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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
Associate Professor in Surgery · 2025 - Present Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery, Surgery
Associate Professor in Neurology · 2025 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2025 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Association of Preinjury Beta-Blocker Exposure With Brain Injury Biomarkers Following Traumatic Brain Injury.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · April 1, 2026 OBJECTIVE: Beta-blockers have been studied for their impact on traumatic brain injury (TBI). We aimed to examine the association of preinjury beta-blocker exposure with early brain injury biomarker levels and outcomes following TBI. METHODS: We retrospecti ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Cranial Nerve Injury in Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Skull Base Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article Int Forum Allergy Rhinol · April 2026 The endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to the skull base has revolutionized the management of ventral skull base lesions, offering superior visualization and reduced morbidity. Yet, iatrogenic cranial nerve (CN) injuries, causing temporary or permanent de ... Full text Link to item Cite

Normal pressure hydrocephalus plus atypical presentation with symptomatic resolution following the restoration of CSF flow: illustrative case.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Case Lessons · January 26, 2026 BACKGROUND: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition characterized by enlarged intracerebral ventricles with normal intracranial pressure. The typical clinical presentation includes cognitive decline, gait disturbances, and urinary incontinence. ... Full text Open Access 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 Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Families

ResearchSignificant Contributor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 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 - 2026

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Education


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