James I. Ausman MD, PhD

James I. Ausman MD, PhD

Keynote Speaker: World-Renowned Neurosurgeon & Medical Innovator; Founder of Surgical Neurology International; Clinical Professor at UCLA; Author

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James I. Ausman MD, PhD Biography

Dr. James I. Ausman, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon, researcher, science editor, television broadcaster, and medical entrepreneur whose career spans multiple continents and disciplines. Ausman graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Tufts University and earned his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, completing the degree in three years. During his neurosurgical training at the University of Minnesota, he was one of five recipients of the National Institutes of Health Teacher-Investigator five-year scholarship awards and earned a PhD in pharmacology from George Washington University while serving at the NIH.

Ausman's clinical and academic career includes leadership roles such as chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His work has focused on microsurgery and cerebrovascular surgery, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and bypassing cerebral ischemia. Under his leadership, both academic medical centers achieved international recognition in neurosurgery, treating patients from around the world. He serves as clinical professor of neurosurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ausman has authored more than 300 books, chapters, and scientific publications, and has pioneered treatments for diseases of the nervous system used globally. He developed surgical treatments for stroke and brain tumors, founded the first brain tumor support group for cancer patients and their families, and designed surgical and microsurgical instruments used internationally. Throughout his career, Ausman has operated on government officials and heads of Fortune 500 companies, and has educated 400 neurosurgeons from over 90 countries, with the majority returning to their home countries and many assuming leadership positions.

In medical publishing and media, Ausman is the founder and emeritus editor-in-chief of "Surgical Neurology International," a leading free-access internet journal in neurosurgery. The journal has been accessed by millions of users in more than 200 countries and territories. He is also the creator and co-producer of the television series "The Leading Gen — What Will You Do with the Rest of Your Life?," which has aired on public television stations throughout the United States, Canada, and the Virgin Islands, featuring interviews on topics such as retirement, aging, illness, and loss.

Ausman's influence extends into healthcare consulting, business strategy, and global humanitarian work. He is a nationally recognized consultant on strategic planning in healthcare and, through his company Future Healthcare Strategies, has advised nearly 100 hospitals, practices, and academic centers. Ausman is the co-author of "The China Virus — What Is The Truth?," a chronological analysis of the events surrounding the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internationally, he is an honorary member of the Brazilian, Argentinean, Chilean, and Peruvian Societies of Neurosurgery, as well as a corresponding member of the German Society of Neurosurgery. He has been recognized on five continents and received an award from the French Society of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. Ausman continues to contribute to neurosurgery, medical education, and public health on a global scale.

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James I. Ausman MD, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Neuroscience, Author and Public Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book James I. Ausman MD, PhD for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. James I. Ausman MD, PhD generally travels from Rancho Mirage, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Siegel, Bruce Greyson and David Putrino. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James I. Ausman MD, PhD for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book James I. Ausman MD, PhD to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James I. Ausman MD, PhD for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James I. Ausman MD, PhD, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James I. Ausman MD, PhD or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James I. Ausman MD, PhD for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James I. Ausman MD, PhD, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James I. Ausman MD, PhD are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James I. Ausman MD, PhD, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James I. Ausman MD, PhD speak about?

    James I. Ausman MD, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neuroscience, Author, Public Health, Medicine, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Education, Professors and Cancer.
  • Where does James I. Ausman MD, PhD travel from?

    James I. Ausman MD, PhD generally travels from Rancho Mirage, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James I. Ausman MD, PhD?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James I. Ausman MD, PhD for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book James I. Ausman MD, PhD for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James I. Ausman MD, PhD or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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