Neurosurgeon Highlight: Dr. Ignatius Ngene Esene, MD, PhD, MSc, MPH

Dr. Ignatius N. Esene is a trailblazing Cameroonian neurosurgeon-scientist whose impact spans continents and disciplines. From earning advanced degrees across Africa and Europe to pioneering neurosurgical care in northern Cameroon, Dr. Esene has fused clinical excellence with humanitarian commitment and research innovation. As a global leader and prolific scholar with over 180 publications, his work in metascience and neurosurgical education is reshaping how the field is studied and practiced. Through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership roles around the world, Dr. Esene continues to empower the next generation of neurosurgeons—proving that excellence in medicine can be both deeply local and profoundly global. Learn more about Dr. Esene and his impact.