The 20 Best Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) Doctors Near Me in Shenandoah, TX

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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 Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.

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 Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

"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 Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Toral Patel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Nicholas Andrade is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Andrade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Andrade is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Fink is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Dr. Toussaint enjoys teaching, research, and mentoring medical students. He has lived in College Station with his wife and five children since 2007. Dr. Toussaint is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Delirium, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Toussaint is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Shedden is currently accepting new patients.

Nader Pouratian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pouratian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

Roy Katzin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Katzin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Katzin is board certified in  .

John O'connor is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. O'connor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Acoustic Neuroma. Dr. O'connor is board certified in Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology.

Robert Scranton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Scranton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Scranton is currently accepting new patients.

Danijela Levacic is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Levacic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

Dr. James Waldron grew up in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from Rice University in 1995 before pursing his medical degree at the University of Texas, Southwestern School of Medicine where he graduated first in his class. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He then moved to northern California where he completed his training in Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. After his residency he completed advanced fellowship training in Endovascular Neurosurgery/Interventional Neuroradiology at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Waldron focuses on the treatment of brain aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease utilizing both endovascular and open surgical techniques. His clinical interests include neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, radiosurgery, and treatment of disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Waldron remains committed to the advancement of neuroscience research. He has previously pursued National Institutes of Health funded research work on brain tumors and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in the laboratory of Andrew Parsa, M.D., Ph.D. at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr Waldron currently see patients at our NeuroTexas locations in South Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock. Dr. Waldron has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Waldron is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mickey is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Adi Diab is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Diab is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

Michael Turner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lewisville, Texas. Dr. Turner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Fractured Spine, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Daniel Hamstra specializes in prostate cancer and tumors of the brain and spine with a particular focus on understanding patients’ experience both during and after treatment. He is the William T. Butler Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Hamstra has led local and national clinical trials of radiation therapy in prostate cancer. His work has made a substantial impact on the growing understanding and appreciation of patient-reported quality of life after radiation therapy.Dr. Hamstra received a B.A. in Biochemistry from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his medical degree and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine and residency in radiation oncology. Dr. Hamstra is a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology and the Radiological Society of North America. Dr. Hamstra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Hamstra is currently accepting new patients.