The 20 Best Fractured Spine Doctors in Texas, US

"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 Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

"For more than 15 years, Michael Catino, M.D., has specialized in orthopedic spine surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., Catino finished his fellowship at Maryland Spine Fellowship in Towson, M.D., where he trained with world-renowned surgeon Dr. Paul McAfee. He has co-authored numerous research papers, and is one of the Dallas/Fort Worth area's foremost experts on orthopedic spine surgery.Catino specializes in spine surgery, with an emphasis on complex revision spine surgery. He has a special interest in treating injuries and conditions related to the cervical spine. He takes a conservative approach to spinal care pursuing non-surgical treatment options prior to considering surgery. When surgery is necessary, he employs minimally-invasive techniques whenever possible.Catino joined physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jennifer Zahn</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back.In his earlier years, Catino played college football on a full scholarship. As a defensive player, he learned the importance of staying physically fit. He continues to stay physically active and participates in various endurance events.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neck and Back (Michael A. Catino, M.D.)</a>". Dr. Catino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

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 the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Herniation, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

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 the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Marco Silva is a Neurosurgery provider in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Silva is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Lance Reinsmith is a Radiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Reinsmith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Osteoarthritis, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

David Strausser is an Orthopedics provider in Spring, Texas. Dr. Strausser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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 Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Anu Sury is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coppell, Texas. Dr. Sury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Dr. Nicole Unkart was inspired to pursue a career in medicine at a young age by a female family physician who cared for her and her family throughout their life stages. She chose family medicine out of a passion for helping patients feel comfortable seeing a doctor on a regular basis to promote health and longevity. She believes in the practice of integrative medicine, which uses a combination of therapies and lifestyle changes to prevent illness and disease and to treat and heal the whole person. Dr. Unkart earned her medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She completed her family medicine residency at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Unkart is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, American Medical Association and Texas Academy of Family Physicians. When not with her patients, she enjoys participating in outdoor activities with her husband and daughter. They like to camp and hike close to home as well as in the national parks. Dr. Unkart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Cirrhosis.

A Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Willow Park, Texas. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Paul Guttuso is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Mabank, Texas. Dr. Guttuso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Emphysema, Concussion, and Bursitis.

Natalie Bryant is a Nurse Practitioner in Tyler, Texas. Mr. Bryant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Cervical Myelopathy, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Michael Turner is a Neurosurgery provider in Lewisville, Texas. Dr. Turner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

A lifelong Texan, Dr. Eric Wieser is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, who has been practicing in North Texas since 2004.  After graduating with honors from Trinity University in 1994, Dr. Wieser completed Medical School with honors from the Baylor College of Medicine. In 2003, he finished his Residency at Vanderbilt University. Following his Fellowship in Spine Medicine at the prestigious UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Wieser returned to North Texas and joined the staff of Arlington Orthopedic Associates where he became one of the co-founders of the Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital in Arlington. In addition to his many professional accolades, Dr. Wieser is the founder and medical director of the Texas Comprehensive Spine Center, where he specializes in minimally-invasive spinal surgery as well as complex cervical and lumbar spinal reconstruction. Dr. Wieser has been consistently recognized by his peers as a “Top Doc” in Fort Worth Magazine, Big D Magazine, Living Magazine, Texas Monthly, and has been featured in several periodicals in Texas. Aside from his medical accomplishments, Dr. Wieser is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, running, going to the lake, and cheering on his favorite sports team, the Dallas Cowboys. Dr. Wieser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

"Charles Hogan, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who provides compassionate, high-quality care at OKC Spine and Orthopedic in Oklahoma City. Dr. Hogan specializes in advanced surgical and non-surgical spinal care for young and aging adults, expertly addressing complex degenerative spinal conditions and spinal deformities. His commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care ensures that individuals receive the most appropriate and effective treatments, reflecting CommonSpirit Health's dedication to humankindness at every touchpoint.Dr. Hogan’s extensive medical journey has equipped him with a profound understanding of spine health. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honors, cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin, and his Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Following this, he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Oklahoma University Health Science Center School of Medicine, further refining his expertise. His commitment to academic and clinical excellence continued with a specialized Spine Surgery Fellowship at Houston Methodist, which included rotations at leading institutions such as MD Anderson, Shriners, Texas Children's, and Texas Orthopaedic Hospital.As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Hogan maintains board certification through active participation in Maintenance of Certification, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the highest standards of practice. He adeptly manages a wide array of spinal conditions, performing advanced procedures such as cervical spine fusion (ACDF), cervical spine disc replacement, cervical spine laminoplasty, lumbar spine fusion, lumbar spine discectomy, lumbar spine decompression, and nerve root decompression. Dr. Hogan's clinical interests encompass the nuanced treatment of pinched nerves, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, herniated discs, and degenerative disc disease, all delivered with the utmost skill and empathy.Beyond his clinical prowess, Dr. Hogan's career is marked by a deep-seated commitment to service, leadership, and education, embodying CommonSpirit's mission to advance social justice and make known the healing presence of God. While a student, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society, receiving the J. Rush Pierce Student Leadership Award. His dedication extends to volunteering as a Catechist and actively participating in pre-medical student mentoring programs, and ""Docs for Kids"" outreach. These efforts exemplify his holistic philosophy of care and his profound belief in the power of humanity, ensuring that Dr. Hogan not only treats illness but also nurtures well-being and strengthens the communities he serves.". Dr. Hogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Laminectomy.

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 Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.