The 20 Best Laminectomy Doctors in Texas, US

"Dr. David Shau is a Fort Worth native who is fellowship-trained in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. He serves as a Fellowship Co-Director at the Texas Hip and Knee Center as well as a Physician Development Coach at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University. He was first exposed to orthopedics in high school following his own sports-related injuries but gained further interest through his undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was first introduced to biomechanics, material science, and healthcare technology, among many other related topics. He then attended Vanderbilt University for a dual MD/MBA program and was active in orthopedic research and clinical participation, which earned him the Orthopaedic Clerkship Award. Next, he completed his orthopedic surgery training at Emory University and also completed a healthcare management residency. He was selected to serve as an administrative chief resident during his final year of residency and completed a fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty at the University of California, San Francisco.Dr. Shau utilizes a variety of techniques and approaches for hip and knee care and offers technology-assisted surgeries, partial and total joint replacements, as well as same-day surgeries for appropriate candidates. He places a priority on communication, teamwork, and perioperative care for his patients, with the aim of improving quality of life for both patients and their loved ones alike. Dr. Shau is one of the physicians of Texas Hip and Knee Center, a part of Texas Health Physicians Group. All Texas Hip and Knee Center physicians are on the medical staff of Texas Health Harris Hospital Southwest. They primarily practice at Texas Health Clearfork, a part of Texas Health Southwest that is a premier destination for joint care, where they collectively perform more than 3,000 hip and knee replacements annually.WATCH NOW:</h5>Texas Hip and Knee Center: Patient Testimonial - Mary Harrison</a>WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: Pat Cooper -- Texas Health Physicians Group</a>WATCH NOW:</h5>Texas Health GMT</a>". Dr. Shau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Laminectomy, and Knee Replacement.

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

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

"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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

"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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Salah Aoun is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Aoun has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Alexander Ropper is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and the Director of Spinal Neurosurgery at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Ropper’s clinical interests include minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, adult spinal deformity, scoliosis surgery, artificial disc replacement, spine tumor surgery, and spinal surgery.Dr. Ropper received a B.A. in Neuroscience and Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his Internship at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and his Residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston. He also held a Clinical Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.Dr. Ropper has received numerous awards and professional accolades, and was included in SpineLine's Top 20 Under 40 in 2019, presented by the North American Spine Society to showcase bright, young physicians under the age of 40.Conditions treated include minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, adult spinal deformity, artificial disc replacement, and spine tumor surgery. Dr. Ropper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Jeffery Wang believes practicing medicine is one of the most important ways one can love and to care for other people. Specifically, doing so allows him the ability to “serve and to give back to the communities that raised me.” He is a child of the Metroplex, born and raised here and he couldn’t think of a better place to live, serve and partner with his patients. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

In 2014, Dr. Silberberg founded Greater Austin Pain Center and since then has focused on expanding his team of specialists dedicated to practicing interventional pain management for residents in Austin, Kyle, Dripping Springs, and San Marcos. He takes a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, providing lasting pain relief that's backed by modern research and techniques. Greater Austin Pain Center doctors take a friendlier approach to your pain symptoms and management - any recommendations only come after thoroughly listening to your medical history and with careful consideration for your wellbeing. Visit a convenient pain clinic location in Austin, Kyle, Dripping Springs, or San Marcos today. . His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Laminectomy.

