interest

• Acromegaly
• Cushing Disease
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• Epilepsy
• Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for Brain Tumors and Lesions
• Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
• Pituitary Tumor
• Prolactinoma
• Stereotactic radiosurgery

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

1. Implantation of Adult Human Neural Progenitors into an Amimal Model fo Cortical Dysplasia

   April 10, 2009 – April 9, 2021

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   UF FOUNDATION

2. Wells Professorship

   August 4, 2008 – April 13, 2021

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   UF FOUNDATION

Education

1. Residency – Surgery

   1987 UCLA Medical Center

2. Internship – Surgery

   1986 UCLA Medical Center

3. Medical Degree

   1985 University of Texas

4. Residency – Neurological Surgery

   1982 UCLA Medical Center

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:

(352) 273-9000

Emails:

Business:

roper@neurosurgery.ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:

PO BOX 100265
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY
GAINESVILLE FL 326100265

Business Street:

Suite 3150
Department of Neurosurgery
1149 Newell Dr
GAINESVILLE FL 32608