"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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

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 Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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 Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

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 Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Herniation, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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 Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Nicholas Andrade is a Neurosurgery provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Andrade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Jordan Jude is a Neurosurgery provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Jude is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Spinal Cord Abscess, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Andrew Simpson is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Simpson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Srinivas Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Stroke, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Ivan Cheng is an Orthopedics provider in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Arqam Salam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Salam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Cervical Myelopathy, Acute Kidney Failure, and Endoscopy.

"Charles Hogan, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who provides compassionate, high-quality care at OKC Spine and Orthopedic in Oklahoma City. Dr. Hogan specializes in advanced surgical and non-surgical spinal care for young and aging adults, expertly addressing complex degenerative spinal conditions and spinal deformities. His commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care ensures that individuals receive the most appropriate and effective treatments, reflecting CommonSpirit Health's dedication to humankindness at every touchpoint.Dr. Hogan’s extensive medical journey has equipped him with a profound understanding of spine health. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honors, cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin, and his Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Following this, he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Oklahoma University Health Science Center School of Medicine, further refining his expertise. His commitment to academic and clinical excellence continued with a specialized Spine Surgery Fellowship at Houston Methodist, which included rotations at leading institutions such as MD Anderson, Shriners, Texas Children's, and Texas Orthopaedic Hospital.As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Hogan maintains board certification through active participation in Maintenance of Certification, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the highest standards of practice. He adeptly manages a wide array of spinal conditions, performing advanced procedures such as cervical spine fusion (ACDF), cervical spine disc replacement, cervical spine laminoplasty, lumbar spine fusion, lumbar spine discectomy, lumbar spine decompression, and nerve root decompression. Dr. Hogan's clinical interests encompass the nuanced treatment of pinched nerves, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, herniated discs, and degenerative disc disease, all delivered with the utmost skill and empathy.Beyond his clinical prowess, Dr. Hogan's career is marked by a deep-seated commitment to service, leadership, and education, embodying CommonSpirit's mission to advance social justice and make known the healing presence of God. While a student, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society, receiving the J. Rush Pierce Student Leadership Award. His dedication extends to volunteering as a Catechist and actively participating in pre-medical student mentoring programs, and ""Docs for Kids"" outreach. These efforts exemplify his holistic philosophy of care and his profound belief in the power of humanity, ensuring that Dr. Hogan not only treats illness but also nurtures well-being and strengthens the communities he serves.". Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Laminectomy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Salah Aoun is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Aoun has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

John Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Giant Cell Myocarditis, Swyer-James Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Ryan Morton is a Neurosurgery provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Morton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Freddie Contreras is a Neurosurgery provider in Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.