Alexander Suarez-Jew

Dr. Alexander Suarez-Jew is a neurosurgeon who cares for patients with complex peripheral nerve disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression, foot drop, peripheral nerve tumors, thoracic outlet syndrome, spinal cord injury, spasticity, brachial plexus injuries and peripheral nerve injuries. One treatment he provides for these conditions – which often lead to pain, weakness or both in the extremities – is nerve transfer surgery to restore limb function.

In research, Suarez-Jew's interests center on clinical outcomes and medical education, with studies involving surgical autonomy and competency in neurosurgical trainees as well as best practices for surgical educators. He has served as a fellow in the Harvard Macy Institute's post-graduate trainee program for academic clinician-educators and completed Duke University's Medical Education Leadership Track and Feagin Leadership Program. He is a fellow of Duke's Academy for Health Professions Education and Academic Development.

Suarez-Jew earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in neurosurgery and a fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery at Duke University.

Suarez-Jew is married to a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Together, the love raising their toddler, Noah.