Eeric Truumees is an Orthopedics provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Truumees is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Peter Shedden is an established and prominent neurosurgeon who is board certified in both Canada and the United States. He completed his pre-medical training at the University of Toronto where he received a BSc degree in Anatomy and Physiology and a MSc degree for research pertaining to spinal cord development. Dr. Shedden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Mark Wylie, M.D., was raised in Tyler, Texas, and attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. After graduating from TCU, he went on to earn his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, before completing his orthopedic surgery residency through the Fort Wayne Orthopaedic Residency Program in Indiana.Dr. Wylie returned to Dallas for his spine fellowship, and began his private practice in Fort Worth in 2004. In addition to his private practice, he has served as team orthopedic surgeon/spine surgeon for TCU athletics.Dr. Wylie's technical surgical skills are widely-known and highly-regarded, as patients and athletes travel from all over the country to seek his opinion and treatment. Although he limits his surgical practice to the lumbar spine, Dr. Wylie is a leader in cervical and lumbar spine injuries in athletes, non-rigid spine stabilization for degenerative and athletic spine injury, as well as degenerative conditions in adults.When meeting with Dr. Wylie, patients quickly realize that he believes in appropriately invasive treatment, and surgical and nonsurgical techniques that are specific to each individual's unique condition. However, he is successful at treating many conditions without surgery via appropriate therapy, injections, and other advanced and specialized treatments.Dr. Wylie is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Mid-America Orthopaedic Society, North American Spine Society and Texas Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Wylie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Kyphosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Craig Callewart is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Callewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

John Mcelroy is an Orthopedics provider in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Anil Nanda is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Lewisville, Texas. Dr. Nanda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy.

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

Rajesh Arakal is an Orthopedics provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Arakal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Even is a native Texan, born and raised in Willis, TX. He attended Texas A&M University on a full athletic scholarship and then went to the University of Texas-Houston to obtain his medical degree. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University, he completed his spine fellowship (specialized training in spinal surgery) at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Even specializes in surgery of all degenerative, traumatic, sports-related and oncologic disorders of the spine using advanced minimally invasive techniques. His contributions in world-renowned publications and his aptitude for research have been recognized through several awards and speaking opportunities at national spine meetings. Dr. Even is currently the spine surgery consultant to the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, LLC, Dallas Stars Hockey Club, LLC, and Dallas Baptist University Athletic Department. Dr. Even is married and has four children. He spends his free time with his family and enjoys boating, water-skiing, sporting events, working out and being an active member of Gateway Church. He is also very active in medical missions and spends two weeks per year in Guatemala providing free spine care to the people ofGuatemala. Dr. Even is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

"Using his fellowship training in spinal surgery for adult and pediatric patients, Ioannis Alexander Avramis, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, focuses on the comprehensive treatment of spinal deformity of both patient populations. Dr. Avramis is Director of the Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center at Baylor University Medical Center through which he endeavors to develop innovative treatments for spine conditions. In the past, he has also served as research director of the Baylor Scott & White Scoliosis Center - Plano. Dr. Avramis was born in Houston and raised in southern California. He earned his bachelor's degree from UCLA, was inducted Phi Beta Kappa and graduated with honors summa cum laude. Medical school studies were completed at UC Davis in Sacramento, California, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Hospital. Dr. Avramis has received additional specialized training in adult and pediatric spinal surgery during his fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center and Shriner's Hospital for Children-Northern California. Dr. Avramis is dedicated to advancing the field of spinal surgery through research, publication and membership in various societies which include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society. He has contributed to more than thirty medical publications and spine textbook chapters, and holds a medical patent. In addition to the book chapters and research projects for which he serves as principal investigator, Dr. Avramis is interested in the development of instruments and techniques that allow patients to have a more successful and less painful surgical experience. Dr. Avramis was recognized by Texas Top Docs as a ""Top Doctor"" for his commitment to excellence in Orthopedic Surgery for 2025. Dr. Avramis has been nominated for the fifth consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Read Dr. Avramis's article, "" How to talk to your doctor about your back pain. "" Read Dr. Avramis's article, "" Seeing a spine doctor? How to prepare and what questions to ask ."" Read Dr. Avramis's article, ""Tech neck is real: 7 smart ways to prevent or treat it."" Dr.  Avramis has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Texas Monthly. Watch here as Dr. Avramis discusses our growing understanding of pediatric idiopathic scoliosis, how it's diagnosed and what options there are to treat it. Dr. Avramis talks with Sam Baker, with KERA News, about 'Tech neck:' Why too much onscreen time can cause injuries and how to fix it .". Dr. Avramis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.