Dr. Arthur Winter, Renowned Brain Surgeon

World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Arthur Winter, 88, died Wednesday (May 11) at his home in Short Hills after a brief illness. He was a brain surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

Winter dedicated his life to his family and patients and was an innovator in the field of Neurosurgery.  He was one of the first six specialists in Neurosurgery in the state of New Jersey. 

He was also a pioneer in the field of microwave hyperthermia and the use of Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TNS) for the treatment of pain. Winter was a renowned surgeon and practitioner. 

Winter's medical practice spanned nearly 54 years.  Additionally, the native of Newark was instrumental in passing the New Jersey Anatomical Gift Act, which facilitates organ donation, saving countless lives and improving the quality of life of many more.

Winter started his career in medicine as a medic during World War II and decided during the Battle of the Bulge that he would make healing the sick and injured his life’s mission.

The award-winning surgeon received his medical degree from the University of Montreal.   His residency was at Baylor in Houston, Texas, and he spent the majority of his years practicing as a brain surgeon in New Jersey at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, as well as Orange Memorial and East Orange General Hospital. 

In addition to English, he spoke several languages, including French, Spanish and Chinese and lived as he advocated -- as a continuous learner and embracing life.

In addition to his legacy of saving and improving the quality of his patients' lives, Winter also leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Ruth Winter, a science writer and the author of nearly 40 books on health and medicine,  his daughter Robin, also a physician and entrepreneur, his son Craig, an Internet entrepreneur, his son Grant a television journalist, three grandchildren, Samantha, Hunter, Katelynd and son-in-law, Jonathan Sperry.

Services will be private.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the New Jersey Neurological Institute:  44 Holly Drive Short Hills, NJ 07078.