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Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa

Dr. Q is a surgeon without borders. He and his team in the Brain Tumor Stem Cell Research Laboratory at Mayo Clinic Florida ​are dedicated to finding a cure for brain cancer.

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The Surgeon's Cut (BBC Studios Production for Netflix) has won London's Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2021 for Science & Natural History & nominated by BAFTA TV 2021 for Specialist Factual award.

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About Dr. Q

Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., is a consultant and serves as chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida.

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From migrant worker
​to brain surgeon

From the humblest beginnings in Mexicali, Mexico, Dr. Quiñones-Hinojosa literally jumped the border fence into the United States for a better future. 

READ MY STORY

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What We Do

Neurosurgery

We strive to provide the best medical care possible for our patients, driven by Mayo Clinic’s motto: “The needs of the patient come first.”

​Our team is proud to represent the three shields representing the Mayo Clinic; which is to excel in education, research, and patient care.

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Research

Our Research Lab is continuously investigating the mechanism of neural stem cells found in brain tumors and developing new treatments from these discoveries.

​ Ultimately our lab would like to better understand the brain tumors Dr. Q’s patients have in order to find a way to lessen their severity.

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Mentorship

We're dedicated to supporting the future generation of leaders in science, education and patient care by mentoring students from all over the world in his laboratory and clinic. 

​Many alumni have assumed faculty positions or have continued their professional careers at prestigious institutions across the globe. 

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What's New

The Surgeon's Cut wins London's RTS Programme Awards 2021 for Science & Natural History

“The winning programme,” said the judges, “was beautifully made – sensitive and poignant, and offered an astonishing insight into a fascinating subject.”

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A Surgeon's Cut on Netflix

They’re philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries. ​

Watch 'A Sacred Brain,' featuring Dr. Q,  on Netflix

Book Club: Becoming Dr. Q

May 29, 2021: Join the Harvard and Stanford LMSA Groups along with Dr. Q for a virtual discussion and Q&A session on Dr. Q's book Becoming Dr. Q.

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Dr. Q on the Big Screen

Annapurna and Plan B Entertainment announced that Dr. Q's life story will be featured in a movie. Dr. Q sincerely wants to thank his family, parents, siblings, his wife and children, all his mentors, his patients and all those around him who continue to inspire Dr. Q to be better everyday and to never give up. One person can see the world change, but only a team can change the world!

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Join our quest against brain cancer

Meet the team

Our mission is to provide patients in need with access to advanced neurosurgical procedures and to share our knowledge with providers regarding the advancements in neurosurgical technique and care. 

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