Robert Naftel is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Naftel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Naftel is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kominek earned her MD, Magna Cum Laude, at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2009. She received both her Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology, Summa Cum Laude, and her undergraduate degree in French and Pre-Medical Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Alabama in 2005 and 2002, respectively. She completed her neurosurgery residency at UNC Chapel Hill in June 2015. Dr. Kominek is married to Eddie Kominek. He is an engineer, works from home, and can continue his job from any location. Dr. Kominek was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. She came to the US at the age of six and became a US citizen at the age of nineteen. Dr. Kominek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Timothy Fullagar came to East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center from Colorado, where he served at the Colorado Neurologic Institute, Englewood. He received his doctorate of medicine from the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, and completed a neurosurgical residency with the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center’s Semmes Murphey Clinic, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Fullagar has special interest in the general neurosurgical management of cervical and lumbar spine disorders, peripheral nerve conditions, and the treatment of intracranial pathology. Dr. Fullagar is known for his treatment of brain tumors. A member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Fullagar has participated in numerous clinical trials involving the surgical treatment of brain tumors and postoperative chemotherapy. Serving his nation with fifteen years of duty in the United States Naval Reserve, Dr. Fullagar completed his military career achieving the rank of Commander. Dr. Fullagar and his wife enjoy an active life with two sons and make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Fullagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

. Dr. Pryputniewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Lindenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Multiple Mononeuropathy, Memory Loss, and Vasoconstriction.

"Susan Schreiber, DNP, grew up in Johnson City, and she's grateful for the opportunity to provide high quality care to the children of this region. ""Children and their families should always be treated with compassion, dignity and respect,"" she says. ""They deserve care from clinicians who specialize in understanding and addressing their unique needs."" Susan believes that her experiences with patients and their families have deepened her passion for pediatrics and strengthened her commitment to supporting healthy growth and development. When she's not treating patients, Susan can be found spending time with her family and enjoying the various activities the Appalachian Highlands has to offer.". Ms. Schreiber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus and Neurofibromatosis.

. Dr. Yapundich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Headache, and Epilepsy.

. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Thrombectomy.

. Dr. Derwenskus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID).

. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Headache, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis, Sea-Blue Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

. Dr. Upender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Drowsiness.

Jason Gerrard is a Neurosurgery provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Gerrard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Gerrard is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Dewan is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dewan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Bulging Fontanelles, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Dewan is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Einhaus is a Neurosurgery provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Einhaus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Einhaus is currently accepting new patients.