Ryan Merrell is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Merrell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Reid Thompson is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Gestaut is a Radiation Oncologist in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Gestaut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Helms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Colvett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Dr. Kominek earned her MD, Magna Cum Laude, at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2009. She received both her Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology, Summa Cum Laude, and her undergraduate degree in French and Pre-Medical Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Alabama in 2005 and 2002, respectively. She completed her neurosurgery residency at UNC Chapel Hill in June 2015. Dr. Kominek is married to Eddie Kominek. He is an engineer, works from home, and can continue his job from any location. Dr. Kominek was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. She came to the US at the age of six and became a US citizen at the age of nineteen. Dr. Kominek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

. Dr. Nakhoul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

"Alessandra Cathel, DO, is a neurosurgeon specializing in oncology. Originally from New Jersey, she relocated to Johnson City after being drawn to the beauty of the Appalachian Highlands. ""The warmth and friendliness I have encountered has made the region home,"" she says. Inspired by both the science of medicine and the complexity of the brain, Dr. Cathel finds her greatest motivation in caring for patients and their families. She is dedicated to tailoring treatment plans to each individual and values working with a team of specialists to provide the highest quality of care. Outside of work, Dr. Cathel enjoys hiking, playing softball, spending time on the water and following football and baseball.". Dr. Cathel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Epidural Hematoma, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Osteochondroma, and Olfactory Neuroblastoma.

. Dr. Sidrys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Colorectal Cancer.

. Dr. Jaishankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

. Dr. Shao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

. Dr. Chakraborty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

. Dr. Dasilva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

Ranjith Babu, MD, fellowship trained neurosurgeon with CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute and CHI Memorial Spine Center, provides highly skilled care in the treatment of brain tumors, stroke and other conditions of the brain and spine. Dr. Babu is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He specializes in neurosurgery, or surgery performed on the nervous system – especially the brain and spinal cord.Neurosurgeons are specially trained to diagnose and treat central and peripheral nervous system disorders including brain tumors, brain aneurysms, degenerative spine conditions, peripheral nerve conditions like carpel tunnel and other nerve entrapments. Dr. Babu uses minimally invasive techniques – including innovative, MRI-guided laser therapies – to treat complex and often life-threatening health conditions. Dr. Babu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

. Dr. Hazin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Ernest Wright is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.