Biography of Dr. Timothy Vogel
Dr. Timothy Vogel is a board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon who serves as the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and is the founder of Pediatric Neurosurgeons of New Jersey. He is known for his work in pediatric craniofacial surgery, minimally invasive craniosynostosis surgery, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and congenital malformations. His leadership in performing the first successful surgery in the world for a baby born with exencephaly brought significant attention to the thoughtful clinical approach taken by his team. As a leading craniofacial surgeon in the Northeast, Dr. Vogel has centered much of his work on expanding access to craniofacial surgery in Northern New Jersey. He created the comprehensive craniofacial center at Hackensack University Medical Center, which earned national accreditation from the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. His multidisciplinary team evaluates and treats complex craniofacial cases with a model designed to support families through each stage of care.
Leadership in Pediatric Brain Tumor Management Dr. Vogel served as co-chair of the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Gala and is recognized in New Jersey for his expertise in pediatric brain tumors. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat children with rare and life-threatening brain and spine tumors. Families from across the Northeast seek his guidance, drawn by the clinical