Harry R. Van Loveren MD

Dr. van Loveren is professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair and vice dean for Clinical Affairs for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, serving as the physician clinical leader who directs, articulates and executes the vision, mission and strategies of USF Health, MCOM and its faculty practice plan.

Dr. van Loveren was raised to cherish discipline, hard work for its own sake, and a quiet response to all important events. He immigrated to the United States with his family and maintained immigrant values. His college education was varied, ranging from political science at Holy Cross to Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati (UC), with time off in between to try a traditional family career as a carpenter. Medical school was a late decision.

Dr. van Loveren moved to Tampa in 2002 to accept a position as Professor of Neurosurgery and Program Director for the Department of Neurosurgery Residency Program at the USF medical school. He was subsequently appointed Chair of the USF Department of Neurosurgery in 2003. In 2013, Dr. van Loveren was appointed Interim Dean of the USF Morsani College of Medicine while the University conducted a National search for a permanent Dean. He filled this position until May 2014. Dr. van Loveren presently serves as the David W. Cahill Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at USF Health, as well as oversees the Surgical Sub-Specialties in the Departments of Urology, Otolaryngology, and Ophthalmology.