Every so often, we use the Neurosurgery Blog to share or link to impactful events and stories from the broader medical community. Today, we want to bring your attention to a deeply moving tribute, written by Dario J. Englot, MD, PhD, honoring the life, legacy, and profound impact of a remarkable young neurosurgeon who recently passed away.
Here is an excerpt from the In Memoriam honoring Sanjeet S. Grewal, MD:
“The field of neurosurgery lost one of its brightest rising leaders with the unexpected passing of Dr. Sanjeet S. Grewal on February 7, 2026. At just 38 years old, he had already built a career defined by technical mastery, academic productivity, mentorship, and an unwavering devotion to patients.
Born in Ludhiana, India, and raised in Queens, New York, and later Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dr. Grewal’s life was marked early by energy, curiosity, and determination that would later characterize his surgical career. His academic path reflected precocity and discipline. He entered a highly competitive combined undergraduate and medical pathway through Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati, earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology before completing his medical degree. He then matched at his first-choice program, the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, where he became one of the earliest residents in a newly established neurosurgery residency. As part of that inaugural cohort, he helped shape the culture of the program. He subsequently pursued fellowship training in surgical epilepsy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, followed by stereotactic and functional neurosurgery training at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
Dr. Grewal joined the faculty at Mayo Clinic in Florida during the height of the COVID pandemic, immediately assuming substantial clinical and academic responsibilities. Board-certified in 2023, he rose rapidly to leadership roles, serving as Director of Epilepsy and Movement Disorders and as Associate Program Director of the neurosurgery residency. Even early in his faculty career, he was widely regarded as being on an accelerated path toward full professorship….”
Please join us in remembering Dr. Grewal’s dedication to our field and his patients by reading the full piece here: In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life and Career of Dr. Sanjeet S. Grewal (1987 – 2026) | AANS Neurosurgeon
