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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

"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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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 Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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 Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Identifying a health problem and finding a solution can be life-changing for a patient, and Madeline Dickerson is dedicated to being part of the solution. She has been in the nursing profession since 2013. As a board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, Madeline is qualified to collaborate with the physicians of North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center on a variety of health care services for adult patients. She has experience working with neurosurgery, trauma surgery, orthopedic and cardiac patients. Madeline earned her undergraduate degree in nursing at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She holds a master’s degree in nursing/ adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville. Outside of work, Madeline, her husband and their two daughters enjoy exploring the Fort Worth Zoo and cheering on the TCU Horned Frogs at home football games. Ms. Dickerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

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 Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Lee has practiced medicine in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2008. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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 the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

John Hoffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burleson, Texas. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Eric Wieser is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Wieser has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Ryan Murphy is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Murphy has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Laminectomy.

Trey Lockwood is a Physician Assistant in Arlington, Texas. Mr. Lockwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy.

Sajish Jacob is a Neurologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures.

James Ken is a Radiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Ken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Won Kim is a Radiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Herniated Disk, Pleural Effusion, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Kelly Olsen is originally from Illinois, where she previously worked as a neurosurgery physician assistant. She has experience diagnosing and caring for patient with high- acuity and complex neurosurgical conditions, including brain and spine tumors, aneurysms, vascular malformations, intracerebral hemorrhages, ischemic strokes, and spinal stenosis. As a first-assistant in the operating room, she has had the opportunity to assist in advanced surgical procedures, including craniotomy, craniectomy, cranioplasty, and spine surgery.Kelly graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City with her bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology. She earned two master’s degrees in Health Administration and Physician Assistant Practice at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. Kelly is a certified physician assistant and member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Ms. Olsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Abdolreza Siadati is a Neurosurgery provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Siadati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

Sabatino Bianco is a Neurosurgery provider in Dalworthington Gardens, Texas. Dr. Bianco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Bianco is currently accepting new patients.

Nikhil Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dalworthington Gardens, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.