Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.Dr. Shakir’s special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Munawar Haider is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Haider has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

"Dr. Dixon is one of approximately 100 neurosurgeons nationally who are fellowship-trained in both endovascular and microsurgical techniques for the treatment of aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid artery stenosis and other vascular diseases. She completed her fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and her neurosurgery residency at Ohio University COM-Riverside Methodist/Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dixon is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Cervical Spine Research Society, American Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Psi Sigma Alpha Academic Honor Society.</iframe></div>". Dr. Dixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

"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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Ramashesai Besetty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Besetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Rob Hruska has more than a decade of clinical, research and teaching experience in neurological surgery as a member of the University of Louisville Physicians staff. Hruska earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his neurosurgery residency training at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he served as chief resident of his class. His areas of special focus include minimally invasive spine surgery and the treatment of spine tumors, degenerative spine disorders and cervical spine deformity. He uses complex and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopic microdiscectomy and microvascular decompression for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, a severe form of facial nerve pain. Dr. Hruska is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Society of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Hruska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Victoria Nguyen is a Radiologist in Irving, Texas. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Visceromegaly.

Dr. Rahul Rao has been involved in research and care in the field of neurology since 2017. He is fellowship-trained in vascular neurology and interventional neurology with clinical focus in the areas of seizures, stroke and other neurological disorders. Dr. Rao uses advanced and minimally invasive therapies and surgical interventions for the brain and spine, including revascularization and thrombectomy to encourage blood flow. He serves as a co-investigator on many clinical trials in neurology to promote advancement in the care of patients with acute and life-threatening neurological conditions.Dr. Rao earned his medical degree from Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, La. He completed his internal medicine and neurology residencies while at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Dr. Rao went on to complete his fellowship training in vascular neurology and interventional neurology through ProMedica Toledo Hospital and the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, and Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Thrombectomy.

Akilan Arumugham is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Arumugham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

Ravi Vassa is a Radiologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Vassa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

Tracy Bakshi is a Radiologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Bakshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

Srinath Nagapuri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Nagapuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nagapuri is currently accepting new patients.

Atif Mohamed is a Radiologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Mohamed has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Brain Aneurysm.

Justin Dowdy is a Neurosurgery provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Dowdy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Vivek Punjabi is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Roanoke, Texas. Dr. Punjabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cardiogenic Shock, Hypovolemic Shock, Cardiac Arrest, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Yinn Cher Ooi is a skilled surgeon, teacher and researcher in the area of neurosurgery. He came to the United States in 2009 from his native Malaysia to complete his medical education with distinction. Since that time, he has led quality improvement initiatives in cerebral revascularization and spine surgery. He also has pioneered the transition of neuroendovascular procedures from a primary femoral approach to the less intrusive radial approach. His research includes studies involving acute ischemic stroke treatment and mechanical thrombectomy in moderate/distal vessel occlusions.Dr. Ooi is a neurosurgeon with dual fellowship training in vascular and endovascular neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree Cum Laude at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his general surgery internship, neurosurgery residency and endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at the University of California - Los Angeles. He also completed his fellowship in open vascular neurosurgery at Second Affiliate Hospital of Zhejiang University in Hang Zhou, China. Dr. Ooi’s special clinical interests include complex open cerebrovascular surgery, minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery, and cerebral revascularization surgery for stroke prevention and treatment. He is a member of the American Heart Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Ooi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.