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Jordan Komisarow

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Box 3807 Med Center, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Hospital, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Neurosurgery · 2025 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology · 2021 - Present Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neurology
Associate Professor in Surgery · 2025 - Present Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery, Surgery
Associate Professor in Neurology · 2025 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Early Beta-Blocker Utilization in Critically Ill Patients With Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal Article J Intensive Care Med · September 2024 BACKGROUND: There is limited evidence that beta-blockers may provide benefit for patients with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) during the acute injury period. Larger studies on utilization patterns and impact on outcomes in clinical practice a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association of Early Dexmedetomidine Utilization With Clinical Outcomes After Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal Article Anesth Analg · August 1, 2024 BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an expensive and common public health problem. Management of TBI oftentimes includes sedation to facilitate mechanical ventilation (MV) for airway protection. Dexmedetomidine has emerged as a potential candidate ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association of early dexmedetomidine exposure with brain injury biomarker levels following moderate - Severe traumatic brain injury: A TRACK-TBI study.

Journal Article J Clin Neurosci · August 2024 BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) triggers autonomic dysfunction and inflammatory response that can result in secondary brain injuries. Dexmedetomidine is an alpha-2 agonist that may modulate autonomic function and inflammation and has been increasi ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Mid-Atlantic praGmatic NETwork for Inclusive Clinical trials in emergency care (MAGNETIC)

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2023 - 2028

A Randomized Controlled Trial of BETTER, A Transitional Care Intervention, for Diverse Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Families

ResearchSignificant Contributor · Awarded by National Institute of Nursing Research · 2023 - 2028

Multi-Arm Multi-Stage Adaptive Platform Trial (APT) for the Acute Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Francisco · 2024 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University, School of Medicine · 2013 M.D.
Duke University · 2007 B.S.