The 20 Best Progeria Doctors in Texas, US

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

Dr. Herzog is a graduate of Arizona State University and received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed his neurological training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Parkland Hospital where he served as Chief Resident in Neurology from 1988 to 1989. In 1989, he began private practice at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. He served as the Director of Medical Education for the Department of Neurology at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas from 1989-2009. He is also the Medical Director of the Headache Institute at Texas Neurology which focuses on clinical research and advanced therapies for the treatment of patients with acute and chronic headaches. Dr. Herzog served as Chairman of the 2001 Texas Neurological Society Winter Conference and the 2004 Summer Conference. He is a frequent lecturer across the state and is quoted by print and television on a regular basis. Dr. Herzog served as president of the Texas Neurological Society from 2004 to 2005. Dr. Herzog is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Chronic Pain, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

Robert Hogue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brownwood, Texas. Dr. Hogue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Wolfram Syndrome, and Progeria.

John Joseph is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Conroe, Texas. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, Progeria, Werner Syndrome, and Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL).

Abhimanyu Garg is an Endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Garg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Acrorenal Mandibular Syndrome, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Gastric Bypass.

John Smyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Smyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Pituitary Apoplexy, and Empty Sella Syndrome. Dr. Smyer is currently accepting new patients.

George Branning is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Branning is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, Progeria, Donohue Syndrome, and Wolfram Syndrome.

Iram Hussain is an Endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Acrorenal Mandibular Syndrome, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Nirav Shah is a Neurologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Torticollis, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

Dr. Samuel earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She currently practices general neurology, with particular interest in headache, dementia/memory disorders, epilepsy/seizures, spasticity, stroke, and the use of botulinum toxin. She has a focus on both memory disorders and headaches. She is currently involved in several clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and migraines. She is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Meningitis, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

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

Dr. El-Feky is board certified in neurology, neurophysiology, and sleep medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and past president of the Texas Neurological Society. He currently practices general neurology, diagnostic neurophysiology and sleep medicine at Texas Neurology. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Foot Drop, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

Dr. Yinn Cher Ooi is a skilled surgeon, teacher and researcher in the area of neurosurgery. He came to the United States in 2009 from his native Malaysia to complete his medical education with distinction. Since that time, he has led quality improvement initiatives in cerebral revascularization and spine surgery. He also has pioneered the transition of neuroendovascular procedures from a primary femoral approach to the less intrusive radial approach. His research includes studies involving acute ischemic stroke treatment and mechanical thrombectomy in moderate/distal vessel occlusions.Dr. Ooi is a neurosurgeon with dual fellowship training in vascular and endovascular neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree Cum Laude at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his general surgery internship, neurosurgery residency and endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at the University of California - Los Angeles. He also completed his fellowship in open vascular neurosurgery at Second Affiliate Hospital of Zhejiang University in Hang Zhou, China. Dr. Ooi’s special clinical interests include complex open cerebrovascular surgery, minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery, and cerebral revascularization surgery for stroke prevention and treatment. He is a member of the American Heart Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Ooi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Dr. Sheffield is a board-certified neurologist who practices general neurology with a special interest in epilepsy. He received his medical degree at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency and his clinical neurophysiology fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sheffield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

Dr. Christopher Shank is a skilled neurosurgeon and Fort Worth native. His clinical interests include traumatic and degenerative spinal disease treatment using complex and minimally invasive surgery, spinal oncology, general cranial/trauma neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, brain tumor and vascular neurosurgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Shank is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Neurosurgical Society and Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Rob Hruska has more than a decade of clinical, research and teaching experience in neurological surgery as a member of the University of Louisville Physicians staff. Hruska earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his neurosurgery residency training at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he served as chief resident of his class. His areas of special focus include minimally invasive spine surgery and the treatment of spine tumors, degenerative spine disorders and cervical spine deformity. He uses complex and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopic microdiscectomy and microvascular decompression for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, a severe form of facial nerve pain. Dr. Hruska is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Society of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Hruska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Srirekha Maddukuri is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Maddukuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Migraine, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

"Dr. Dixon is one of approximately 100 neurosurgeons nationally who are fellowship-trained in both endovascular and microsurgical techniques for the treatment of aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid artery stenosis and other vascular diseases. She completed her fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and her neurosurgery residency at Ohio University COM-Riverside Methodist/Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dixon is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Cervical Spine Research Society, American Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Psi Sigma Alpha Academic Honor Society.</iframe></div>". Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Narasimha Jatavallabhula is a Neurosurgery provider in Longview, Texas. Dr. Jatavallabhula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Heitzman completed his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He finished his neurology training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas from 1990-1993, serving as Chief Resident from 1992-1993. He completed a fellowship in EMG, neuromuscular disease and neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio from 1993-1994. He currently holds positions at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Heitzman is a Fellow with the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Heitzman practices general neurology, but has particular interests in ALS, peripheral nerve and muscle problems, EMG and the use of botulinum toxins (cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, sialorrhea and spasticity). He is director of the ALS / Motor Neuron Disorder Clinic at Texas Neurology sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). He is currently participating in multiple clinical drug trials for neurologic diseases. Dr. Heitzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dysarthria, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).