The 20 Best Pituitary Tumor Doctors in Texas, US

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Herniation, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

David Baskin is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baskin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Baskin 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 Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

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

Toral Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Alexander Faje is an Endocrinologist in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Faje is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Hypopituitarism.

Sasan Mirfakhraee is an Endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mirfakhraee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Addison's Disease, Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's disease, and Pituitary Tumor.

Jeena Varghese is an Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Varghese is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Hypothyroidism, Pituitary Tumor, and Thyroidectomy.

Frederick Rushford is an Endocrinologist in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Rushford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Ameer Khowaja is an Endocrinologist in Live Oak, Texas. Dr. Khowaja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hyperthyroidism, and Pituitary Tumor.

Shaili Felton is an Endocrinologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Felton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

Ankur Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Angioplasty, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Simona Scumpia is an Endocrinologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Scumpia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Osteopenia.

Jaime Cruz is an Endocrinologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Cruz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Obesity in Children.

Dr. Mickey is board-certified in neurological surgery and has extensive experience in the surgical management of brain and pituitary tumors, and of epilepsy. He also has many years of experience in the management of brain and pituitary tumors with Gamma Knife® radiosurgery. After retiring from the full-time faculty at the UT Southwestern Medical Center, he has joined Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery Associates to work with us as we plan the future of neurosurgery in the Baylor Scott & White system. Dr. Mickey also serves as the Medical Director for Neuroscience Program Development & Integration at Baylor University Medical Center. In his spare time, Dr. Mickey enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Mickey has been named a Texas Super Doctor every year from 2006 to 2022. Dr. Mickey was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2025. Dr. Mickey has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Docs at least 15 times earning him a place on D Magazine’s Hall of Fame list. Dr. Mickey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

Sylvia Kariampuzha is an Endocrinologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kariampuzha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Caetano Coimbra is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Coimbra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

Dr. Bhatki is a Board-Certified Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon who has been practicing for over 15 years.  He is fellowship-trained in Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the skull base and has a range of expertise including complex sinonasal diseases, tumors of the sinuses, neck, thyroid, and salivary glands, as well as open and endoscopic anterior skull base surgery.  He brings a contemporary approach to his patients and values the patient-centered experience. Dr. Bhatki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Balloon Sinuplasty, and Tissue Biopsy.

Kyle Jackson is an Endocrinologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hyperparathyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Igor Matwijiw is an Endocrinologist in Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Matwijiw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Thyroid Storm.