
Overview
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
800 5th Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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.
Parkland Health And Hospital System
Alex Valadka is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Valadka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
"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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Bhansali isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Bhansali isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Bhansali isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Bhansali isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Bhansali isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- StrokeDr. Bhansali isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Bhansali isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- AstrocytomaDr. Bhansali isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Bhansali isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Bhansali isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Bhansali isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Bhansali isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.


