American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a nonprofit professional and educational organization that advances the specialty of neurological surgery to improve patient care. It serves a global membership of more than 9,000 neurosurgical professionals, including fellows certified by major boards in North America and beyond. The organization supports scientific research, education, and professional standards within neurosurgery. Based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, AANS was founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society. It provides a platform for professional development, collaboration, and leadership within subspecialty areas of neurosurgery, including spine and peripheral nerves. In 2026, the organization announced leadership changes, such as appointing a new Chair of the Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, and it continues to host its Annual Scientific Meeting, with events planned in San Antonio.