Overview
Dr. Alexander Ropper is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and the Director of Spinal Neurosurgery at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Ropper’s clinical interests include minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, adult spinal deformity, scoliosis surgery, artificial disc replacement, spine tumor surgery, and spinal surgery.Dr. Ropper received a B.A. in Neuroscience and Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his Internship at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and his Residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston. He also held a Clinical Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.Dr. Ropper has received numerous awards and professional accolades, and was included in SpineLine's Top 20 Under 40 in 2019, presented by the North American Spine Society to showcase bright, young physicians under the age of 40.Conditions treated include minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, adult spinal deformity, artificial disc replacement, and spine tumor surgery.
Dr. Ropper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Scoliosis.
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Locations
7200 Cambridge St., 9th Floor, Suite 9 B, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
Paul Holman is a Neurosurgery provider in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Holman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Holman is currently accepting new patients.
Mhs Physicians Of Texas
John Quinn is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.
Neurosurgery - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - The Woodlands, TX
Dr. Adams is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in disorders of the spine. He practices at BSLMG MAC I - Neurosurgery, where he focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system. His areas of focus include general cranial and spinal neurosurgery, as well as minimally-invasive, complex, revision, and reconstructive spinal surgery, and brain and spine trauma.Dr. Adams earned both his PhD and medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He then completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine before pursuing a combined neurosurgery and orthopedic spine fellowship at the University of Washington. His rigorous training allows him to bring comprehensive and advanced care to his patients.Following his fellowship, Dr. Adams honed his skills in Washington for five years before returning to his Texas roots. He is known for his compassionate approach, priding himself on engaging comprehensively with each patient. This thoughtful engagement empowers individuals to make informed and confident decisions about their neurosurgical care, aligning with our commitment to humankindness at every touchpoint.Beyond his professional life, Dr. Adams resides in The Woodlands with his wife and children. He embodies a commitment to holistic well-being as a triathlete, avid runner, and cyclist. His passion for an active lifestyle reflects a broader dedication to health and vitality, contributing to our vision of a healthier future for all. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Subdural Hematoma, and Laminectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Bone GraftDr. Ropper isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Graft.
- LaminectomyDr. Ropper isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Ropper isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Ropper isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- CraniectomyDr. Ropper isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Fractured SpineDr. Ropper isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Ropper isAdvanced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- KyphosisDr. Ropper isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MeningoceleDr. Ropper isAdvanced. Learn about Meningocele.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Ropper isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Ropper isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Ropper isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Ropper isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Ropper isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Ropper isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.