The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors in Texas, US

"For more than 15 years, Michael Catino, M.D., has specialized in orthopedic spine surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., Catino finished his fellowship at Maryland Spine Fellowship in Towson, M.D., where he trained with world-renowned surgeon Dr. Paul McAfee. He has co-authored numerous research papers, and is one of the Dallas/Fort Worth area's foremost experts on orthopedic spine surgery.Catino specializes in spine surgery, with an emphasis on complex revision spine surgery. He has a special interest in treating injuries and conditions related to the cervical spine. He takes a conservative approach to spinal care pursuing non-surgical treatment options prior to considering surgery. When surgery is necessary, he employs minimally-invasive techniques whenever possible.Catino joined physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jennifer Zahn</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back.In his earlier years, Catino played college football on a full scholarship. As a defensive player, he learned the importance of staying physically fit. He continues to stay physically active and participates in various endurance events.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neck and Back (Michael A. Catino, M.D.)</a>". Dr. Catino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Alan Kaye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

Neurosurgeon Anita Bhansali, M.D., is fellowship-trained in functional neurosurgery from the esteemed Swedish Neuroscience Institute, which is a leader in the comprehensive clinical care of neurological disorders. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bhansali's areas of specialization include the evaluation and treatment of functional neurosurgical disorders such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and pain syndromes. Her additional areas of special interest and focus include the treatment of cervical spine instability and degenerative spine disease, and deep brain and nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.Dr. Bhansali earned her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. She completed her neurological surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Illinois before going on to complete her fellowship training at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, also in Seattle. She is published in numerous medical journals and publications on a wide variety of topics in neurosurgery. Dr. Bhansali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

"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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Paul Anthony is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Plano, Texas. Dr. Anthony is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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

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

Dr. Rebekah Mulligan is board-certified in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine with areas of special focus on disease prevention, geriatric medicine and chronic disease management. Dr. Mulligan is passionate about patient-centered care. Dr. Mulligan treats only new patients age 60 and older. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Thymectomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Jay Bender is an Orthopedics provider in Denton, Texas. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Kenneth Bode is a decorated United States Air Force Colonel with additional expertise as an Air Force Flight Surgeon. Among his deployments was a stint in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After nearly three decades of service to his country, with several decades as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Bode began his civilian career early in 2024. He also served as an assistant professor/clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Md. from 2013 to 2024.Dr. Bode incorporates a comprehensive, evidence-based approach tailored to each patient with minimally invasive endoscopic and robotic spine surgeries. Additionally, he performs deformity and revision spine surgeries and concurrent arthroscopic sports procedures with spine surgeries. He dedicates his service to providing patients with empathy and the best experience through state-of-the-art cutting-edge techniques/systems with minimized discomfort and downtime. Dr. Bode considers his practice of medicine as a calling to alleviate pain and improve the lives of individuals in his community.Dr. Bode earned his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in Lackland, Texas, and later his spine surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. He also holds a master’s degree as a Certified Physician Executive and a Master of Strategic Studies. Dr. Bode is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Away from his work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their five biological and two foster-adopted children. Together, they like to travel, compete in sports, spend time outdoors (especially in the water) and try new cuisines. Dr. Bode is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Bursitis, Coccydynia, and Tenosynovitis.

"Born and raised in Louisiana, Jennifer Zahn, M.D., received her medical degree from LSU Medical Center in New Orleans, and her masters in public health from Tulane University. After completing a general surgery internship at Methodist Hospital of Dallas, she graduated from her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.With a passion for an active lifestyle, and a devoted interest in restoring her patients' mobility, Zahn is focused on non-surgical spine treatment and musculoskeletal management. She takes a conservative approach to neck and back care pursuing non-surgical treatment options such as physical therapy, medication management, and spinal injections to provide relief from pain. When surgery is considered, minimally-invasive techniques are employed whenever possible.As an expert in non-surgical spine treatment and musculoskeletal management, Zahn joined orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Michael Catino</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back. She offers a unique and effective experience for individuals in the North Texas area.". Dr. Zahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

G. Sunny Sharma, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in interventional spine, sports, and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Sharma earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed an internship at the UT Austin Dell Medical School. He then completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation and received advanced training in interventional spine and pain medicine through a fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Double board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and interventional pain medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2019. Dr. Sharma is an expert in the nonsurgical treatment of spine and musculoskeletal conditions with a goal of helping patients improve their physical function and quality of life. His clinical and research interests include minimally invasive spine procedures, spine injections, ultrasound-guided injections, regenerative medicine, radiofrequency nerve ablation, electrodiagnostic medicine, and neuromodulation including spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation. He is also passionate about medical device and health technology innovations. During his training, Dr. Sharma served as Chief Resident and was elected President of the Physiatrist-in-Training National Board of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He served as Team Physician for the Lawndale High School football team in Los Angeles, including their State Championship-winning season in 2018.He has delivered several national presentations and published multiple book chapters, including Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy and Tenex Health Therapy in the Rehabilitation Patient. His research has investigated the use of ultrasound-guided injections in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.Dr. Sharma is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Spine Intervention Society. He currently serves on the Coverage Committee of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Rajashekar Lakkadi is a Pain Medicine provider in Longview, Texas. Dr. Lakkadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Chronic Pain.

Tanya Solis is a Pain Medicine provider in Palestine, Texas. Dr. Solis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

Antonio Barksdale is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forney, Texas. Dr. Barksdale has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Scott Simms is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Simms is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Sitosterolemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Paul Fabela is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Fabela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.