About
Eddie Tsvankin, MD grew up in Lakewood, Colorado after immigrating to the United States as a child. He earned his bachelor's degree at CU Boulder and his medical degree at CU School of Medicine in Denver, where faculty elected him to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his neurosurgical residency at Duke University Hospital and then pursued a fellowship in surgical neuro-oncology at Duke's Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.
Dr. Tsvankin specializes in complex and eloquent tumor resection, awake craniotomy and brain mapping, keyhole and minimally invasive resection techniques, laser interstitial thermal therapy, and radiosurgery. He has published extensively on immunotherapy for gliomas and intratumoral drug delivery and serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Journal of Neurosurgery and Journal of Neuro-Oncology. When not in the operating room, he pursues ice hockey, powerlifting, road biking, and outdoor adventures in Colorado.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
CU Boulder
Medical School
CU School of Medicine, Denver
Residency
Neurosurgical residency, Duke University Hospital
Fellowship
Surgical neuro-oncology fellowship, Duke's Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tsvankin right for?
Dr. Tsvankin is best suited for patients facing complex brain tumor diagnoses who need an experienced neurosurgeon. His expertise in awake craniotomy and brain mapping makes him a strong fit for tumors near eloquent cortex. Patients seeking minimally invasive or laser-based surgical options benefit from his specialized technique set. Those who want a surgeon with a deep research background in gliomas and immunotherapy will find his knowledge particularly valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tsvankin performs complex and eloquent tumor resection, awake craniotomy, brain mapping, and minimally invasive keyhole resection. He also offers laser interstitial thermal therapy and radiosurgery. His focus centers on brain tumors and neurosurgical oncology.
Yes. Dr. Tsvankin has published extensively on immunotherapy for gliomas and intratumoral drug delivery. He also serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Journal of Neurosurgery and the Journal of Neuro-Oncology.
Dr. Tsvankin completed his neurosurgical residency at Duke University Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in surgical neuro-oncology at Duke's Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, one of the leading brain tumor programs in the country.
Awake craniotomy is a surgical technique that keeps the patient conscious during part of the brain procedure to monitor neurological function in real time. Dr. Tsvankin specializes in awake craniotomy and brain mapping, particularly for tumors located near areas that control speech or movement.
Yes. Faculty at CU School of Medicine elected Dr. Tsvankin to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, a distinction reserved for top medical students.
Yes. Dr. Tsvankin uses keyhole and minimally invasive resection techniques whenever appropriate. He also performs laser interstitial thermal therapy, which offers a less invasive option for certain brain tumor cases.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026