Monica Loghin is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Loghin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Marta Penas-Prado is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Penas-Prado is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

. Dr. Blumenthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

Karen Fink is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fink has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Robert Scranton is a Neurosurgery provider in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Scranton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Scranton is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Weinberg is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Todd Swanson is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

Rebecca Harrison is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

Brandon Liebelt is a Neurosurgery provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Liebelt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subependymoma, Porencephaly, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Liebelt is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Herniation, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

"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 the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Toral Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Jacob Mandel, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Jacob Mandel specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mandel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Nicholas Andrade is a Neurosurgery provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Andrade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Ramsey Ashour is a Neurosurgery provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ashour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Ashour is currently accepting new patients.