A bipolar cortical stimulator comprises a handheld housing including one or more batteries for powering the bipolar cortical stimulator and stimulator element extending from the housing. The bipolar cortical stimulator further includes a circuit board disposed within the housing for controlling operation of the stimulator element and powered by the one or more batteries. A plurality of controls extend from the housing and are operatively connected to the circuit board to control one or more parameters of the stimulator element. A digital display is disposed within the housing for displaying the one or more parameters of the stimulator element.
