Fernando Goldenberg MD
Dr. Fernando Goldenberg, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, is a well-respected leader in the field of neurocritical care and stroke, and he brings a unique background and expertise that enriches the program at the University of Chicago. Dr Goldenberg comes from an internal medicine background with subsequent training in critical care medicine and two years of fellowship training in neurocritical care. An Argentinean born physician, Dr. Goldenberg was the Director of two respected critical care programs in Buenos Aires prior to our successful recruitment of him to join the University of Chicago.
Dr. Goldenberg is internationally known for his clinical expertise in critical care and neurocritical care, and his reputation for unique clinical excellence has been an important source of pride for the Department since his arrival here. Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Goldenberg is an acclaimed educator and much loved by all of the students, residents, fellows, and colleagues with whom he interacts. Dr. Goldenberg is the Medical Director of the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit, Co-Director of the Stroke Center, and the Director of the Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program. These important local positions underscore his critical roles in the clinical and educational programs in Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Dr. Goldenberg has authored many articles, book chapters, and abstracts related to the fields of neurocritical care and stroke. While his scholarly interests are vast, he is primarily involved in research projects related to intracerebral hemorrhage, brain swelling with acute liver failure, new approaches to detect acute intracranial mass lesions, nutritional issues in the neurocritical care unit, and regional brain hypothermia.
For more information visit the NeuroCritical Care Research page.