Overview
Dr. Keith Kerr, who grew up in Spring, earned his undergraduate degree in biology at The University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at UTHealth Houston/Memorial Hermann -Texas Medical Center, where he was selected as most valuable resident. In practice since 2013, Dr. Kerr is board certified in neurological surgery and sees patients of all ages. Dr. Kerr’s training encompasses all aspects of neurosurgical care, including disorders of the brain and spine. Among the conditions he treats are brain trauma, brain tumors, cavernous malformations, Chiari malformations, concussion, cysts of the brain, hydrocephalus, seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, cervical degenerative disease, cervical disc disease, cervical spine trauma, cervical stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, lumbar stenosis, spine tumors, thoracic disc disease, lumbar disc disease and thoracolumbar spine trauma. Drawn to a medical career by his desire to support people during their most trying times, Dr. Kerr strives to treat his patients like members of his own family. Patients especially appreciate his thorough examinations, his ability to answer questions and give clear instructions, the amount of time he spends with them, his positive attitude and that he involves them in decision-making. During his training, Dr. Kerr was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies. He has presented at professional conferences and authored numerous journal articles and book chapters on topics related to neurological surgery. Dr. Kerr is married to a pediatrician and the father of two sons. His household also includes a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. When he isn’t spending time with them, he is probably playing golf or duck hunting.
His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Empty Sella Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Dr. Kerr is currently accepting new patients.
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27700 NW Freeway, Suite 360, Cypress, TX 77433
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Dr. Kerr has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Spiros Blackburn, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery. He has special expertise in both endoscopic and endovascular neurosurgery. A summa cum laude graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Blackburn received his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After concluding his residency at Washington University in St. Louis, he completed a cerebrovascular fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta and a neuro-endovascular fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University. Prior to joining Mischer Neuroscience Institute, he held a faculty appointment as assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The recipient of numerous academic awards, Dr. Blackburn has lectured nationally on the management of cerebral aneurysms, surgical anatomy, arteriovenous malformations and stroke. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including PNAS, Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, British Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, Stroke and Journal of Neuro-Oncology, among others. His clinical research interests include biomarkers for cerebral vasospasm and translational research for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, as well as a number of clinical trials for the treatment of brain aneurysms. He treats the following conditions: Cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations Meningiomas and other tumors involving the skull base Pituitary tumors Moya Moya disease Carotid artery - stenosis and endarterectomy Cavernous malformations He has special expertise in: Endovascular neurosurgery (also called interventional neuroradiology) – coil embolization of aneurysms Endoscopic approaches to pituitary tumors, meningiomas, and other mass lesions. Dr. Blackburn is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
Dr. Nitin Tandon has special expertise in the surgical management of medically refractory epilepsy as well as functional mapping and resection of glial neoplasms. A professor of neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School, Dr. Tandon received his medical degree at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India, followed by a residency in neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed a fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and has been in practice since 2003 at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and on faculty at McGovern Medical School during that time. He has performed more than 3000 cranial operations, with over 1200 cranial operations for brain tumors and 700 cranial operations for the treatment of epilepsy. He has performed more than 200 craniotomies on patients who are awake for the purpose of mapping and preserving eloquent brain regions. He has co-authored many studies, which have been published in basic science journals such as Nature Neuroscience, Cerebral Cortex, Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Neurosurgery, NeuroImage and Human Brain Mapping. His research studies focus on multi-modality assessments of cognitive functions combining intracranial recordings, functional MRI and direct cortical stimulation. He is funded by multiple grants from the NIH and the NSF to study and modulate brain networks involved in language, memory, prefrontal control and epilepsy. Most recently, he received a UO1 grant from the NIH BRAIN initiative, to probe the mechanisms of reading in the human brain. Dr. Tandon is a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Organization of Human Brain Mapping, Society for Neuroscience, and the American Epilepsy Society. He is a member of the editorial board of Operative Neurosurgery and an ad hoc reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals. He routinely serves as a reviewer on NIH study sections. He has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences. More information about his research effort is at tandonlab.org. Dr. Tandon is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Keith Kerr
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Is Dr. Keith Kerr a top-rated expert for Rathke Cleft Cyst?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Keith Kerr is classified as an Experienced expert for Rathke Cleft Cyst, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Keith Kerr specialize in?
While Dr. Keith Kerr is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Rathke Cleft Cyst, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, and Empty Sella Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Keith Kerr accept my insurance?
Dr. Keith Kerr accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 346-231-6830 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Arachnoid CystsDr. Kerr isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Kerr isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Kerr isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
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- Brain Stem CancerDr. Kerr isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.