• World Neurosurg · Jun 2023

    Alexa Irene Canady: First Female African American Neurosurgeon of the United States.

    • Pooja Venkatesh, Umaru Barrie, Michael M Covell, Marianne I J Tissot, Momodou G Bah, Donald Detchou, Salah G Aoun, and Carlos A Bagley.
    • Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
    • World Neurosurg. 2023 Jun 1; 177: 263026-30.

    BackgroundThis historical account reviews the course and lasting impact of Dr. Alexa Irene Canady in neurosurgery.MethodsThe writing of this project was sparked by the discovery of original scientific and bibliographical information about Alexa Canady, the first female African-American neurosurgeon in the nation. This article is a thorough review of the literature and information on Canady, reflecting the breadth of these previous publications, and showcasing our viewpoints after comprehensive compilation of information.ResultsOur paper begins by introducing Dr. Alexa Irene Canady and her decision to pursue a career in medicine during her years in university; follows her journey through medical school and growing interests in neurosurgery; outlines her journey in residency; discusses her career as an established pediatric neurosurgeon at the University of Michigan; outlines her role in establishing a department of pediatric neurosurgery in Pensacola, Florida; and details the obstacles and challenges she faced throughout her career, as well as the barriers she broke along the way.ConclusionsOur article provides glimpses into the personal life and achievements of Dr. Alexa Irene Canady and her marked impact on the field of neurosurgery.Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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