"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 Herniated 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 Vertebroplasty.

Vinit Mehrotra is a Neurologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Mehrotra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Stroke.

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.

Paul Cho is a Neurosurgery provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Mandeep Chahil is a Neurologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Chahil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Hemiplegia.

Mohan Pamerla is an Internal Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Pamerla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Thomas Ellis is a Neurosurgery provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Ellis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Subependymoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Anthony Del Alcazar Lee is a Neurosurgery provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Del Alcazar Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Amanda Evans is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Evans is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top area of expertise is Cervical Myelopathy.

Magdala Poon is a Neurologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Poon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Dysarthria.

Sonia Lal became certified as a physician assistant in 2021. She is clinically trained in the areas of neurosurgery and general surgery. In the operating room, Sonia has provided surgical assistance for a variety of procedures, including ALIF, TLIF, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, ACDF and craniotomy. She also is experienced in wound care and suturing. Sonia earned her undergraduate degree in kinesiology/exercise science at the University of Houston in Texas. She has her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwannee, Ga. Sonia is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is fluent in the Punjabi and Hindi languages. Ms. Lal 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 Facet Joint Syndrome.

Dr. Christopher Shank is a skilled neurosurgeon and Fort Worth native. His clinical interests include traumatic and degenerative spinal disease treatment using complex and minimally invasive surgery, spinal oncology, general cranial/trauma neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, brain tumor and vascular neurosurgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Shank is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Neurosurgical Society and Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shank 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, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Kimberly Canard has been a member of the Texas Health family since 2004. She previously worked in trauma and surgical intensive care nursing, providing neurological and critical care to patients in a Level II trauma center. Kimberly also has experience as a flight nurse for CareFlite. She is certified as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and critical care registered nurse. Kimberly earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She later returned to school to earn her master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis on AGACNP studies at the Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock. Kimberly was a volunteer member of the team that provided medical and surgical relief to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010. She was responsible for coordinating pre- and post-operative care for patients with minimal access to medical equipment. Ms. Canard 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.

Kathryn Barberena has been caring for North Texans since 2013 as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. She began her career with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth working with critically ill patients in the hospital’s neurosurgical intensive care unit. There, she gained experience caring for patients with complex neurological and spine concerns, including brain tumors (surgical and non-surgical), strokes (hemorrhagic and ischemic), spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.Kathryn graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She went on to earn her master’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is certified as a family nurse practitioner. Ms. Barberena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

Ms. Reardon is a certified registered nurse practitioner. She earned her nursing degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Ms. Reardon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Vertebral Artery Dissection.