The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors in Texas, US

Dr. Harvey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine surgery. He also completed a one-year fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Harvey's area of special focus is the treatment of brain and spine tumors with additional interest in spinal cord trauma. He is an Arizona native who received his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale before completing his residency training in neurosurgery at the University of Illinois in Bloomington. As part of his residency, Harvey completed his complex spine fellowship at the University of Illinois Peoria. In addition to practicing medicine, he is a Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. He speaks Finnish and some Spanish. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

"Dr. Olaide Ajayi is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is the Medical Director of Spine Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.Dr. Ajayi completed his Neurosurgery Residency as well as a Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California. He also received his Medical Doctorate from the same institution. He has authored and contributed to many peer review publications on various neurosurgical and spine related topics.His areas of special focus include the surgical management of degenerative scoliosis, spine tumors, spine trauma, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, and degenerative spine disease. Dr. Ajayi takes a comprehensive approach in the management of spinal disease, utilizing conservative treatment options when feasible, as well as minimally invasive and complex reconstructive approaches when necessary.Dr. Ajayi is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center (Dr. Ajayi)</a>". Dr. Ajayi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Joseph Quillin believes that the practice of neurosurgery is a tremendous privilege. His focus is on durable symptom relief, patient quality of life, maximum safe tumor resection, and the prevention of further neurological damage for his patients. His advanced training in brain, spine, and skull base/cerebrovascular disorders has enabled him to care for some of the most complex patients in neurosurgery. Dr. Quillin specializes in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery, using techniques such as radiotherapy and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to promote tumor treatment and removal. He has served the DFW area since 2021.Dr. Quillin earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He completed his neurological surgery residency and fellowship training in neurological oncology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also completed additional fellowship training in skull base/cerebrovascular surgery at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. Away from the office, Dr. Quillin has served as an ad hoc reviewer for publications including NEUROSURGERY, World Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Quillin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Dr. Moneeb Ehtesham is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery and complex spinal surgery. He has served in teaching and senior academic research and leadership capacities for over two decades. Dr. Ehtesham currently serves as an Associate Professor at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. His areas of special focus include open and endovascular surgery for aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions as well as spinal surgery. Additionally, he has been recognized for his research in the areas of stem cell therapies and brain tumors. He was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Ehtesham completed his neurological surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He also completed his neurointerventional/ endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Vanderbilt. Dr. Ehtesham is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ehtesham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Cyrus Wong is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). After previously serving for years as the Division Chief of Neurosurgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, he is currently Chair of the Department of Neurosciences, overseeing the three divisions of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Neuro-Intensive care. Dr. Wong is also the longstanding Medical Director of Spinal Deformity and Complex Spine Surgery. In addition, he is a member of Texas Health Fort Worth’s Medical Executive Committee and Operations Cabinet, and previously served on its Ethics Council. Dr. Wong is involved in neurosurgical research and medical education as Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University School of Medicine and has been recognized as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine and 360West Magazine over multiple years.Dr. Wong completed his residency in neurosurgery and fellowship training in complex spinal surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, where he played a part in the development of a novel brainstem tumor model.Dr. Wong has authored several chapters in widely published textbooks and presented at national and international conferences on the topic of spinal disease and its treatment. His unique expertise in spinal surgery includes the treatment of adult spinal deformity/scoliosis, complex spinal reconstruction, spinal tumors, as well as minimally invasive spine surgery. He also treats benign and malignant brain tumors.Dr. Wong is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), as well as a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section, AO Spine, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Neurosurgeon Anita Bhansali, M.D., is fellowship-trained in functional neurosurgery from the esteemed Swedish Neuroscience Institute, which is a leader in the comprehensive clinical care of neurological disorders. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bhansali's areas of specialization include the evaluation and treatment of functional neurosurgical disorders such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and pain syndromes. Her additional areas of special interest and focus include the treatment of cervical spine instability and degenerative spine disease, and deep brain and nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.Dr. Bhansali earned her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. She completed her neurological surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Illinois before going on to complete her fellowship training at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, also in Seattle. She is published in numerous medical journals and publications on a wide variety of topics in neurosurgery. Dr. Bhansali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

