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

Nader Pouratian is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pouratian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

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

. Dr. Katzin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Headache, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

Karen Fink, MD, PhD, is the Medical Director of Clinical Neuro-Oncology Research at Baylor University Medical Center.  Dr. Fink leads our neuro-oncology team, heading the multi-disciplinary Baylor Scott and White Sammons Cancer Center brain tumor board and multiple clinical trials for patients with brain tumors. She has a long history of involvement in advanced clinical trials in collaboration with industry groups and with prominent neuro-oncology programs nationwide. Dr. Fink received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She then completed her MD and PhD at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she investigated early cellular activation of cancer-causing genes in response to growth signals. Her Neurology residency and Neuro-oncology fellowship were accomplished at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She stayed there after completing her training, becoming the Director of Clinical Neuro-Oncology. She moved to Baylor University Medical Center to found Neuro-Oncology Associates in 2006. At Baylor Scott & White, she continued to offer clinical trials as an investigator in the North American Brain Tumor Consortium, and later, the Brain Tumor trials Collaborative spearheaded at the National Institute of Health. She still works with pharmaceutical and device companies to offer advanced treatments for patients with brain tumors. Dr. Fink has participated in over 50 neuro-oncology clinical trials, been an author on over 50 peer reviewed publications, and over 80 abstracts covering various aspects of Neuro-Oncology research. She mentors Neurology Residents, Oncology fellows and medical students, instilling knowledge regarding the management of primary brain tumor patients and providing an example of compassionate and up-to-date clinical care. Dr. Fink has formally served as a member of the Corporate Compliance Committee and the Multidisciplinary Cancer Committee at Baylor Scott and White. She is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Fink specializes in the treatment of tumors in the brain, central nervous system, and peripheral nervous system. She collaborates with Neuro-Oncology clinicians and their medical teams in north and central Texas, and with Neurosurgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Neuro-Radiologists and Palliative Care clinicians across the region to coordinate complete care for patients and their loved ones who are dealing with a brain tumor. Dr. Fink has been named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for over 10 years earning her a place on Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame list. Read more about Dr. Fink’s research publications on PubMed.gov. Dr. Fink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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 Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

Bradley Lega is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Brain Abscess, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

Babu Welch is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Tu Dan is a Radiation Oncologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Zabihullah Wardak is a Radiation Oncologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wardak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

Shahed Badiyan is a Radiation Oncologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Badiyan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

Edward Pan is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

Elizabeth Maher is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Maher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Her top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Astrocytoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

Michael Youssef is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Youssef is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Oligodendroglioma.

Randall Hughes is an Oncologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hughes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

Haider Chaudhry is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Dr. Scruggs has clinical interest in brachytherapy, IMRT and stereotactic radiosurgery. He graduated magna cum laude from The University of Mississippi with a BA in physics in 1998. He earned his medical degree and completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2003. Dr. Scruggs completed his radiation oncology residency training at The Ohio State University in 2007. Dr. Scruggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Lung Cancer.

Divya Mella, MD, is board-certified in neurology and fellowship-trained and board-certified in neuro-oncology with an additional board certification in neuro-imaging. She specializes in the treatment of tumors of the brain and spinal cord as well as in the management of neurological complications of cancer and cancer related treatment. Dr. Mella attended medical school at Sri Siddhartha Medical College. She then went on to complete her internship in internal medicine and then residency in neurology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Finally, she completed a 2-year clinical and research fellowship-training in neuro-oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Mella has published several scientific articles in the field of neuro-oncology and has participated in numerous clinical trials.   Read more about Dr. Mella’s research publications on PubMed.gov. Dr. Mella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and Neuroepithelioma.

Michael Dowling is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

Meagan Patel is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, GAPO Syndrome, and Joubert Syndrome.