Christopher S Graffeo, MD MS
Criticism, Commentary, & Non-indexed Neurosurgical Publications
Letters
The NYTimes published my letter in response to an Opinion piece critiquing the decision to eliminate tuition at my medical alma mater, NYU School of Medicine. A follow-up letter was also published in the school's alumni rag, Grapevine.
Non-indexed publications & informal medical writing (selected)
1. Scheitler K, Graffeo CS. Podium, Pedagogy, Portal: Social Media and the Shrinking World of Neurosurgery. AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 29, Number 1, 2020
2. Rotter J, Perry A, Graffeo CS. Alternative Mind: How Non-traditional Experiences Can Enrich Neurosurgical Training. AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 28, Number 4, 2019
3. Carlstrom LP, Graffeo CS. Soccer-to-Surgeon Paradigm: Why is there Better Technology at the World Cup than in the Operating Room? AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 28, Number 3, 2019
4. Graffeo CS, Perry A. To Err is Humane. AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 28, Number 2, 2019
5. Majmundar N, Graffeo CS. Generation Why: Neurosurgery and the Millennial Moment. Young Neurosurgeons News, Winter 2019
6. Perry A, Link MJ, Graffeo CS. Big Data Blues: Why Bigger May Not Be Better for Neurosurgery Patients. AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 28, Number 1, 2019
7. Graffeo CS, Perry A. Science-Functional: Cosmetic Neurosurgery, Transhumanism, and the Future of Surgical Neuroenhancement, Part II. AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 27, Number 4, 2018
8. Graffeo CS, Perry A. Science-Functional: Cosmetic Neurosurgery, Transhumanism, and the Future of Surgical Neuroenhancement, Part II. AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 27, Number 4, 2018
9. Graffeo CS. Hot on the Trail: A Field Guide to the Neurosurgery Residency Match. Young Neurosurgeons News, Winter 2018
10. Perry A, Graffeo CS. Like Aloe for Sunscreen: Harm Reduction & Prevention in Neurosurgery Resident Burnout. AANS Neurosurgeon, Volume 27, Number 2, 2018.
11. Graffeo CS. Book Review: AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 8: Back Pain. Young Neurosurgeons News, Summer 2017
12. Graffeo CS, Perry A, Burrows AM, Mallory G. Journal Club: C2 Nerve Root Transection During C1 Lateral Mass Screw Fixation: Does It Affect Functionality and Quality of Life? Neurosurgery, 2015
13. Graffeo CS, Morales-Valero SF, Lanzino G. Cervical Aneurysms After Spontaneous Internal Carotid Artery Dissection. Contemporary Neurosurgery, 2015
14. Graffeo CS. The Goals of Care. Academic Emergency Medicine, 2013
15. Graffeo CS. Is There Evidence To Support a Vegetarian Diet in Common Chronic Diseases? Clinical Correlations, 2013
Arts criticism & non-medical writing (selected)
Elusive Order | a Joseph Cornell exhibition, reviewed
Alone, Together | examining the work of Edward Hopper
Briefly-Loved Things | reviewing the 2010 Whitney Biennial
Jocular Debacle | reviewing Urs Fischer at the New Museum
South End Solo | a look at D.C. Kelley's new artworks
Cut, Press, Stain | reviewing an exhibit at the Soprafina Gallery
To Begin Again | visiting the newly opened ICA
Trey Anastasio and the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall | Opinion
Bernard Childs at Jason McCoy Gallery | Opinion
Radiohead's In Rainbows | Opinion
The Arcade Fire's Neon Bible | Opinion
Judy Chicago Celebrates 75th Birthday | News
ICA Hosts The World as a Stage | News
The New Museum Opens at New Location | News