
Overview
Dr. Smith is board-certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Surgery (Neurosurgery) and a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He brings more than 20 years of practical experience to North Texas Neurological & Spine Center. Smith earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his internship and residency training in neurological surgery at Doctors Hospitals in Columbus, Ohio. His areas of special interest include sacroiliac disease, lumbar disc and degenerative diseases, peripheral nerve tumors, cervical spine disc and degenerative diseases, cranial issues, and complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. Smith is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and North American Spine Society.
Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
800 5th Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
UT Southwestern - Department Of Neurological Surgery
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UT Southwestern - Neurosurgery Clinic
Babu Welch is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Welch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Fractured SpineDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.


