
Overview
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 Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
800 5th Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Clinical Research
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Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
"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 Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
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 Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Harvey isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Harvey isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Harvey isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Harvey isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Harvey isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Harvey isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Harvey isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Harvey isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Harvey isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Harvey isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Harvey isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone GraftDr. Harvey isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brain AbscessDr. Harvey isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.



