Leonardo Lustgarten
About Leonardo Lustgarten
Leonardo Lustgarten is the Director of Neuro-oncology US Medical Affairs at Novocure and holds multiple roles in neurosurgical oncology and radiosurgery across various institutions.
Professional Background
Leonardo Lustgarten currently holds the position of Director Neuro-oncology US Medical Affairs at Novocure in the United States. He has had an extensive career spanning multiple roles in different countries. He previously worked at TUV SUD as a Clinical Reviewer for Neurosurgical devices and implants from 2018 to 2020, operating in both USA and Germany. Additionally, he serves as the Manager of the Neurosurgical oncology group at Belong.Life, an oncology app, and also holds a position in Radiosurgery at GAMMAKNIFE AND LINAC in Caracas, Venezuela. His earlier career includes a role as Consultant Neurosurgeon at Oncologico Padre Machado, Caracas, Venezuela from 1999 to 2004, specifically in the Head and Neck Department.
Current Roles
Leonardo Lustgarten simultaneously holds multiple professional roles. He is the Director Neuro-oncology US Medical Affairs at Novocure, Manager of the Neurosurgical oncology group at Belong.Life, and serves in Radiosurgery at GAMMAKNIFE AND LINAC in the Gammaknife Unit at CDD/LINAC Radiation Oncology at Hospital Clinicas Caracas. Further, he is involved in neurosurgery and microsurgery at Hospital Clinicas Caracas and Centro Medico Docente La Trinidad.
Education and Training
Leonardo Lustgarten received his medical education at Universidad Central de Venezuela, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Bachelor of Surgery. He continued his education and specialized in Neurosurgical training, achieving the title of Neurosurgical Specialist Registrar from the NHS in the UK. Additionally, he studied at the University of Oxford, where he became a Postgraduate Fellow at Pembroke College.
Professional Affiliations
Leonardo Lustgarten is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) in the USA, the British Society of Neurological Surgeons (SBNS), and the Sociedad Venezolana de Neurocirugia (SVN). His involvement in these organizations underscores his commitment to the field of neurosurgery and continuous professional development.
Specializations and Interests
Leonardo Lustgarten specializes in various advanced neurosurgical procedures. His main interests lie in surgical neuro-oncology, microsurgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors in both adults and children. He also has expertise in cerebrovascular surgery, craniofacial malformations, craniosynostosis, cervical spine surgery, and stereotactic surgery. These specializations indicate his comprehensive skill set and dedication to treating complex neurosurgical conditions.