David Mcdonagh is a Neurologist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mcdonagh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

Toral Patel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Ganesh Rao, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ganesh Rao specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Rao is board certified in Board Recertification 2019, Re-Certification American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Lega is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lega is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Brain Abscess, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

Muzzaffar Hussain is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hussain is board certified in Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Nicholas Andrade is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Andrade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Andrade is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Akash Patel is Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He also serves as Faculty Senator and Residency Program Director of Neurosurgery at BCM; and is a Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. A neurosurgeon in the treatment of both malignant and benign tumors of the brain and skull base, Dr. Patel focuses his research on determining the molecular underpinnings of inherited and sporadic forms of various brain tumors in an effort to develop targeted therapies to treat aggressive cases. His professional interests include: open and endoscopic surgery for malignant and benign brain tumors; skull base tumors; meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, and glioblastomas; brain tumor surgery in deep and eloquent brain regions; surgery and genetics of meningiomas and schwannomas; and neurofibromatosis. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from BCM after completing his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Rice University. He completed his residency at BCM. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Patel is a member of the North American Skull Base Society, Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in Certification - Diplomate - American Board Of Neurological Surgeons; Memberships:Congress Of Neurological Surgeons; American Association Of Neurological Surgeons; Texas Associations Of Neurological Surgeons; North American Skull Base Society. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Sherise Ferguson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ferguson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Robert Scranton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Scranton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Scranton is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Toussaint enjoys teaching, research, and mentoring medical students. He has lived in College Station with his wife and five children since 2007. Dr. Toussaint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Delirium, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Toussaint is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Peter Shedden is an established and prominent neurosurgeon who is board certified in both Canada and the United States. He completed his pre-medical training at the University of Toronto where he received a BSc degree in Anatomy and Physiology and a MSc degree for research pertaining to spinal cord development. Dr. Shedden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Shedden is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jalali is the surgical director of Pituitary Center at Baylor College of Medicine. He subspecializes in surgery for primary and metastatic brain tumors using advanced surgical techniques including awake surgery, speech and motor mapping, and neuro-endoscopy.Dr. Jalali has a NIH-funded laboratory focused on glioma research and brain tumor genetics. He is additionally involved in a number of clinical research projects on brain tumors.To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Jalali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Jalali is currently accepting new patients.

Sameer Sheth, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Houston, Texas. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Physics and Astronomy at Harvard University, Dr. Sheth earned both his medical degree and PhD from the University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Sheth then completed his residency and Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. As a clinician, Dr. Sheth treats patients with disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He uses a combination of time-tested techniques and new minimally invasive approaches, including deep brain stimulation (DBS), laser therapy, robot-guided surgery, radiosurgery, and other neurosurgical procedures. As a researcher at Baylor College of Medicine, he develops novel therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders and studies the neurophysiological basis of how the human brain makes complex decisions. Recently, Dr. Sheth and his collaborators received an $8.5 million NIH grant to better understand the neurocircuitry of depression. Their study will look at possible causes for treatment-resistant depression and how physicians could use deep brain stimulation to treat this devastating illness. Conditions treated include Deep Brain stimulation for movement disorders and Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

Ananth Vellimana, MD, FACS, FAANS, has experience and expertise in the full spectrum of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including the treatment of complex aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, moyamoya disease, carotid stenosis and ischemic stroke. His practice also encompasses skull base tumor surgery, where he manages benign and malignant lesions, such as meningiomas, pituitary tumors, vestibular schwannomas and chordomas, using both open microsurgical and minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. In addition, he provides comprehensive care for general neurosurgical conditions of the brain and spine, including intrinsic brain tumors, trauma, degenerative spine disease and hydrocephalus. His combined skill set allows him to deliver highly specialized care across a wide range of neurosurgical disorders with a focus on individualized, evidence-based treatment. Dr. Vellimana’s personal interests include travel and recreational aviation. Dr. Vellimana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Vellimana is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.