The 20 Best Spinal Tumor Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN
Find the Top Spinal Tumor Experts and Specialists
A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Wiles is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Highlands Neurosurgery PC
James Burt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Burt is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Eric Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Spinal Tumor, and Subependymoma. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
Greg Schaublin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schaublin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Foot Drop, and Subependymoma. Dr. Schaublin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
Semmes-Murphey Clinic
Kenan Arnautovic is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Arnautovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Laminectomy.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Nir Shimony is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Shimony is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Ganglioglioma, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.
Vivian Hoang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Dr. Hoang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Real Time Neuromonitoring Associates PLLC
Romina Shirka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Shirka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, and Foot Drop. Dr. Shirka is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Shirka is currently accepting new patients.
Jonathan Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, and Foot Drop. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
Real Time Neuromonitoring Associates PLLC
Robert Minahan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Minahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Fractured Spine, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Minahan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Minahan is currently accepting new patients.
CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute Spine Clinic
Ranjith Babu, MD, fellowship trained neurosurgeon with CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute and CHI Memorial Spine Center, provides highly skilled care in the treatment of brain tumors, stroke and other conditions of the brain and spine. Dr. Babu is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He specializes in neurosurgery, or surgery performed on the nervous system – especially the brain and spinal cord.Neurosurgeons are specially trained to diagnose and treat central and peripheral nervous system disorders including brain tumors, brain aneurysms, degenerative spine conditions, peripheral nerve conditions like carpel tunnel and other nerve entrapments. Dr. Babu uses minimally invasive techniques – including innovative, MRI-guided laser therapies – to treat complex and often life-threatening health conditions. Dr. Babu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.
Vanderbilt University
Sumit Pruthi is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pruthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Increased Head Circumference, Hydrocephalus, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.
Kira Dillard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Foot Drop, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Dillard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Asim Bag is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Bag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Stroke, Craniopharyngioma, and Thrombectomy.
Vanderbilt University Transplant Center
Asha Sarma is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sarma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. Her clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Berdon Syndrome, Periventricular Leukomalacia, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Barry Shulkin is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Shulkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Adrenal Cancer, and Craniopharyngioma.
Neurosurgical Associates - Nashville
Khan Li is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.
Neurosurgical Associates - Nashville
Dennis Lockney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lockney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Epidural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Lockney is currently accepting new patients.
Vanderbilt Hemostasis Treatment Clinic
Paul Moots is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moots is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.
Nashville Neurosurgery Group
Arthur Ulm is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ulm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Ulm is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026


